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How does this work? Kind of like /r/whatisthis

How Does This Work? Other subreddits, like /r/whatisthis, exist to help you identify objects. Sometimes, though, knowing what it is isn't enough. This subreddit exists to help you find out how this widget works.

  

 Post your widget here to find out what makes it tick. Or—if you know how a widget or a process works—you are invited to post a brief how-it-is-done explanation.  

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I just want to take a shower

Granted, my brain isn't working too well right now because REASONS - but I cannot figure out how to turn this shower on.

I'm staying at a friend's house while they are out of town. Where they are at, the internet is spotty at best so even if I text them, they might not see it for a while. So yeah - how does this shower set-up work? There's no button or lever on the spout. The only lever on the shower head dials in the spray. What am I missing?!?

https://i.redd.it/pgt9q4y1d33e1.gif

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2 Comments
2024/11/25
18:31 UTC

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How do you access the bulb on this ceiling fan?

I can twist it in both directions but it doesn’t loosen. It doesn’t pull off…any suggestions?

2 Comments
2024/11/20
19:40 UTC

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Restricted apartment window

Anyone know how to fully open this window? Pleeeasee. I know its for safety but its really annoying, i promise i wont fall out lol.

2 Comments
2024/11/18
23:07 UTC

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Centaur and a human

This is not a joke I really do wanna know how this would work. How exactly would a female human have set with a male centaur I know like the normal way doggy (don't ask been down the PH rabbit hole) but like is that the only way. I'm really high and watching the old Hercules the legendary journey and need answers

0 Comments
2024/11/17
09:43 UTC

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Mechanically, how do these Alcohol Mist machines work?

0 Comments
2024/11/10
00:54 UTC

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Pluto-tv

I just wanted to watch a particular movie and went to Google it. I was suggested to get an HBO subscription or to stream it via Apple TV. Then I found this legit looking service called Pluto and it seems to stream it for free. What's the catch? Was I just lucky to get to a service where they happen to have this movie available for free? Would I be this lucky with any movies?

2 Comments
2024/11/09
10:57 UTC

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Is it pronounced tela-path-e or tel-epe-thy?

I say tela-PATHY but I hear almost EVERYONE saying tela-pa-thee, WHAT? Please tell me how you pronounce it cuz I think I'm weird ✋😭

5 Comments
2024/11/09
04:13 UTC

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Help me finish turning this thing on !

Finally figured out how to turn this gas fireplace on. At last 2 steps of lighting... and I'm stuck.

What and where is the main burner rocker switch?

And how do I turn on all the burners? Just one lil one is lit.

1 Comment
2024/11/06
01:51 UTC

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Gutter hook?

Trying to hang a giant spider web for Halloween, the provided gutter hook is metal in the shape pictured. I can’t figure out how it’s supposed to attach to the gutter without falling off- please help!

0 Comments
2024/10/25
20:12 UTC

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This car smell

It doesn’t produce any smell (nor good or bad). What should i do either it

0 Comments
2024/10/25
15:20 UTC

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Light and Fan switch in my apartment. Controls a combined ceiling light fixture. Has rockers presumably for dimming/speed, but the main buttons also control dim/speed. I'd love to know all about it, but I'd settle for just understanding how to quickly toggle power to fan and light w/o dim/speed.

4 Comments
2024/10/23
23:55 UTC

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Fireplace or no?

Rent this house and have no clue what this is or how it works lol

1 Comment
2024/10/23
06:16 UTC

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Antique oil lamp.

My grandmother used to have one of these and I adored it. How does it do the rain thing it does with the oil on the strings.

7 Comments
2024/10/23
01:53 UTC

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What does the lever on the chimney do?

the furnace is a Justus Mino 2.0, but the chimney is unknown and we didn’t receive a manual for it. This is a rented house, our landlord gave us all the documentation for the furnace, and nothing about the chimney. depending on how we turn it (you can’t pull it out) smoke starts leaking out of the seam and the vents on the top of the stove. please help!

5 Comments
2024/10/20
17:11 UTC

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Blade Sharpener

Just curious the exact way to use this to sharpen my knives. Seems somewhat self-explanatory by simply running the edge of the blade along the stone on either side for both edges but wanna make sure I’m not doing anything wrong to mess up the blades.

2 Comments
2024/10/17
06:56 UTC

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How does this filing cabinet worm if the drawer walls aren't tall enough for files?

Brand is Columbia, I'm told it's very old

2 Comments
2024/10/16
21:57 UTC

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How do I open this Window Cover? I see hinges and a latch cover sort of thing. Magnetic maybe?

0 Comments
2024/10/14
22:42 UTC

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How do I put toilet paper in this holder.

7 Comments
2024/10/14
03:22 UTC

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How come I can see the sun in the glare in the photo?

How come I can see a little sun in the glare in the photo? I'm not sure I've ever seen that before.

1 Comment
2024/10/10
18:56 UTC

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Whatdoido?

Question: the last time the power went off in my building, an apt complex in San Francisco, some of these lights didn't come back on once power was restored. How do I get them back on? Is it a bulb change or is it a fuse located somewhere else? It only happened in a couple different areas. Please help.

1 Comment
2024/09/30
22:56 UTC

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water filter

Have this water filter in the house I bought. Does it work and how effective is it?

1 Comment
2024/09/25
16:00 UTC

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Forearm machine

Hello, My dad found this in his basement, it's supposed to be some Kind of a device that you use to build muscle in your wrist or your forearm by bending the Spring. However i've no idea how to assemble the handle with the Spring. If anybody could help, thx in advance.

0 Comments
2024/09/24
11:27 UTC

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How Did They Do This Effect During A Live Show?

This is making me crazy. How the hell did they make the glitter & The Barney Bag in the NYC show shoot up from the tree stump like this live on stage at 12:13? Someone please help me figure it out. People who may have done with special effects may know.

https://youtu.be/pukkCORO-wQ?feature=shared

0 Comments
2024/09/22
18:19 UTC

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