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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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[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

The green colour makes me think it's a halon fire extinguisher.