vasques fluorescentes

English translation: fluorescent diffusers

22:44 Feb 19, 2005
French to English translations [PRO]
Electronics / Elect Eng
French term or phrase: vasques fluorescentes
some type of on site lighting
Paul Morris
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:13
English translation:fluorescent diffusers
Explanation:
vasque = wrap-around diffuser

Diffuseur de forme cylindrique, courbe ou ovale enveloppant les tubes fluorescents d'un luminaire installé en saillie. (GDT)
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JCEC
Canada
Local time: 08:13
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brilliant, thanks a lot
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Summary of answers provided
4fluorescent diffusers
JCEC
4bowl-type fluorescent luminaires / lamp fittings
Bourth (X)
3enclosed fluorescent fittings
Tony M


  

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fluorescent diffusers


Explanation:
vasque = wrap-around diffuser

Diffuseur de forme cylindrique, courbe ou ovale enveloppant les tubes fluorescents d'un luminaire installé en saillie. (GDT)


    Reference: http://www.white-lite.com.au/en-gb/dept_36.html
JCEC
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enclosed fluorescent fittings


Explanation:
I'm sure JCEC has got it right of course; but in practice, I think something along these lines is more what we would call this type of lighting unit for use on building sites.

'ruggedized fluorescent fittings' might also work; I suggest you do a bit of research around these sorts of terms if you want to check out the most commonly-used variants.

HTH !

Tony M
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bowl-type fluorescent luminaires / lamp fittings


Explanation:
<< bowl - ... (2) A light diffuser over a luminaire, often made of acrylic sheet>>

TITS (oops! maybe I should spell that out - That Is TO Say), I assume the "vasque" encloses fluorescent lamps, and is not itself a "fluorescent" coloured plastic, which could always be a possibility.

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Note added at 12 hrs 23 mins (2005-02-20 11:07:34 GMT)
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Above quote from Scott/Penguin Dict. of Building

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