Heizungsrohr

heating pipe

noun HYE-tsoongs-rohr Rare

Usage Note

Heizungsrohr is a pipe in a central heating system that carries hot water between the boiler and radiators. The visible section in a room is often lagged for safety; Heizungsrohre verlegen is a task performed by a Heizungsbauer (heating engineer).

Examples

"Der Heizungsmonteur hat das undichte Heizungsrohr im Keller ausgetauscht."

Natural Translation

The heating engineer replaced the leaky heating pipe in the basement.

Literal Translation

The heating fitter has the leaky heating pipe in the basement replaced.

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