06:01 Aug 8, 2001 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering | |||||||
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na | baton, rod or pole bulb |
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na | luminous tubes |
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na | tubular bulb |
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na | tube |
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na | fluorescent tube |
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baton, rod or pole bulb Explanation: one really would have to see that thing to know the exact word... |
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luminous tubes Explanation: Stabrohr=Leuchstoffrohr Ernst+Engstr�ms Teknisk Ordbok+MW |
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tubular bulb Explanation: Mats is right, see below link: Reference: http://www.lightbulbsetc.com/candle.html#tub |
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tube Explanation: Most fluorescent bulbs are simply called 'tubes'. They can be called other things, like 'striplights', but I think just tubes would probably be safest! If you look at somewhere like http://www.screwfix.com and go into the shop and the lighting section, you should find more different sorts of lights and bulbs than you'd ever dreamed of. Some of it could be useful for reference ... HTH Mary as above |
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fluorescent tube Explanation: commonly a 20W tube is 24 inches (2 ft) long |
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The asker has declined this answer Comment: According to the client, it's called a UV lamp, but thanks f |
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