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The Longest Journey Hints

What can I do with the strange machine?

  • 1 of 11: It is located to the left after you go outside your home.
  • 2 of 11: Hmm ... that clamp looks interesting.  Maybe you could take it.
  • 3 of 11: It looks like you need to operate the machine to get rid of the water that's in the pipes.
  • 4 of 11: You have to connect it to electric power to get it started.
  • 5 of 11: This means you need to reconnect the frayed wires in the upper right of the machine screen.
  • 6 of 11: Then you have to turn the right and left screws until you get the four knobs aligned.
  • 7 of 11: Now you must turn off the water.
  • 8 of 11: Try turning the wheel on the left.
  • 9 of 11: The pressure is too high.  Look for a way to release it.
  • 10 of 11: You can do this by turning the valve on the little "gas can".
  • 11 of 11: Once you've released the pressure, you can turn the wheel and then get the clamp.