schakelstation

English translation: distributing substation; substation; switching station; switching substation

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Dutch term or phrase:schakelstation
English translation:distributing substation; substation; switching station; switching substation
Entered by: Michael Beijer

09:53 Sep 11, 2014
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Energy / Power Generation
Dutch term or phrase: schakelstation
Switcht tussen aardgas en biogas voor levering aan combiboilers.
Emma Rault (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:59
distributing substation ; substation; switching station; switching substation
Explanation:
src: Nieuw Groot Woordenboek Industrie & Techniek NE-EN/EN-NE:

[ELEC.ENG.,ENERG.]
Context: onderstation

distributing substation ; substation; switching station
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Onroerend Goed Lexicon:
schakelstation = switching station, switching substation
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Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:59
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Helpful as always, Michael. Many thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4distributing substation ; substation; switching station; switching substation
Michael Beijer
3switch
Richard Purdom


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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
distributing substation ; substation; switching station; switching substation


Explanation:
src: Nieuw Groot Woordenboek Industrie & Techniek NE-EN/EN-NE:

[ELEC.ENG.,ENERG.]
Context: onderstation

distributing substation ; substation; switching station
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Onroerend Goed Lexicon:
schakelstation = switching station, switching substation

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Helpful as always, Michael. Many thanks!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
switch


Explanation:
Are these domestic boilers? I doubt if anybody has any kind of 'station' or 'substation' in their home. This site, and others, mention 'flicking a switch' for dual-fuel, so 'switch' should be fine.

http://www.gasmaster.ca/html/gmi4M-Dual gas.html

Richard Purdom
Portugal
Local time: 09:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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