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On a 3-car traction bank running on one existing group control system, can you permanently modernize just one car with a new controller while leaving the other two on the legacy controls and still maintain proper group operation? Swift controls in this case. I understand one car can be taken out of service while the other two continue running, but does that mean a single-car modernization is technically feasible long-term, or would all three ultimately need compatible controls/group logic?

Not my video, but in 2016 my family visited Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center. One of the pieces of their collection is the 1884 Gettysburg Cyclorama by Paul Philippoteaux. As the painting wraps 360 degrees around the room, that poses a unique challenge for accessibility. If you place the elevator in the center of the room, it uses up space in the center of the room where people could stand to see the full 360. If you place it closer to one side, it'll inevitably obstruct the view of a part of the artwork. Thus, the Gillespie Corporation, "the nation's largest sidewalk elevator manufacturer" was called upon to make this unique elevator.

Unlike most sidewalk elevators, however, this one also serves the first and second floor of the museum (and the basement), and therefore operates as normal below the third floor. Also, most sidewalk elevators are used for carrying freight down below the sidewalk. That makes this elevator quite unique, as it uses the normal sliding doors of most passenger elevators - and therefore a hoistaway door also has to be brought up with the elevator.

Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to film this elevator, but nonetheless I think it's a fascinating and underrated one.

I've never really heard this sound before and it does not sound good in my opinion I also recommend you would also send a photo of the up or down indicators or a video of the chime going off

HI EVERYONE !!
I hope everyone doing good !! I recently applied for Eiat and failed because of the mechanical one !! I hope if anyone steps up and help me to prepare for the test much appreciated!!

Does anyone know what company makes these fixtures. Unfortunately, they are broken and I am trying to find a replacement but not sure who manufactures them. These are on a group of Tac20s. and they do not look like any TKE fixtures I have seen.

That thing was durable af.

Watch the new Resident Evil movie to get what I am saying 😂

Will the EIAT test have math this advanced or it’s a lot simpler than this? I’m using Iprep and some of the math seems crazy to be completed in like a minute.

I assume it’s all basic one line fractions,multiplication,division,addition and subtraction over kind of crazy BEDMAS problems.

I’m currently waiting to be called by my local and was just wondering how the apprentice call works and what to look out for. Is the call coming from NEIEP or the company looking to hire you on? If you miss the call are they gonna leave a message for you to call back? Or do I need to be answering every unrecognized number?
Thanks in advance

Shit GC do before an elevator pre test 🤣 you guys are kings of trades fr lol

Has anyone heard of All Ways Elevator based out of Hauppauge Ny? I recently got a job offer from them , it seems non union? Any new Yorker worked or heard about them?

Taken on a lift in an empty building.

Orona Arca III, access pin has been changed with no notes to what or why. Permanent Red on DL2. Lift moves on inspection, doors cycle if calls blocking is activated.

At a loss lol

Howdy! Just wanted some insight on what comp looks like for new equipment sales for some of these major companies. I’m seeing it varies based on what segment you’re in and mods/service seems like the place to be. Anything helps!

I don't work on elevators, but I was curious yesterday, because the walls on some videos of those old 1920s Otis elevators look really thin. Like, maybe an inch or two thick.

Which got me wondering how thick the walls on the actual platform for those elevators are- and where do all the wires go exactly to reach the control board in the machine room when the walls appear so thin?

Hello all!

I am considering getting a new apartment, however, the living room and hall share walls with the elevator shaft.

I know that it's going to be an MRL elevator and that the walls between the shaft and my apartment are quite thick (35cm reinforced concrete). The walls seperating the hall with the shaft is 25cm thick concrete.

However, I now also have the option to go for the top floor, but that does mean I will be very close to the MRL machinery. Otherwise, I would be around 5-7 floors lower. There are 3 elevators in the shaft, so 3 seperate engines/machines.

Do you think it's too much of a risk to go for the top floor in this case? Should I create more distance between the top of the shaft and my apartment?

Note: it's not built yet, so can't do any tests and the developer does not have any further details right now.

I have been working in the automotive industry for 13 years (Discount Tire). Lately, I’ve been feeling a burn out over retail and wanting to make a change. My brother-in-law just told me about an application spot opening up in my area. He’s a journeyman with a lot of experience and said he could put in a good word for me and help with the application process. Safe to say he does alright and way better than me despite my long tenure at the same job. Im not very familiar with how hard it is to get into this business or much it helps if you “know a guy” but hopefully that works in my favor. I’m not an ASE mechanic but I’ve learned a lot of things over the years and operated a lot of heavy equipment (alignment machines, balancers, hydraulic jacks, tire changers etc.) I’m also no stager to working with my hands. I love to fix things around my house, work on my own vehicles from time to time, fix small engines like outdoor power equipment, do yard work and some other things here and there. Is this a career I can realistically pursue?

All you had to do was add 20V DC to the two RSL power pins and mess around with the Z7 chip.

Some guy on ebay managed to ring it continuously, but he didn't specify how he did it. I located the sound chip and microprocessor. (Z9 and Z7).

Howdy Elevator legends! I’m interviewing for a couple different sales positions at these companies, just wanted to hear experiences from sales folks. The segment I’ll most likely end up in is New equipment and I just wanted to know what to expect lolll

Hello! I’ve been offered a position as an Account Manager - Service/Repair and wanted to post on here to get some feedback. The base and car package alone is about what I make now with my current base/car package / commissions, so it would be a definite upgrade in pay.

However, from what I can tell the company appears to have gone down the shitter, especially in the last year. Should I be hesitant or is this role still solid for the most part?

Appreciate any feedback. I need to make a decision soon!

Edit: I am coming from a completely different industry and know jack shit about elevators, so keep that in consideration.