Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

colonne d'alimentation

English translation:

(wet/dry) riser

Added to glossary by mediamatrix (X)
Dec 28, 2008 09:49
15 yrs ago
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French term

colonne d'alimentation

French to English Tech/Engineering Engineering (general)
Context is safety inspection of fire hydrants:
source d'alimentation en eau, colonnes d'alimentation, raccord, bon fonctionnement ..
Would "supply pipes" do or is it more specific?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 (wet/dry) riser
3 rising main
Change log

Jan 1, 2009 11:18: mediamatrix (X) Created KOG entry

Proposed translations

+2
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(wet/dry) riser

The source text extract is not specific as to whether it refers to wet or dry risers - maybe it's clear from the rest of the document...

Wet & Dry Risers - Fire Protection Products - UK Wet & Dry Risers - Fire Protection Products throughout the UK, JD Fire Limited.
www.wetanddryrisers.com/ - 5k - Cached - Similar pages
Peer comment(s):

agree B D Finch
7 mins
agree Bourth (X)
31 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you!"
16 mins

rising main

Not my speciality but main supply pipes are usually RM
Peer comment(s):

neutral B D Finch : Not for fire hydrants.
47 mins
Thank you & for your info. At least the riser bit was correct.
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