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What is this object?

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pandora206 · 18/01/2026 16:58

This may or may not be housekeeping related. I found this object - foam about 10 x 6 x 2 cm - on my doorstep. I have no idea what it is and as it states 'do not throw away' in capitals, I thought I should find out. An image search could not identify it. Can anyone help please?

What is this object?
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Edenmum2 · 18/01/2026 17:00

google says:

What is this object?
pandora206 · 18/01/2026 17:04

Thanks @Edenmum2. You've done better than me finding out the answer! I don't have a motorhome or caravan, nor do any of my neighbours, so I can safely throw this away.

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helplessbanana · 18/01/2026 17:14

Could it be something to do with a condensing gas central heating boiler? There's a small pipe on ours that releases excess dribbles outside, and it has frozen solid more than once in the past. The boiler then stops working until we've defrosted it.

MagpiePi · 18/01/2026 17:20

Could it be for a water meter? Mine is in my front path and has a circular bit of foam over the dials. I think it’s mainly to keep the spiders warm, which is nice of the water company IMO.

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