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Process monitoring, low oil temperature switch

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A temperature-actuated device that initiates a signal when the oil temperature falls below the limits that are required to maintain the viscosity range recommended by the burner manufacturer.

Process monitoring, high oil temperature switch

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A temperature-actuated device that initiates a signal when oil temperature rises above the limits that are required to maintain the viscosity range recommended by the burner manufacturer.

Normal temperature and pressure (NTP)

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A temperature of 70°F (21. 1°C) and a pressure of 1 atmosphere.

Absolute temperature

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A temperature measured in Kelvins (K) or Rankines (R).

Parallel telephone system

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A telephone system in which an individually wired circuit is used for each fire alarm box.

Central office (CO)

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A telecommunications facility also known as a telephone exchange or switching center.

Electrical ignition

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A technique used to ignite fireworks using a source of electric current.

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