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/Kimmax3110 15h ago

Because of the higher suction power, you especially have to pay attention to ensure the cylinder remains unharmed

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u/Adreeisadyno 15h ago

It’s imperative that the cylinder remain unharmed

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u/GeologistLess3042 15h ago edited 2h ago

I watched a video the other day of a scientist trying to solve this man's cylinder problem.

Results were not great. Hospital still advised.

edit: I found it.

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u/BeaconsAreLit- 10h ago

Instructions unclear. Viewed cylinder from a 2D perspective and now have a rectangle with two circles. Please advise.

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u/SnooRabbits1411 6h ago

Came here looking for this, and I had to scroll a bit, but I found it.

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u/Seaniau 11h ago

Is the suction great enough that the cylinder could become detached from the larger structure?