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What is this thing?

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I have been trying to identify this cylinder that I found on a walk. What could it's purpose be?

Top of the cylinder with wiring on the top

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[–] finalarbiter@piefed.social 43 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The cylinder must remain unharmed

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago

It is imperative.

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Please do not bully the cylinder.