Another 'Whatisit' question

[NutLoose]

I would say the bit pointed out in red is because it has a bayonet type lock and that is to show it is correctly engaged.

[Hydromet]

What is immediately below it? My first thought was an ultrasonic or radar water level detector, but I've never seen one exactly like that, and can't imagine why you'd have one on a building. I have installed similar on bridges, though.

[Auxtank]

Originally Posted by Loose rivets

The bracket was made to go on a flat wall, the device sticking out at 90°. Indeed, I think the top circle has be cut away at the back to allow this fixing.

And staying with the bracket for a moment; those two vertical rectangular cutouts each side suggest routing for a power cable - in this case the wall side upper one to hide the cabling behind the down-pipe. So we DO have something powered perhaps, which gives function to the third steel band below the down-pipe join.

[mgahan]

Shades of a competition run by a local radio station in Brisbane many years ago to find out what this was:

You Tube

MJG

[Sallyann1234]

Originally Posted by Hydromet

What is immediately below it? My first thought was an ultrasonic or radar water level detector, but I've never seen one exactly like that, and can't imagine why you'd have one on a building. I have installed similar on bridges, though.

From memory, the pipe has an open end directly above a drain. Nothing different to the other downpipes. I could see no cables on the wall, or holes drilled through that pristine brickwork.

[Lookleft]

Has anyone tried to contact the Vicar of Dibley?

[Sallyann1234]

Originally Posted by Auxtank

And staying with the bracket for a moment; those two vertical rectangular cutouts each side suggest routing for a power cable - in this case the wall side upper one to hide the cabling behind the down-pipe. So we DO have something powered perhaps, which gives function to the third steel band below the down-pipe join.

That steel band is indeed interesting. But if it's to secure a cable wouldn't a plastic cable tie be more appropriate?
And where does the cable go to?
Is there a ppruner living near who could pop down there with a ladder?

[treadigraph]

Originally Posted by Sallyann1234

Is there a ppruner living near who could pop down there with a ladder?

"Well, it was like this Yer Honour, I'm on this forum called Prune and..."

[treadigraph]

It wouldn't be some kind of moth trap would it with a battery powered lamp inside - the aperture at the top could house a light sensor perhaps?

If there are indeed bats in the belfry, upon what are they feeding?

[Ninthace]

The device is visible in the Gallery for Buckfast Abbey in TripAdvisor
See the photo submitted by LouWood 88

3rd drainpipe to left of door
I came across another shot with a ladder up against the device

Another angle
pic bbcode

[Auxtank]

Originally Posted by Sallyann1234

That steel band is indeed interesting. But if it's to secure a cable wouldn't a plastic cable tie be more appropriate?
And where does the cable go to?
Is there a ppruner living near who could pop down there with a ladder?

It does actually look more like a plastic cable tie. The two steels bands above are wider and shinier.

[spekesoftly]

And not just any old cable tie, but a holy one, complete with halo .....

[anxiao]

I'm going for the brother's religion version of the Jewish mezuzah. Probably contains some parchment rolled up with sections of arcane scriptures written on it.

[Ninthace]

Originally Posted by Sallyann1234

Is there a ppruner living near who could pop down there with a ladder?

Could be too late!

[Auxtank]

Originally Posted by Ninthace

Could be too late!

So did finding that pic lead you to the answer we seek?

(Excuse the pun but) Pray, tell all!

Wait! I see you are in Devon - is that YOU in the pic?

[Ninthace]

Originally Posted by Auxtank

So did finding that pic lead you to the answer we seek?

(Excuse the pun but) Pray, tell all!

Wait! I see you are in Devon - is that YOU in the pic?

Actually, the date of that picture, if anything, could be the installation!
You pay for my electric, I will run down and have look.

[Auxtank]

Originally Posted by Ninthace

Actually, the date of that picture, if anything, could be the installation!
You pay for my electric, I will run down and have look.

Are you electricly powered? A Cyborg of some kind?

I think it would be a wasted journey this time of night. You'll probably be hauled in to the abbey for Vespers and then shown off the premises by "Da' Bruvvers."

[stagger]

I was thinking air pollution monitor - specifically a "shelter" for something called a diffusion tube.

Google "diffusion tube shelter" and you'll see stuff like this...



But one of these shelters should have a larger hole (or multiple holes) in the bottom.

[spInY nORmAn]

Some similar looking devices on a Google image search for "HVAC humidity/temperature sensor" or "HVAC outdoor humidity sensor" or other close variations.

[vne165]

Ambient light sensor to switch on lighting?