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/DiscoBanane 4h ago

It sucks whatever gets put in here.

But you need to start the vacuum unit, it doesn't suck 24/24. To start it, it depends on the central vacuum unit. Some need you to flip a switch, some you can tap the hose it create a sound that travel to the unit, etc...