Elevator Forum

Admin,That's a weird phenomenon, about not returning the company vehicle. Poor character. Even if you are getting laid off/fired, you bring their prop...

Sorry again everybody for the negative tone. I'm actually pretty positive minded, and still optimistic. I still look for the best in people.Broke Shea...

Sorry for the following negative rant- it deals mostly with the past, and things are so much better now. But here is some of my experiences with union...

I'm happy when I find someone who can use a meter, and knows which way to turn a pair of Channelocks!Troubleshooter? Wow, if only..

If they respond, are they breaking the union rules regarding soliciting your own employment?Just curious. (We all know how life really works, it's all...

Is a "KH" relay like a Schindler "H" relay? You know, the ones they put on the mid-80s' GEM, GMG, etc? Tiny little wafer-thin pins, get bent easily. T...

Make sure the buffers are topped off with oil, before slamming them. Sometimes they are not shipped new with a full compliment of oil, and nobody both...

I had a unit in Long Beach, (CA), that had only three numbers in it's State number. I think it was like 700 something.Stopped on the brake, which was ...

Travis,Sorry I couldn't help you in time. But looks like the board members here came through for you.If you have any spelling questions, I'm available...

I had a customer in Long beach, whose State # was only 3 digits long! (There's over 160,000 units now)He had a car that stopped on the brake. Best lev...

"release"!I think there is a better procedure, maybe I can find it.Ask yourself what would happen with that method, if the governor isn't working. Doe...

Going out with the new board today.I still think the board is bad. Because regardless, even if there is some mechanical issue, you should still see so...

Originally Posted By: Johnny When your doors are completely closed, how close is the operator arm to the top of the shaft on the bullwheel? you should...

Originally Posted By: Rmoore Does this car have a Safe edge? It could be the cam that retracts the edge and the heel of the clutch that is causing the...

Wow, thanks guys! Great answers...I adjusted everything as best as I could, got the doors to stay shut. But then they were banging the strike! Did a d...