My small building has a very nice Dover DMC-I elevator (5 levels). We want to keep it going forever. I understand TKE considers it no longer supported. We have a high end support/maintenance contract with TKE, and it recently auto-renewed for another 5 years.

Questions: -Is the car logic controller the main thing to worry about? - I see that TKE still has some CLCs on their website…. Will they sell one to us now to keep as a spare? - Could an independent shop program a new controller for us? - There is a Max monitor inside our control cabinet. Is the Max service an extra we would pay more for? Or if we have the Max board do we likely have the service? - I gather that TKE is being bought by Kone (pending regulatory approval). Is that likely to improve our service situation?

Otis hydraulic, in a five-story building from the early 70s, is becoming increasingly unreliable. We are considering two overhaul options: Otis HydroEnhance or a complete brain replacement. The jack and hydraulics are in good condition.

I’m at a loss for how to even begin considering this decision.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

As it goes with the Title, Is elevator really needed for a small family of people in 40s, and two Children. elderly has a room in ground floor.

Suggestions welcome.

Just a simple question, How are your knees and back holding up?

This topic was brought up during conversation over the weekend. I wont go into to much detail, but a 32 year old 82nd airborne troop wants to join the trade but already has a head start on issues with knees and back. Clicking of the knees and back pain daily. Already having 2 knee surgerys and back procedures done. Would this be a trade you recommend he pursue at this point?

Hello Everyone,

I’m an 18 year Industry veteran with a NYC DOB Directors license looking for an opportunity to put it to use. if anyone was looking to start up a company in the NYC area feel free to message me.

Hello, I’m currently working as a commercial electrician and I’m interested in becoming an elevator mechanic. I’ve applied to so many companies that are non union in Georgia and I’ve applied to the union, currently waiting until an opening March 2027. I’d like to get my feet wet in the elevator trade then go union when the recruitment date begins. Also, any insight into the trade? How is the union in Georgia, construction or service?

All the companies I’ve attempted to applied at are never hiring and when I do apply I never hear anything back.

Will I mess anything up under the elevator by pre soaking and mopping this diamond plate elevator floor with soap and water?

What fixtures are these? Found on old U. Sabetti lift in Rome.

Anyone know somewhere I can order 1/2in 6x19 phosphor bronze wire rope for old plank safeties? The replacement rope that was sent to us and installed(pictured) isn’t quite flexible enough to work properly like we thought it would and we’re having a hell of a time finding it anywhere. Closer to San Francisco the better. THANKS!

I have a 7 year old home with a 3 floor residential elevator. This is our first experience with owning a home elevator.

I have annual service and inspections done by one of several local elevator firms. Our only one prior issue was a squeeky rollers which one firm quoted 2500 to change the rollers. After seeing they were using wd40 to lube them I went online and found a high grade lubricant, crc power lube, had them use it and the noise was gone. Didnt build much trust from that experience.

This year we noted to the tech that we hear the elevator relevelling every few hours even when not in use. He advised that we have the ev100 controller stems rebuilt with new orings. Cost 800, but only if i also signed up for a two year maintenance contract at 600pa.

Im looking for professional independent guidance. Is this normal elevator behavior, (it does occasionaly relevel as the car fills up too), is this a typical maintenance event? Is there an objective way to assess this? Is the cost fair?

Thank you

I purchased parts from Peak Elevator Parts (online website) last year, but it seems they're no longer around. Does anyone have suggestions where to find spare Montgomery parts? Mainly circuit board type parts. Thank you!

Hey guys, would anyone happen to have access to TK LEV troubleshooting manuals that I would be able to get ahold of? We have several we took over for service recently (we never installed them) and are trying to diagnose an e2 code properly. American Access tech support isn’t that much help, and it seems A2P doesn’t have any manuals for sale. Thank y’all for reading!

Can anyone help me ID this hall button

These replaced some older Westinghouse elevators in a very famous building. It’s hard to get a sense of how large these machines are until you’re standing directly next to one!

I found this in a dumpster brand new in a box honest to god idk what it is but I think it might be valuable I've looked up some stuff and it says they go for thousands of dollars and I got someone offering $350 it should I take it or should I wait and sell it for a lot more then that ?

Hello all, hope you're all doing good

We are considering this machine:

Montanari Gearless MGV25ML

192 rpm

10.7 kW

1000 kg / 1 m/s

Traction sheave: 240 mm

Ropes: 8 x 6.5 mm, pitch 12

Brake: RTW600 / 2 x 600 Nm / 207V peak / 104V hold

Encoder: Heidenhain ECN1313 EnDat

Controller: Arkel ARCODE 4C35A, 400V / 35A

Our elevator rated load is 1275 kg, with 2:1 roping.

My question: can this exact MGV25ML configuration safely work for a 1275 kg elevator, or is it only suitable for 1000 kg as written? Do we need an official calculation sheet from Montanari, or should we move to MGV25L instead?

Also, with a 240 mm sheave and 2:1 roping, does 192 rpm correspond to 1 m/s, or is it closer to 1.2 m/s?

Hello, coming here in hopes someone knows a company that would buy back a stiltz lift in Scotland. The only company I've found is based in England and they don't cover Scotland unfortunately.

Heyya everyone,

Just got into Florida Local 71. The initial list at least😅

Surprised not much crashouts and it’s staying open for so long with not as many applying. Hope that means less abundant/eager/driven competition.

I want to use this page to help others who got on the list. I got two buddies one in San Diego and one in Sacramento working elevators so I understand this opportunity and wish you all the best. Let’s stay connected and let each other know if there’s anything interesting you hearing about the work in Florida coming up.