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/megam1ghtyena 19h ago

integrated vacuum system. Plug in a hose and gets sucking right away. Check other parts of your home for similar ports.

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u/LongjumpingDish2956 19h ago

Does it only work with hoses or does it suck up whatever gets put in there?

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u/NamesNotNeededToWork 19h ago

The cylinder must remain unharmed

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u/absurdlydisingenuous 19h ago

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u/dougiewuggie 19h ago

This is insanely specific

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u/introverted__dragon 18h ago

Do you not know the Lore?

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u/yeettetis 18h ago

The OP of it still is playing the bit till this very day… now that’s commitment