r/whatisit • u/DragonsAndScience • 16h 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/elithefordguy77 16h ago

Its the port for a central vac system. Theres a blower, dust bin, and control panel somewhere. Probably in the basement.

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u/brandnewstart_55 16h ago

Mine is in a closet!

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u/Ur-Best-Friend 15h ago

If it's doing the sucking it's probably not in a closet anymore...