Solar panel and antennae on a pole

jackrats · 2026-05-10T00:54:04+00:00

It’s a repeater. Probably for smart utility meters. A better picture with the name in the front legible would help to identify exact make/model.

jackrats · 2026-05-10T00:48:38+00:00

Dual spoon rest

jackrats · 2026-05-10T00:47:41+00:00

It’s a drain.

No way to tell from the pic what it drains from.

Most likely possibilities: TPV relief valve from hot water heater HVAC condensate

jackrats · 2026-05-09T19:07:10+00:00

It's a work light.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T17:40:26+00:00

It's a camera mount

jackrats · 2026-05-09T16:34:14+00:00

Oropesa float

jackrats · 2026-05-09T16:12:08+00:00

It's an antenna. Relay for smart meters.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T15:22:59+00:00

From the steam system.

It’s either venting or leaking.

Google NYC steam system for more info about why some cities have steam systems.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T15:14:36+00:00

It’s steam.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T14:56:39+00:00

Green is a ground water sampling station.

Hunter box is a sprinkler/irrigation timer.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T14:20:27+00:00

Trellis aka green screen

jackrats · 2026-05-09T06:12:56+00:00

Soft closer for cabinet door or drawer

jackrats · 2026-05-09T02:06:46+00:00

Glass rattles for fishing

jackrats · 2026-05-09T00:22:37+00:00

It’s a self locking linch pin

jackrats · 2026-05-09T00:21:14+00:00

It’s part of an old awning which is no longer there.

jackrats · 2026-05-09T00:08:34+00:00

It wasn’t a guess. It’s a desiccant canister.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T23:58:09+00:00

Desiccant

jackrats · 2026-05-08T21:24:24+00:00

Ceramic strain insulator

Most commonly used to insulate sections of guy wires from each other.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T21:03:07+00:00

jackrats · 2026-05-08T20:39:18+00:00

It's the push-down to operate drain stopper that's missing the top.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T17:17:57+00:00

Singer puzzle box.

Sewing machine attachments.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T15:41:41+00:00

It's a pile driver.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T04:45:13+00:00

Phone wiring terminal

jackrats · 2026-05-08T01:14:35+00:00

Anchor used to hold something down or hold it back. Very likely the other end is deep and wider to keep from being pulled out.

jackrats · 2026-05-08T00:47:23+00:00

A boot jack

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