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Something off the wall (in a sense)...

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S Ebels
S Ebels Member Posts: 2,322
It's a steam vent. Why it's there is beyond my meager knowledge.

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  • The Wire Nut
    The Wire Nut Member Posts: 422
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    Whaddaellisdis?

    So I'm walking to my haircut a few months back, I like to let it grow, as long as I still have it, and I noticed this thing poking out of the side of the stairs on one of neighborhood buildings... All these buildings are old (1860's and up) and are cast iron facades, all of which I think is irrelevent to this thread, but hey, you never know...

    Wanting to be a bit respectful for the relatives this holiday eve, I went to get my haircut and remembered to bring the camera.

    So what do you think? Knucklehead or pioneer snowmelt?

    "Let me control you"

    Lost in SOHO NYC and Balmy Whites Valley PA
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
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    Sure looks like a stair melting system to me.

    Nice craftsmanship.

    Probably a valve inside to activate the system.
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
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    New York bag lady hooked it up for night operation:)

  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,538
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    Yes,

    that's exactly what it is. A landlord with a big heart.
    Retired and loving it.
  • The Wire Nut
    The Wire Nut Member Posts: 422
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    The bag ladies

    wouldn't stand a chance against the rats and cockroaches...they need the heat too!
    "Let me control you"

    Lost in SOHO NYC and Balmy Whites Valley PA
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