Elevator Forum

Vintage MCE stuff can be made to stop just fine. The problem is that most guys don't know how to properly set up the regulator( Black Box) or don't ha...

Is there a way for you to verify the drive can regulate zero speed?I wonder if you could have a drive offset problem. I am just basing this off of gen...

A good old possibility in random fuse blowing situations is the car nudging ckt or the buzzer since it is not a regular occurrence. In some cases you ...

We have the same problem with Otis 138HT machines on a 2 to 1 mod job we are doing now. Due the the fan of the cables the idea of mounting the rope gr...

These are all good ideas and the BK and MC or anything else that uses a Sprecher Schuh type of relay, are always suspect. I would try swapping PMI car...

Very nice looking job! We are doing a similar job right now but using the MCE I control. I hope to post some pictures myself when it is done. We had t...

Yep I think part of working for Haughton was doing constant field retrofits. I know most people are all too happy to rip them out but it was the stuff...

If the operator has just one belt it is probably the T 1 C. If it has three belts it is probably the TH operator which is the better of the two. The T...

Thanks E-man. I am aware how the old tube circuits worked. I just want a detailed schematic of the I40 modules. I tried downloading the two .gif file ...

When I started years ago a route mechanic typically had about 40 to 50 units on their route. Now take that figure and multiply by 3 or even 4 these da...

Yes I play guitar too and tubes are still the best sounding thing out there ....even in 2012.

This reminds me of an old Otis gearless job we take care of that was put in during the early 1920's. At some point probably late 50's or very early 60...

They could mandate on all units the new style door bypass switches that are found on the newer elevators that put you on car top inspection when activ...

Can you find out from the building engineer how it has managed pass an inspection? We have a few "coffee shop" inspectors where I work too. I would im...