Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
abonnentcentral
English translation:
consumer substation
Added to glossary by
David Rumsey
Feb 10, 2016 23:56
8 yrs ago
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Swedish term
Canada
Fast, friendly and flexible.
Native in: English (Variants: Canadian, US) 
Works in: Swedish to English, Danish to English, Norwegian to English, and 1 more.
abonnentcentral
Swedish to English
Tech/Engineering
Energy / Power Generation
Kopparrör får läggas i skyddsrör i mark till exempel för förbindning mellan abonnentcentral på utsida av byggnad och genomföring genom grundmur enligt avsnitt 7.3.7.
"Distribution center"? Looking for the right term.
"Distribution center"? Looking for the right term.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | consumer substation |
Deane Goltermann
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| 3 +1 | Distribution centre |
Michael Ellis
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| 2 | subscriber main |
Charlesp
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| 1 | (subscriber) serving exchange |
Diarmuid Kennan
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Proposed translations
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35 mins
Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Sweden
Native in Swedish
&
English
Specializes in field
Sweden
Easy reading - Good writing
Native in: English 
, Swedish
Works in: Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
112
Selected
consumer substation
Well, no, I'm not guessing, but...
This seems to be fairly regular usage in Nordic (in any case) texts related to district heating. Though I never thought of having a 'substation' in my house! Stop by sometime and we can compare notes. ;-)
The two references have your term in a Swe 'sammanfattning' and this suggestion in the Eng 'Summary/Abstract'
Search "District heating" + "consumer substation"
This seems to be fairly regular usage in Nordic (in any case) texts related to district heating. Though I never thought of having a 'substation' in my house! Stop by sometime and we can compare notes. ;-)
The two references have your term in a Swe 'sammanfattning' and this suggestion in the Eng 'Summary/Abstract'
Search "District heating" + "consumer substation"
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Tack Deane!"
14 mins
Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Ireland
Native in English
Ireland
Reliable and accurate
Native in: English
Works in: Danish to English, Norwegian to English, Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
28
(subscriber) serving exchange
This is for the telecom sector according to IATE, but it might help set you on the right track.
+1
19 hrs
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Extensive experience in industry
Native in: English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English
Related KudoZ points
:
12
Distribution centre
I think your original translation is the best, David. Particularly if we are looking for a generic translation which will fit any utility, whereas Dairmuid's answer seems specific to telecomms and Deane's to district heating and electricity.
In UK this construct is usually called the 'Meter Cabinet' or 'Meter Board' which reflects the 'abonnent' part, but overall I think distribution centre (center) will cover this.
In UK this construct is usually called the 'Meter Cabinet' or 'Meter Board' which reflects the 'abonnent' part, but overall I think distribution centre (center) will cover this.
21 hrs
subscriber main
or subscriber mains
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