15:56 Jul 30, 2006 |
Romanian to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Metrology | ||||
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3 +6 | (at a) flat rate |
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(at a) flat rate Explanation: As opposed to having a water meter and being charged according to how much water you actually use. "Water Bill Calculator Estimate how much your monthly water bill will be if you switch from flat rate to metered" http://www.tmh2o.com/conservation/retrofit/ "Pentru ca nu am avut bani sa montam apometre, am fost contorizati in regim pausal si din aceasta cauza suportam lunar in contul nostru un consum de 60 m cubi apa rece (8 metri cubi/ persoana)." http://www.formula-as.ro/reviste_593__133__amenintati-cu-str... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 50 mins (2006-07-30 16:46:22 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Sau "on a flat-rate basis", ca alternativă. Am găsit o explicaţie destul de detaliată aici: "Calculating water charges There are several different methods of calculating charges for water. A water company may use one or more of these. The charging methods are:- an unmeasured charge based on the rateable value of the property. The water supply charge is calculated as an amount in pence per pound of the rateable value. This amount varies between companies; or an unmeasured charge based on a *flat rate charge*. Some water companies charge a flat rate to all people without a water meter, irrespective of the amount of water used or the type of property they live in..." http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_world/consumer_affa... |
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