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the_derek•2mo ago

Blew a motor controller on a 1984 Dover, learned a hard lesson

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the_emery•2mo ago

TIL elevator counterweights are actually heavier than the car when empty

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ryan_sanchez•2mo ago

Replaced my old brake pads and the math finally makes sense

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williamt44•2mo ago

Hit 500 rescues logged in my service book today

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the_gray•2mo ago

Hydraulic leveling valves vs. roped hydro, why I switched back

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torres.elizabeth•2mo ago

Spent $1,200 on a remote diagnostic kit, think it was a mistake

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the_jessica•2mo ago

Leveling off at every floor? Two schools of thought and I keep flip flopping

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brookef73•2mo ago

That old timer who said never trust a car without a test ride

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hall.emma•2mo ago

Finally fixed a door dwell issue that stumped me for 2 days

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averym82•2mo ago

Rope lube on old traction sheaves, any luck?

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thomas.piper•2mo ago

Old Otis relay swap changed my whole approach to door locks

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jade226•2mo ago

Tried tapping the brake drum with a hammer to line up an old Otis, now the governor has a stutter

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lindareed•2mo ago

Found out elevator doors only need 11 inches of overhead clearance, blew my mind

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davis.ivan•2mo ago

Dropped $220 on a backup rope brake for the inspection cart, best money I've spent in ages

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kai807•2mo ago

I finally checked an old elevator's oil logs, found a surprise from 1978

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