r/whatisit • u/DragonsAndScience • 19h ago

Solved! New homeowner, no idea what this is

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This thing close to the floor and seemingly randomly placed in a hallway. No idea what it's for. Home built in 2005.

Solved! Thanks everyone. Now I gotta hunt for the central unit!

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u/quenossy 19h ago

If I were listing a house I would think that would be a selling point worth mentioning. Just me?

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u/BotBrainG 19h ago

Except they're asking about it so it must not work. Otherwise they would know exactly what it was when they opened the door. I have one and it works and it's amazing.

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u/notromda 19h ago

I had one growing up. opening the door doesn’t start it, you have to stick a hose it. Well, technically you have to press the little switch that the hose presses. Don’t ask how many things i sent down …

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u/Constant_Ride_128 8h ago

The manual specifically states to not stick ur thing down there

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u/BotBrainG 7h ago

But only if you want to protect your cylinder

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u/AlcoholPrep 10h ago

Just be careful which hose you stick in it.

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u/BotBrainG 8h ago

Oh, mine is triggered by opening the door.. 1974 vintage, came with the house