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Any idea what this might be ...

68 views 4 replies 3 participants last post by  Done_Fishin  
#1 ·
At first glance I thought I was looking at a light fitting, but realised shortly after that there was no 2nd contact if a bulb was screwed in.
A relative of the apartment owner (in her 80s) where I used to rent, brought it with him from, I believe, North America or Canada, which is where he comes from. Probably on a sales trip. Been here years ago trying to sell doors.

I am now thinking maybe smoke detector but i have never seen one up close.

There are no external markings. Just a power button and 3 small holes plus a power jack at the back.
Whatever screws in contacts s spring loaded plate in tne centre, which moves down when pushing with a finger. Turning upside down reveals a smaller hole, possibly threaded at the start showing the same spring loaded plate or contact which moves towards the opening when pushed from the other side.

I haven't opened it up, since it is not mine.

I humbly ask the audience if they have any ideas.
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I tried Google without success.
 
#5 ·
Thanks for that ... Google Lens wanted me to believe it was some weird type of omnidirectional microphone that totally didn't look anything like the photo I took. Google search, probably because of my search question, said it was probably some kind of light fitting.

Thanks to all for your help ... and responses !
 
#4 ·
A lot of people use scent diffusers to make the air inside "fresher" but what's really happening is that they just add to indoor air pollution. I clean most of my house with a steam cleaner. It cleans, sanitizes, deodorizes, and doesn't contribute any to indoor air pollution. This morning I gave the fridge and freezer a deep clean with baking soda and water, that's another good non-polluting option. If you like a bit of aroma, the cleaner your house is the less you have to use too.