Jun 9, 2006 19:42
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spin-on element
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I would be grateful if you could kindly explain what exactly "spin-on" means. Here is the context:
"Never use both liquid cooling system coolant additive and the spin-on element (if equipped) at the same time"
"Never use both liquid cooling system coolant additive and the spin-on element (if equipped) at the same time"
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| 2 +6 | OK, I will take a shot |
jccantrell
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| 3 | Element that spins onto a fitting |
Will Matter
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OK, I will take a shot
From your context, I would assume that this is a threaded cap, probably made of metal and rather heavy, that, after you have started the threads, you can start it rotating quickly and it will tighten itself, you spin it on.
Kind of like a big wing nut on a big bolt that turns easily. You can give that a spin and it rotates due to the inertia also.
Kind of like a big wing nut on a big bolt that turns easily. You can give that a spin and it rotates due to the inertia also.
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Will Matter
: I was writing my answer while you were writing yours. ;0) I think that the fact that two native speakers came to a very similar conclusion (sans ample context) means that we're onto something. Some type of "cap" or "fitting" that screws onto something.
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Asghar Bhatti
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Mario Marcolin
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Kari Foster
: Usually something like an oil filter.
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Element that spins onto a fitting
This sounds like an element (part) that fits onto another part by spinning. In other words, when you put the two parts together you spin part A onto or into part B, much like you spin a radiator cap onto a radiator in order to close it. HTH.
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Note added at 47 mins (2006-06-09 20:30:25 GMT)
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I think that the reason they are telling you not to use the "coolant system additive" and the "spin on element" at the same time is that, if you do, it might come off (unspun) and that could be either inconvenient (loss of coolant while operating) or even dangerous (maybe it can forcefully fly off if under pressure).
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Note added at 47 mins (2006-06-09 20:30:25 GMT)
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I think that the reason they are telling you not to use the "coolant system additive" and the "spin on element" at the same time is that, if you do, it might come off (unspun) and that could be either inconvenient (loss of coolant while operating) or even dangerous (maybe it can forcefully fly off if under pressure).
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