abonnentcentral

English translation: consumer substation

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Swedish term or phrase:abonnentcentral
English translation:consumer substation
Entered by: David Rumsey

23:56 Feb 10, 2016
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Energy / Power Generation
Swedish term or phrase: abonnentcentral
Kopparrör får läggas i skyddsrör i mark till exempel för förbindning mellan abonnentcentral på utsida av byggnad och genomföring genom grundmur enligt avsnitt 7.3.7.


"Distribution center"? Looking for the right term.
David Rumsey
Canada
Local time: 08:51
consumer substation
Explanation:
Well, no, I'm not guessing, but...

This seems to be fairly regular usage in Nordic (in any case) texts related to district heating. Though I never thought of having a 'substation' in my house! Stop by sometime and we can compare notes. ;-)

The two references have your term in a Swe 'sammanfattning' and this suggestion in the Eng 'Summary/Abstract'

Search "District heating" + "consumer substation"
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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 16:51
Grading comment
Tack Deane!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1consumer substation
Deane Goltermann
3 +1Distribution centre
Michael Ellis
2subscriber main
Charlesp
1(subscriber) serving exchange
Diarmuid Kennan


  

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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5
(subscriber) serving exchange


Explanation:
This is for the telecom sector according to IATE, but it might help set you on the right track.

Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 15:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
consumer substation


Explanation:
Well, no, I'm not guessing, but...

This seems to be fairly regular usage in Nordic (in any case) texts related to district heating. Though I never thought of having a 'substation' in my house! Stop by sometime and we can compare notes. ;-)

The two references have your term in a Swe 'sammanfattning' and this suggestion in the Eng 'Summary/Abstract'

Search "District heating" + "consumer substation"


    https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:550416/FULLTEXT01.pdf
    Reference: http://www.svenskfjarrvarme.se/Global/FJ%C3%84RRSYN%20englis...
Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 16:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 112
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Tack Deane!

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agree  Charlesp
21 hrs
  -> Thanks, Charles!
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Distribution centre


Explanation:
I think your original translation is the best, David. Particularly if we are looking for a generic translation which will fit any utility, whereas Dairmuid's answer seems specific to telecomms and Deane's to district heating and electricity.
In UK this construct is usually called the 'Meter Cabinet' or 'Meter Board' which reflects the 'abonnent' part, but overall I think distribution centre (center) will cover this.

Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Charlesp
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subscriber main


Explanation:
or subscriber mains

Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 16:51
Native speaker of: English
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