What is this?

[CarpCharacin]

No. But could be used as a repair if the existing threads were bunged up.

Does it have multiple uses, or is it used for something specific?

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Is it used for a hot water heater?

No.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Does it have multiple uses, or is it used for something specific?

One specific use.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hint: This is what allows the main "unit" (object?) to actuate.

 

[Molpet]

Hint: This is what allows the main "unit" (object?) to actuate.

flow valve

 

[shawluvsbirds]

well while we ponder the possible use of yet another metal object. .
See if anyone knows what this used to be

 

[Meg-in-MT]

flow valve

Nope!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

well while we ponder the possible use of yet another metal object. .
See if anyone knows what this used to be
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Some kind of gas lantern?

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Some kind of gas lantern?

Nope

 

[Meg-in-MT]

No.

Used with cold water, if that helps