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cambio presa

English translation: change of mains


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Italian term or phrase:cambio presa
English translation:change of mains
Entered by: Pompeo Lattanzi
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12:36 Jan 19, 2012
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Italian term or phrase: cambio presa
Cambio presa sul primario del trasformatore
Nel caso di cambio presa sul primario del trasformatore seguire tabella da schema oppure targhetta posta sul trasformatore stesso.

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DrSeuss
Local time: 05:42
change of mains
Explanation:
The mains supply (I imagine 240 vs. 380 V, but it could be between two different supply points at the same voltage) can be changed: in that case follow the instructions to carry out the exchange without damaging the apparatus.

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Grazie a te!
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Pompeo Lattanzi
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Local time: 05:42
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Grazie Pompeo!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1change of mains
Pompeo Lattanzi
4change of voltage tap
Gian


  

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change of voltage tap


Explanation:
1. Change output voltage of transformer with taps | EEP
electrical-engineering-portal.com/change-outp... - Traduci questa pagina
20 Apr 2011 – The percentage of voltage change, above or below normal, ... used across tap changers to ensure power flow in case of contact failure.


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change of mains


Explanation:
The mains supply (I imagine 240 vs. 380 V, but it could be between two different supply points at the same voltage) can be changed: in that case follow the instructions to carry out the exchange without damaging the apparatus.

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Note added at 1 day10 hrs (2012-01-20 23:26:35 GMT) Post-grading
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Grazie a te!

Pompeo Lattanzi
Italy
Local time: 05:42
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 103
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Grazie Pompeo!

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Jan 20 - Changes made by Pompeo Lattanzi:
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