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Mediocre 2009 Thyssenkrupp Signa4 Hydraulic Elevator at 44th Executive Center (Myrtle Beach SC)
This building looked straight out of the 1980's, but color me shocked when this was actually built in 2009, meaning this TK is original. This elevator doesn't run that good, and the chimes are pretty loud.
Elevator Brand: Thyssenkrupp
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 2009
Current Controller: TAC2#
Capacity: 2100 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Signa4
Floor Indicator: Signa4 Analog Dot Matrix
Arrow Lanterns: Signa4
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Replacements:
Buttons: New Traditional (1st floor Call Button)
Elevator Ratings: 4/10
Overall Opinions: Needs Attention
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: March 15th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Elevator Brand: Thyssenkrupp
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 2009
Current Controller: TAC2#
Capacity: 2100 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Signa4
Floor Indicator: Signa4 Analog Dot Matrix
Arrow Lanterns: Signa4
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Replacements:
Buttons: New Traditional (1st floor Call Button)
Elevator Ratings: 4/10
Overall Opinions: Needs Attention
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: March 15th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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1988-Dover-Impulse-Hydraulic-Elevator-at-The-Historic-Love-Building-(Gastonia,-NC)
This was not a plotted out building I wanted to see. This place is built in 1904... and Dover Impulse.
Don't get me wrong, I like Impulses and this runs fine I guess, but being in a historic building like this doesn't make me too happy. Sure it may have been added on (or maybe a replacement), but there was so much potential to have something nicer and not another Basic Impulse I can find elsewhere.
Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3 (B locked I guess)
Est Installation: 1988
Original Fixtures: Impulse (Contact Block) Buttons / Analog Dot Matrix Floor Indicator / Impulse Arrow Lanterns
Original Stuff Remaining: Mostly All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): Replacement Impulse (Microswitch) Buttons
Filmed: April 15th, 2022
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1 year ago
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100--Original-1987-Dover-Impulse-Hydraulic-Elevator-at-Branchview-Square-(Concord,-NC)
There's a lot of rare finds for elevators, but how about a 1980's Dover Impulse with ALL of the Original Contact Block Impulse Buttons? Well, here is a completely original one.
This is a simple but charming 2 Story Impulse, complete with a scenic view, which is an odd but nice choice. A major concern though is the loose COP. On a different clip not shown, when trying to open the Phone Cabinet, the Panel almost came off and that would've been dangerous. That explains the common banging noise going up and down, in which they need to secure it down ASAP. Besides that, this was a surprise overall and it even runs well.
Elevator Brand: Dover
Elevator Model (if identifiable): Oildraulic
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 2
Installed: 1987
Current Controller: DMC-1
Capacity: 2100 lbs
Speed: 100 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Impulse (Contact Block)
Floor Indicator: Dover Analog Dot Matrix
Arrow Lanterns: Impulse (Single Segments)
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down / Dover Buzz
Recorded: August 2nd, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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SLIGH
Slightly-Crusty-1997-US-Soft-Touch-Hydraulic-Elevator-420-5th-Ave-West-(Hendersonville,-NC)
On this day, I found 3 jackpot elevators! This is 3 out of 3, and the other 2 will be shown later this month.
It's rather interesting they went with a Soft Touch. This would've been a Fully OG Soft Touch had two buttons not been replaced. One with a TK Aurora button, the other one is unknown but was installed rather crapily. The Cab seems a bit crusty due to the ripped off labels beside the buttons. One of the Laterns has a piece missing and the elevator is pretty jolty when going down.
Besides that, this is a rather unique find! I love me a good Soft Touch, but if only it ran a bit better and didn't look a bit worn...
Elevator Brand: United States (US)
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 3
Est Installation: 1997
OG Fixtures: Soft Touch
Original Stuff Remaining: Almost All Original
Mods/Later Additions (if any): Replacement TK Aurora Button, another replacement button (unknown)
Filmed: October 4th, 2021
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1 year ago
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RESHO
Reshoot-of-a-Basic-1961-Otis-Black-Button-Traction-Elevator-at-110-N-Center-Street-(Hickory-NC)
This is an old cab I haven't filmed in 2 years. Overall, this seems to be running well and holding up fine for the most part. Sometimes the buttons get stuck, the cab is tiny, and the cab is super boring, but besides that it's a classic little cab.
This place is going under some renovations, but mostly on the first floor. The large office on the first floor got completely gutted, but there is no restroom down there as far as I know, just the 2nd and Basement floors. So far, I highly doubt the other floors or lobbies will be redone, but I got this and a reshoot of the 2nd floor bathroom just in case. I'm keeping an eye on this place in case anything happens.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Traction
Floors Served: 3
Installed: 1961
Original Fixtures: Otis Black Buttons
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Add Ons (if any): NA
Filmed: December 16th, 2022
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MORE
More-2005-Schindler-MT-500A-Traction-Elevators-at-One-Piedmont-Town-Center-(Charlotte,-NC)
At first, these look to be the same as the prior ones at Two Piedmont, but these are configured a bit different. The right set of two (shown in the video) are the only two that serve the Lower Level floor as well as the upper floors, and the left set of two (not shown) only serve the upper floors. Interesting configuration. Sadly, most of the floors are locked off. Besides that, these sport the same look as Two Piedmont.
