Sep 27, 2006 15:17
17 yrs ago
Italian term
Netherlands
Law degree, accurate and reliable!
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: Italian to Dutch, English to Dutch
incasso a filo
Italian to English
Tech/Engineering
Furniture / Household Appliances
Si tratta di vasche di un piano cottura..
Proposed translations
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| 3 +3 | undermounted (sink unit) |
Derek Smith
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| 4 | Built-in hob |
Mary Stefan
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Proposed translations
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1 hr
Derek Smith
Native in English
A beverages specialist
Native in: English 
Works in: Italian to English, English, English to Italian
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undermounted (sink unit)
Hi Suzanne
This is probably an undermount sink unit (check out the Franke website). The "a filo" part means that the sink is flush with the worktop (i.e. it does not protrude above the surface). Since a normal "inset sink", although it is built in, will inevitably be proud of the worktop, the only way to achieve a perfectly flush surface is to mount the sink to the top from underneath. These are pretty smart modern units that are obviously totally impractical to install but look great in the kitchen. It may be a good idea to check the rest of your context to see if you think this type of sink fits the bill.
Cheers
Derek
This is probably an undermount sink unit (check out the Franke website). The "a filo" part means that the sink is flush with the worktop (i.e. it does not protrude above the surface). Since a normal "inset sink", although it is built in, will inevitably be proud of the worktop, the only way to achieve a perfectly flush surface is to mount the sink to the top from underneath. These are pretty smart modern units that are obviously totally impractical to install but look great in the kitchen. It may be a good idea to check the rest of your context to see if you think this type of sink fits the bill.
Cheers
Derek
Peer comment(s):
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Jo Macdonald
: Sounds good to me, I'd get the word "flush" in there too. You just had one installed have you derek?
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Thanks. Me? Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I've got a 50 cm stainless drop-on that maybe looked modern in, say, 1960? Works fine and costs SFA (still available from downmarket outlets)
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maryrose
: Not to mention that you need a granite or marble benchtop to support it!
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Thanks - not suitable for translators then!
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Amalia Bit
: What about 'flush fitting undermounted sink units' to cover all eventualities?
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Thanks - and why not indeed
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Comment: "Thank you for your elaborate explanation! "
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Mary Stefan
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Legal - Financial - Business
Native in: English , Romanian
Works in: Italian to English, Romanian to English
Discussion
I'm sorry for the confusion: it are sinks (two together) in a small kitchen unit.
Kind regards,
Suzanne
Cheers
Derek