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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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[–] ushmel@piefed.world 6 points 1 week ago

How close is it to the house? Do you have a gas line in your neighborhood? Could be a natural gas tank for a stove or water heater. I think in some places, trucks go around and fill them. I believe they also have overflow tanks scattered around for underground lines.