Guess what this is a photo of!

[Renee Attili]

Is it used for transmitting?

 

[Andy M.]

I don't know what a "D" beam is or how to control one but I have to go with "NO" for all the above.

 

[Renee Attili]

Is it from the Automotive world?

 

[Andy M.]

I can be used in many different industries.

 

[Renee Attili]

Does it check for electrical voltage or short circuits?

 

[Jeekinz]

Some sort of switch?....like an alarm switch?

 

[keltin]

A spark generator?

 

[keltin]

It's a mercury switch. Perhaps used in a thermostat or to indicate whether something is level or in motion.

Or maybe a moisture detector/sensor?

 

[Buck]

Is it some form of sensor or detector?

 

[LT72884]

is the quarter there for us to see how big it is or is it have something to do with the quarter.

 

[Jeekinz]

........rotflmao

 

[Andy M.]

Sorry, guys. Keep trying. the quarter is there for scale only

 

[Buck]

Is it some form of electronic tuning fork?

 

[Uncle Bob]

Some type of fuse?

 

[keltin]

Is it a lighter?

 

[Andy M.]

None of the above.

 

[Jeekinz]

Are the used in manufacturing or testing?

 

[Buck]

Pressure switch?

Sample holders for some sort of analyzer?

 

[keltin]

Some kind of ink spraying device. Used in printing, painting, etc?

 

[expatgirl]

Are you suuuuuuuuuure that it's not also a halogen light bulb???? I just replaced something that looks JUST like it in my stove exhaust fan yesterday??? Just kidding--have NO clue.