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aansteker(s)

English translation: ignition device / igniter

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Dutch term or phrase:aansteker(s)
English translation:ignition device / igniter
Entered by: George Thomson

14:30 Dec 10, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng
Dutch term or phrase: aansteker(s)
as a component of/related to a 440v/24v multi-voltage main switchboard and distribution cabinet
George Thomson
Local time: 20:07
ignition device / igniter
Explanation:
without more knowledge of what the (electric) 'aanstekers' have to ignite or light (a gas flame, some kind of light?), I'd go for either of those two options
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Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 20:07
Grading comment
I think that without further ado, and with dare I say it, some flashes of recognition of what you're suggesting as a more than possibly sound translation of 'aanstekers' in this context, I'm going to grasp your igniter. Many, many thanks Harry.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2ignition device / igniter
Harry Borsje


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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
aansteker
ignition device / igniter


Explanation:
without more knowledge of what the (electric) 'aanstekers' have to ignite or light (a gas flame, some kind of light?), I'd go for either of those two options

Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 20:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 43
Grading comment
I think that without further ado, and with dare I say it, some flashes of recognition of what you're suggesting as a more than possibly sound translation of 'aanstekers' in this context, I'm going to grasp your igniter. Many, many thanks Harry.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dave Calderhead: or even 'lighter' as in cigarette lighter, just to inflame you (;-{)>// Would that be a distress flare, or the avian flu' ?;-)
10 mins
  -> which again leads to 'inflamatory devices' (which give you the flue at the push of a button) - just kidding!
agree  vic voskuil: the Dutch version reeks of being a dodgy translation from a third language, you can only improve on it :)
8 hrs
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