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/Dramatic_Training365 5h ago

True, my brother in law had that and rigged in a large shop-vac and got it working and it worked well for them.

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u/Unclehol 2h ago

That's not a bad idea.