Lucien's most challenging picture puzzle yet... what does this box do?

[Lucien Nunes]

You've seen some curious stuff in my vintage picture puzzles before but what can you make of this black box? I want to know not only what's inside but also its main electrical specifications; there are two in particular for which I need the actual figures.

There will be a few picture clues to help you along...

 

[telectrix]

looks like wet-pants has put his header tank in the wrong place.

 

[Pete999]

A box holding batteries for an early F/A system

 

[Pete999]

Come on Lucien give us 1 teeny itsy bitsy clue then

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Transformer.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Not a transformer. Here's your first clue:

 

[SparkyChick]

Would it be a pressure/water head level switch sensor/switch? I'm guessing there is a pipe from the big one into the box and then the rusty small one is a vent to allow the water to rise.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

The box is maybe a mile away and has no pipes connected to it, only cables.

 

[Pete999]

Sump pump control mechanism, OR a wigwam for grinding smoke

 

[Lucien Nunes]

No sumps or pumps needed here Pete. Although the clues provide information relating to the use of the box, they aren't necessarily part of its functionality.

 

[marconi]

The two metal brackets suggest the black box is heavy and the two black pads on the right might be because it is important the box's innards are kept level .

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Those robust metal stays and the strong wooden shelf do give the impression that the box contains a beefy transformer or ballast. In fact I was able to lift it off while standing on a stepladder and pass it down to someone.

 

[DPG]

Looks like the lid of the box has a lid which clamps down and possibly seals so that it is airtight?

 

[Pete999]

No sumps or pumps needed here Pete. Although the clues provide information relating to the use of the box, they aren't necessarily part of its functionality.

I know, it's your tool box with all your best tools inside, I knew all along your just a closet tool tart. Or you have been to Oak Island and found the Templar Treasure.

 

[telectrix]

Not a transformer. Here's your first clue:

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don't touch that valve !...

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