water column

English translation: (powerful) jet

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English term or phrase:water column
Selected answer:(powerful) jet
Entered by: Tony M

06:12 Jun 5, 2013
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
English term or phrase: water column
this product will use foam water on the selection of water column or water splay.

what is the meaning of water column? does it mean the level of water pressure?
leg4leg
Türkiye
Local time: 06:29
jet
Explanation:
As I suspected, this is fire fighting — and by the look of it, poor English!

The usual contrast is between a spray and a jet — even though in the case of fire-fighting, that may be a pretty powerful jet!
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Tony M
France
Local time: 05:29
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3 +2jet
Tony M
3single water stream
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single water stream


Explanation:
single water stream or spray from the nozzle (selected)

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Note added at 1 hr (2013-06-05 07:34:07 GMT)
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
jet


Explanation:
As I suspected, this is fire fighting — and by the look of it, poor English!

The usual contrast is between a spray and a jet — even though in the case of fire-fighting, that may be a pretty powerful jet!

Tony M
France
Local time: 05:29
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PRO pts in category: 75
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thank you for your help.
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Asker: You've been very helpful


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agree  Jo Macdonald
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Jo!

agree  Sheri P
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Sheri!
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