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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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[–] undrwater@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My suspicion is it could be almost ANY kind of gas cylinder.

Least likely is AIR. Doesn't look like a scuba cylinder.

That leaves medical, military, and scientific applications. Where are you, and where was this cylinder found?

[–] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Australia, and in the bush adjacent to my house. I live on acreage with no neighbours in that direction. Won’t be military, not even historically.

[–] SaneMartigan@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I reckon that's an old gas valve on top. Does it turn?

[–] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 7 points 1 week ago

No, no movement at all