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    I was at a a house from 1941. in the back yard was a large cement block with either a filler neck or drain. Does anybody have any ideas what this might be?

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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    It looks like a concrete laundry tub turned upside down and that pipe is the drain.


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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    I concur with Raymond, at first it looked like a possible underground storage tank, but it really does look like some sort of basin turned upside down.


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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Chinook View Post
    I concur with Raymond, at first it looked like a possible underground storage tank, but it really does look like some sort of basin turned upside down.
    That's what i thought but it is HEAVY! it appears to be solid, and no spots for attaching legs.


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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    My second guess would be the top of a former cistern or septic/grey water tank.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Raymond Wand View Post
    It looks like a concrete laundry tub turned upside down and that pipe is the drain.
    I agree.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cory nystul View Post
    That's what i thought but it is HEAVY! it appears to be solid, and no spots for attaching legs.
    Hmm.. although I have seen them where they sit in a type of rack with legs.. and do not actually attach to them.

    But if it is solid..


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    Quote Originally Posted by cory nystul View Post
    I was at a a house from 1941. in the back yard was a large cement block with either a filler neck or drain. Does anybody have any ideas what this might be?

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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Correction: It is a 'concrete' object, and one of its ingredients is 'cement'.

    It is a bomb shelter for rodents. Doesn't everybody have them?

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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    I agree, it's just an upside down concrete laundry sink sitting on the ground.


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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Base for the dog's hot tub.......

    It sure looks like an upside down basin. Is it stuck/frozen to the ground?

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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Raymond nailed this one. The drain assembly looks like thousands that I have seen. So does the shape. They usually sit on steel or cast iron legs.

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    Raymond nailed this one. The drain assembly looks like thousands that I have seen. So does the shape. They usually sit on steel or cast iron legs.

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    Raymond nailed this one. The drain assembly looks like thousands that I have seen. So does the shape. They usually sit on steel or cast iron legs.


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    Default Re: cement block with unknown drain of filler neck

    Mark you are repeating yourself.

    Yes do a Google search using term "concrete laundry tub" and then go to images, different stands, et ceteras.


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