Unveiling a Mystery
Recently, a Reddit user found a mysterious black electrical box in the crawl space under his home, sparking confusion. Seeking help in Reddit’s “What Is This Thing” group, he claimed it to be over a century old.
Discovery Description
Describing it as a five-inch-long black box with wires, he shared it felt heavy and rested on a brick ledge in his 1905-built house’s crawl space. Accessing it required maneuvering through the cramped space.
Black Box Features
The black box, with a handle and six metal circles arranged in a semi-circle on the front, bore numbers 0, 4, 6, 8, and 10. This unique appearance led to various speculations from internet users.
Internet Speculations
Speculations varied from it being a transformer to a voltage regulator. One user suggested it resembled a model train transformer, while another theorized it could have been used for early 20th-century ceiling fans or radio receivers.
Safety Precautions
Amidst the theories, a cautionary note advised checking the bolts for electric current before handling the object, emphasizing safety.
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