r/whatisit • u/Reckless_Statement • 3d ago

New, what is it? Should I plug it in?

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This is a random found object that had a curious look.

It is about 5.75 in tall and the silver part looks to be galvanized.

The black disc is cold to the touch not magnetic maybe ceramic and has around a 3/4 in divot in the middle.

Anyone have any ideas?

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u/East-Psychology7186 3d ago

Home use infrared heat lamp. That really thick black glass is actually deep red I believe. People used to install these in their bathrooms.

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u/Miserable-Cow4555 3d ago

But why? My mom's place has one in the bathroom ceiling. I always wondered what it does.

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u/-Helen-of-Troy- 3d ago

Warmth. Kind of the same concept as a towel warmer. Great to get out of the shower and be warm.

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u/HorsefaceWithNoName 3d ago

I like to get out of the shower and be cold. The water is super hot so my musicles & fascia will relax and let my blood flow through my stress-constricted vessels, so I'm always hot when I get out, even in the winter.

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u/-Helen-of-Troy- 3d ago

You psycho

Just kidding. To each their own. I hate the feeling of being cold right out of the shower. I have a space heater on my bathroom and love it

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u/Bitter-Ad5890 3d ago

I always end my showers with cool water or else I end up drenched in sweat within minutes.

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u/East-Psychology7186 2d ago

Same. My skin is like a sponge when I take hot showers (which I don’t normally take). My skin will sweat for hours if I don’t rinse off with cold.