Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Abtaubegrenzungsfühler
English translation:
defrost sensor
Added to glossary by
Rowan Morrell
Jun 3, 2004 08:46
19 yrs ago
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German term
New Zealand
Committed to the Customer
Native in: English (Variant: New Zealand) 
Works in: French to English, German to English, Spanish to English
Abtaubegrenzungsfühler
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Food & Drink
Refrigeration Devices for Food Counters
"[4.4-9]
Ein ggf. gewünschter ***Abtaubegrenzungsfühler*** ist im mittleren Verdampferbereich ca. 1-2 cm hoch einzusetzen. Je nach örtlichen Gegebenheiten kann eine andere Position sinnvoll sein.
[4.4-10]
Zur Abtauung muss das Kälteaggregat ca. alle 3-4 Std. für ca. 25 Min . abgeschaltet werden, wobei die Lüfter weiterlaufen müssen (Umluftabtauung).
[4.4-11]
Je nach Einbausituation kann es ggf. notwendig sein, Abtauintervall und Abtauzeit entsprechend zu ändern.
[4.4-12]
Bei tieferen Warentemperaturen empfehlen wir den Einsatz eines ***Abtaubegrenzungsfühler*** im Verdampfer."
Back to the food counter fridges after a brief foray into hotels (think I might need a stay in a "Wellness-Hotel" after I'm done with this job!). Abtau is thawing or defrosting. My best guess for "Abtaubegrenzungsfühler" is "defrost limit switch", but that only gets one hit (on a German site). Does anyone know what this thing might be called in English? TIA for your help.
Ein ggf. gewünschter ***Abtaubegrenzungsfühler*** ist im mittleren Verdampferbereich ca. 1-2 cm hoch einzusetzen. Je nach örtlichen Gegebenheiten kann eine andere Position sinnvoll sein.
[4.4-10]
Zur Abtauung muss das Kälteaggregat ca. alle 3-4 Std. für ca. 25 Min . abgeschaltet werden, wobei die Lüfter weiterlaufen müssen (Umluftabtauung).
[4.4-11]
Je nach Einbausituation kann es ggf. notwendig sein, Abtauintervall und Abtauzeit entsprechend zu ändern.
[4.4-12]
Bei tieferen Warentemperaturen empfehlen wir den Einsatz eines ***Abtaubegrenzungsfühler*** im Verdampfer."
Back to the food counter fridges after a brief foray into hotels (think I might need a stay in a "Wellness-Hotel" after I'm done with this job!). Abtau is thawing or defrosting. My best guess for "Abtaubegrenzungsfühler" is "defrost limit switch", but that only gets one hit (on a German site). Does anyone know what this thing might be called in English? TIA for your help.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +1 | defrost sensor |
Brie Vernier
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| 4 +2 | defrost limit sensor |
Robin Ward
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Proposed translations
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Brie Vernier
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German term (edited):
Abtaubegrenzungsf�hler
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defrost sensor
Looks to me like a very simple "defrost sensor" is far more likely ...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I tend to agree with Kenneth (in his comment to Krokodil) that this is a case of hyperprecision. Defrost sensor should really be sufficient in English. But thank you both very much for your assistance - appreciate your help."
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8 mins
Robin Ward
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defrost limit sensor
Your guess is as good as (or maybe better than) mine, but a "Fühler" usually suggests a sensor to me.
I'd prefer "defrost" to "thawing", but maybe this is just a matter of personal taste.
Anyway, hope it helps!
Croc
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Note added at 2004-06-03 08:56:17 (GMT)
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Of course, there may be a specialised term for this kind of thing, but I\'m afraid I\'m not aware of one ....
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Note added at 2004-06-03 08:57:50 (GMT)
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Aha, I see you entered \"sensor\" for \"Fühler\" in the glossary yourself once !
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Note added at 2004-06-03 09:06:43 (GMT)
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Well, sometimes I\'m a little sceptical of Google hits .....
I'd prefer "defrost" to "thawing", but maybe this is just a matter of personal taste.
Anyway, hope it helps!
Croc
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Note added at 2004-06-03 08:56:17 (GMT)
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Of course, there may be a specialised term for this kind of thing, but I\'m afraid I\'m not aware of one ....
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Note added at 2004-06-03 08:57:50 (GMT)
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Aha, I see you entered \"sensor\" for \"Fühler\" in the glossary yourself once !
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Note added at 2004-06-03 09:06:43 (GMT)
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Well, sometimes I\'m a little sceptical of Google hits .....
Peer comment(s):
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Rolf Buesken (X)
: Perhaps 'defrost temperature limit sensor' because I think it relates to the temperature.
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Yes, a good point.-
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Ken Cox
: ahh, the trials of German hyperprecision. It's probably the sensor for the Abtaubegrenzungsfunktion; 'defrost limiting sensor' may be as good as you'll get.
18 mins
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Agreed - but I'd still slightly prefer "limit" to "limiting" ...
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Discussion
Actually, I meant to say that my best guess was "defrost limit SENSOR" - just realise I put "defrost limit SWITCH". Sorry to the bungle.
But "defrost limit sensor" only gets one Google hit. "Defrost limit switch" might get a few more, actually, but that is not what is meant here.