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Solved! What is this cylinder I found buried in my backyard? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by TheFermentalist@reddthat.com to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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I know it’s some sort of gas bottle, but I’m hoping someone can be more specific based on the brass tap on top.

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[–] who@feddit.org 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Does cleaning the cylinder reveal any markings stamped into it?

[–] arsCynic@piefed.social 15 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Does cleaning the cylinder reveal any markings stamped into it?

Cleaning an unidentified rusty cylinder is something I would advise against.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Some vigorous grinding will surely solve the problem!

(That's a joke, don't do that)

[–] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 5 points 1 week ago

It’s full of holes. And water. At least I think it’s water

[–] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 6 points 1 week ago

It’s falling apart. Cleaning only flakes bits off