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1/3rd horsepower motor

Italian translation: motore da 250 Watt


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English term or phrase:1/3rd horsepower motor
Italian translation:motore da 250 Watt
Entered by: Francesco Verde
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12:47 Oct 31, 2004
English to Italian translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / dryer
English term or phrase: 1/3rd horsepower motor
Si tratta di un phon per asciugare i cani.
secondo voi va bene *motore da 1/3 CV*? o non c'entra niente e ho preso una cantonata?
Francesco Verde
Local time: 23:54
motore da 250 Watt
Explanation:
Visto che un HORSEPOWER è 746 Watt, è meglio scrivere semplicemente
"motore da 250 Watt". In italia i CV mi sembra che non si usano più neanche per i motori automobilistici..

http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/wind/wem/wem-18_apen...
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Daniele Martoglio
Local time: 23:54
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grazie daniele
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motore da 250 Watt


Explanation:
Visto che un HORSEPOWER è 746 Watt, è meglio scrivere semplicemente
"motore da 250 Watt". In italia i CV mi sembra che non si usano più neanche per i motori automobilistici..

http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/wind/wem/wem-18_apen...

Daniele Martoglio
Local time: 23:54
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grazie daniele

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