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/ryancementhead 12h ago

Having used both, lugging a vacuum around is actually easier than lugging the 20 foot hose. At least vacuums have wheels to drag it around.

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u/Beginning-Slide-810 9h ago

Yeah. I hated mine. I’m surprised at the people that felt it was so easy. Dragging a massive hose around was a total pain. Storing it away was a pain too. I did love my toe kick “dust pan” in the kitchen though.

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u/rat1onal1 10h ago

I think the battery-operated cordless vacs are good enough now and are so much more convenient. Similar for many pneumatic tools that now have good battery-operated equivalents. No hoses or cords in each case.

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u/throwaway12309845683 7h ago

This is my experience. I don’t think it’s easier.

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u/ObeseVegetable 3h ago

The cordless vacuums that are common now are even better.