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Thermosteckdose

English translation: temperature sensor socket/receptacle

17:00 Jan 27, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Heat technology
German term or phrase: Thermosteckdose
Context:
Die Thermosteckdosen sind im rechten und linken Teil des Nutzraumes angebracht.

I suspect these may be thermocouple sockets but can't find anything to confirm this suspicion.
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 19:10
English translation:temperature sensor socket/receptacle
Explanation:
Given the additional context, this seems logical. I wouldn't be any more specific about the *type* of temperature sensor than the source text (which based on the supplied context is not at all specific).

'Thermosteckdose' is apparently pure jargon, and the only instances of the term I found on the Web seem to refer to something like casper suggested: a thermally controlled receptacle, apparently in the form of a module (similar to a timer) that plugs into a regular receptacle and can be used to control a heater.
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Ken Cox
Local time: 19:10
Grading comment
Bedankt! :-)
I haven't added it to the glossary as it seems rather context-sensitive and perhaps incorrectly used in my German source text.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1temperature sensor socket/receptacle
Ken Cox
3thermal receptacle
casper (X)
3(auxiliary/heating) power outlet
Klaus Herrmann


Discussion entries: 2





  

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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
thermal receptacle


Explanation:
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casper (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 81
Notes to answerer
Asker: The very fact anyone had to ask for help with AC receptacle shows just how non-standard it is (normally socket).

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15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
temperature sensor socket/receptacle


Explanation:
Given the additional context, this seems logical. I wouldn't be any more specific about the *type* of temperature sensor than the source text (which based on the supplied context is not at all specific).

'Thermosteckdose' is apparently pure jargon, and the only instances of the term I found on the Web seem to refer to something like casper suggested: a thermally controlled receptacle, apparently in the form of a module (similar to a timer) that plugs into a regular receptacle and can be used to control a heater.

Ken Cox
Local time: 19:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 414
Grading comment
Bedankt! :-)
I haven't added it to the glossary as it seems rather context-sensitive and perhaps incorrectly used in my German source text.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Klaus Herrmann: In light of D's additional comment, this seems to be what the author was trying to say.
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
(auxiliary/heating) power outlet


Explanation:
Strange word, indeed. The "Nutzraum" however makes me think of testing systems, which often have an power outlet for heaters and other accessories. Assuming normal usage of German words, I'd rule out any sensor connection as Steckdose is usually reserved for an power outlet.

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Note added at 17 Stunden (2009-01-28 10:07:41 GMT)
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OOOOPS. I just noticed your comment about "Anschluss von flexiblen Temperaturfühlern". Now, that's really bad. Please ignore my suggestion.

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Note added at 17 Stunden (2009-01-28 10:56:44 GMT)
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Ah, ok. In that case, chances of this being an outlet are melting away...

Klaus Herrmann
Germany
Local time: 19:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 124
Notes to answerer
Asker: The "Nutzraum" is the interior of the drying/curing oven.

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