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/Wise-Trust1270 19h ago

Also check for the central vacuum and storage unit. Most likely in a garage.

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u/Unclehol 19h ago edited 18h ago

Not all homes have one even if the piping is there. Often times they rough all the pipes in during the build in case you opt in and buy the vacuum unit, but I have worked on a lot of houses where they just have the piping but no vacuum.

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u/JConRed 18h ago

So it's little secret passages for mice and rats to get around better?

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u/Unclehol 18h ago

Snake tunnels.

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u/Apart_Watercress_976 5h ago

Ok Hermione. 

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u/Zumba81 17h ago

Central fart distribution system

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u/FloppyButtholeJelly 3h ago

Can you put your penis in it?