Ausblaskugelhahn

English translation: blow-out (ball) valve/blow-off (ball) valve

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German term or phrase:Ausblaskugelhahn
English translation:blow-out (ball) valve/blow-off (ball) valve
Entered by: Ryan Saxon Montcalm

14:59 Feb 28, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing / Rohre aus Gusseisen
German term or phrase: Ausblaskugelhahn
4.3 Entlüftungsfunktion
Zum Entlüften des Systems Stopfen am Ausblaskugelhahn herausschrauben. Wird nun die
Gasleitung befüllt, werden die Kugelhähne geöffnet, und somit kann das Luftpolster in der Leitung entweichen

More context will follow upon request. Thank you...
danilingua
Germany
Local time: 20:59
blow-out (ball) valve/blow-off (ball) valve
Explanation:
Please see reference.

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-28 16:03:21 GMT)
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Or "cock" instead of "valve" as meirs states.

The function of the blow off cock is to remove the mud and sediments collected at the bottom of the boiler. It is also used to empty the boiler when required for cleaning, repair and inspection.
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Ryan Saxon Montcalm
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Local time: 13:59
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blow-out (ball) valve/blow-off (ball) valve


Explanation:
Please see reference.

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-28 16:03:21 GMT)
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Or "cock" instead of "valve" as meirs states.

The function of the blow off cock is to remove the mud and sediments collected at the bottom of the boiler. It is also used to empty the boiler when required for cleaning, repair and inspection.


    Reference: http://www.directindustry.de/prod/nibco/bronze-kugelhahne-12...
    Reference: http://www.oursbiz.com/Company/209603/Npt_Full_Port_Brass_Ba...
Ryan Saxon Montcalm
United States
Local time: 13:59
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PRO pts in category: 12
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Asker: VIELEN HERZLICHEN DANK!!!!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  meirs: rather "cock" than "valve"
8 mins

agree  Languageman: "Valve" in preference to "cock".
4 hrs

agree  Sabine Schmalzl: have seen both "cock" and "valve"
5 hrs

agree  Rolf Buesken (X): This type is normally a valve!
6 hrs

agree  milinad
13 hrs

agree  Michael Harris
23 hrs
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