dwcatanese Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 We recently did an inspection in a subdivision of newer homes (about 4 years old) in Crystal Lake, IL. Every home in the neighborhood had a small knob protruding from the side of garage. It was about 8-10 feet above the ground. It looked like it could be some type of sensor. Any idea what this would be? Sorry, I didn't get a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Originally posted by dwcatanese We recently did an inspection in a subdivision of newer homes (about 4 years old) in Crystal Lake, IL. Every home in the neighborhood had a small knob protruding from the side of garage. It was about 8-10 feet above the ground. It looked like it could be some type of sensor. Any idea what this would be? Sorry, I didn't get a picture. Perhaps a daylight sensor to control outdoor lighting? It's hard to say without a close-up picture. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 If the lawn sprinkler control is located in the garage, it could be a rain senors? Darren www.aboutthehouseinspections.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Almost every 'burb uses a sensor for water meter reading; the outside reader where the info is downloaded usually looks like a small knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'll throw my lot in with KurtM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Originally posted by kurt Almost every 'burb uses a sensor for water meter reading; the outside reader where the info is downloaded usually looks like a small knob. That was my first thought, but: "It was about 8-10 feet above the ground". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Originally posted by inspecthistoric[brThat was my first thought, but: "It was about 8-10 feet above the ground". ......so the bushes that someone eventually plants don't hide it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_ran Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Radio transmitter for a water meter installed inside the home. Where was the water meter located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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