What is this thing?

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Found in the floor of my basement, about 10 inches down. House was built in 1954. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/whatisthisthing

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No idea what this is or what the letters might be.

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[–] 900footjesus 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are there any wires attached that aren't in the picture? First thing I thought of was some kind of grounding device.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

looks likes it's just surrounded by dirt

[–] 900footjesus 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

...and nothing underneath?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

not that I've been able to see less I start digging

[–] 900footjesus 0 points 1 year ago

I would do that. Start on the side away from the bolts and see if that is a lid.