this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2024
59 points (98.4% liked)

What is this thing?

5532 readers
1 users here now

Let us help you identify that mysterious object you’ve found.

Currently in CHALLENGE mode: If you've got something obscure knocking about, post a picture, and let's see how we do. Please prefix such posts with "CHALLENGE:" so we know we've got a fighting chance.

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

This is outside my apartment building, next to the car park. Is it a connector for a hose of some kind?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Hmm, I don't think so. My understanding is that these spigots are generally plain ol' tap water for scenarios where you need an outdoor tap, like construction, maintenance, etc. Might vary by locality, but I've heard of backpackers/campers/nomads/etc. using these in many places without issue. Never actually done it myself.

Sprinkler systems are typically closed and pressurized, so I don't think they'd have an outlet as simple as this.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Never heard of a place that these weren't just water access for stuff like grounds crew or maintenance to have access to water conveniently without the public being able to easily mess with them

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Interesting, I must find out!