I just moved to an apartment in a building built in the 90s, and have no idea what is this thing and what to do with it. There are several of them in my apartment. Help would be appreciated.
by ducanhosu
I just moved to an apartment in a building built in the 90s, and have no idea what is this thing and what to do with it. There are several of them in my apartment. Help would be appreciated.
by ducanhosu
6 comments
Fresh air intake
If you see a UFO you are suppose to yank the chain to alert proper officials.
Or it is an air vent. It may or may not work. It is suppose to work so that when pull on the cord it opens and closes. I’m in a 90s building too, moved in about 14 years ago and they were barely working, and broke up long time ago. I 3D printed my own vents and open&close mechanism.
But it is funny, that pic could be from my bedroom. This is perfectly identical, location, the rail for drapes, the type of window frame.. 100% carbon copy.
Pull harder so it clicks and stays open
That’s the big brother’s eye. Completely normal!
Fresh air intake / air valve
Got it working, looks like last tenants over tighten it so it is the same whether opened or closed. Thank you guys!