who can answer me a technical question?
By Tuanshun
@Tuanshun (138)
China
June 12, 2009 2:42am CST
i'm making a nameplate of air-conditioning. I'm an engineer from China. There is a problem which baffles me. Should i use "power input" or "input power" when i describe the power consumption of the air conditioner? and which one is more formal and fit people's habit? Thanks in advance.
3 responses
@maidangela7349 (1191)
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13 Jun 09
I don't quite understand why you are so concerned with formality here. This is a technical question as you said so formality is not the test. The thing is which describes the function best. If I understand your question you are concerned with a mesurement of how much power is consumed by the unit. "Power input" suggests a point at which you connect a source of power whereas "input power" suggests the actual power or amount of power being used. So if my understanding of youir question is correct "input power" would be the best.
@dianmelydia (2269)
• Indonesia
12 Jun 09
I think input power is good. You meant like the 220V input right? You can just use input. I believe people can easily understand the input meaning. People nowadays are familiar with that word. So you can use it to decribe about the input without worry. Actually there's no problem to use both of those words. Have a nice day and happy mylotting.
