Jan 27, 2009 17:00
15 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Scientific & technical expertise
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English
Thermosteckdose
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
Heat technology
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.
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.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | temperature sensor socket/receptacle |
Ken Cox
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| 3 | thermal receptacle |
casper (X)
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| 3 | (auxiliary/heating) power outlet |
Klaus Herrmann
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Proposed translations
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temperature sensor socket/receptacle
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.
'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.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Klaus Herrmann
: In light of D's additional comment, this seems to be what the author was trying to say.
1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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."
26 mins
thermal receptacle
Note from asker:
| The very fact anyone had to ask for help with AC receptacle shows just how non-standard it is (normally socket). |
17 hrs
Klaus Herrmann
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Works in field
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Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German
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(auxiliary/heating) power outlet
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...
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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...
Note from asker:
| The "Nutzraum" is the interior of the drying/curing oven. |
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