knob on outside of garage.

[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.

[Jim Katen]

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

[Darren]

If the lawn sprinkler control is located in the garage, it could be a rain senors?

Darren

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[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.

[Les]

I'll throw my lot in with KurtM.

[Bill Kibbel]

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".

[kurt]

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.

[jon_ran]

Radio transmitter for a water meter installed inside the home. Where was the water meter located?