Elevator Brand: Schindler
Elevator Model (if identifiable): 500A
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 4
Floors Served: 8 / 9
Installed: 2005
Current Controller: Miconic TX
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350/450 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: MT
Floor Indicator: EPCO
Arrow Lanterns: MT
Chimes/Bells: 400A / MT (Outside)
Elevator Ratings: 7/10
Overall Opinions: Charming
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: March 10th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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FANCY
Fancy---Epic-2001-ThyssenDover-VR-Traction-Elevators-at-110-Oakwood-Dr-(Winston-Salem,-NC)
This building looked like it would've had basic cabs... BOY was I wrong?! We have 3 Fancy ThyssenDover (Dover) Elevators with very fancy and cool features. For one, they have Dover Vandal Resistant Fixtures, and you know how much I love Dover VR. The Cabs and Lobbys are very well designed as well. Not only that, the Outside features CUSTOM SQUARE LATERNS! The Laterns are extremely rare and definitely seem more like a Dover thing compared to TKE. These are some great riding cabs with excellent designs and features! 10/10 Worthy for sure!
Elevator Brand: ThyssenDover (Dover)
Elevator Model (if identifiable): SPF
Elevator Type: Traction
Number of Elevators: 3
Floors Served: 6
Installed: 2001
Current Controller: Traflomatic VI???
Capacity: 3500 lbs
Speed: 350 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: Dover Vandal Resistant (Impulse Base)
Floor Indicator: Small CE? Digital
Arrow Lanterns: Custom Square
Chimes/Bells: Dover Up/Down
Recorded: June 17th, 2022
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note 20
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9 months ago
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AMAZI
Amazing-1997-Otis-Luxury-Elevonic-411-Traction-Elevators-at-6000-Fairview-(Charlotte,-NC)
There is not much to say about this, but it does run surprisingly well.
Elevator Brand: Otis
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 5
Installed: 1997
Current Controller: 211
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: New Series 1
Floor Indicator: Otis Digital Green
Arrow Lanterns: Otis DigitalGreen
Chimes/Bells: Otis Series 1 (Circa 1997)
Elevator Ratings: 6/10
Overall Opinions: Average
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: March 10th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Innovated-1969-Otis-Lexan-Hydraulic-Elevator-at-Days-Inn-(Gatlinburg,-TN)
I had recieved word that this Otis Lexan was recently modded, and it was. This elevator was a rare Otis Lexan HPA 2000 with the Edge Lit Indicator apart of this shithole hotel, and because of that, the elevator became a run down pile of shit. Honestly, the surprising part is how the hell is this dump still open?
It got a pretty unimpressive Innovation Mod by some 3rd Party Company, and I'll give it this, it fixes the issues of this thing running like crap, but I doubt that'll last. However, another issue remains, the shitty and run down cab design still remains. Why did they not update the cab interior? It still looks like a dumpy "drugavator". But then again, this is the same hotel that turned Universal Rundle Colburn urinals into waterless "urinals" and left gaping holes in the walls where the FV's were, so honestly, none of this surprises me. Yet another unlikeable mod.
Prior Elevator Brand: Otis
Modded By: ??? (Generic)
Prior Elevator Model (if identifiable): HPA 2000
Current Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 4
Installed: 1969
Modded In: 2022
Current Controller: NA
Capacity: 2500 lbs
Speed: 125 FPM
Original Fixtures:
Buttons: "Lexan"/"Halo"
Floor Indicator: Otis Edge Lit Indicator
Arrow Lanterns: None
Chimes/Bells: None
Mod Fixtures:
Buttons: Innovation Prestige
Floor Indicator: CE Digital Blue
Arrow Lanterns: Innovation
Chimes/Bells: Innovation / CE
Elevator Ratings: 4/10
Overall Opinions: Dislike
STF’s Elevator Rating Scale:
15. BEYOND EPIMAZING!!!
10: BEAUTIFUL
9: Nice
8: Good/Cool
7: Charming/Unique
6: Interesting/Average
5: Boring/A Bit Iffy
4: Needs Attention/Dislike
3: Junky/Despise
2: Disgusting/Garbage
1: Never riding again!
Recorded: January 4th, 2023
Phone Used: Samsung Galaxy Note20
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3 months ago
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Awesome-but-Super-Slow-1985-Dual-Door-Southern-Hydraulic-Elevator---Hickory-Museum-of-Art-(Hickory,-NC)
Wow, I was not expecting another Southern Elevator! This elevator is clearly an add on to this building, but looks nowhere close to an 1980’s Elevator in my eyes, looks more 1960’s/1970’s to me!
Whether this was actually made in the 1980’s or not, the style does somewhat fit the building in some ways! The Elevator itself is awesome! We have a Double Door Cab with a neato but quiet motor. Oh, and this also features some GAL JetPlus/Black Buttons, and a really cool Floor Indicator! My only complaint is this lift is ridiculously slow, but doesn’t even come close to that POS at the Belk at the Carolina Place Mall. But other than that, I love this elevator!
Elevator Brand: Southern
Elevator Model (if identifiable): NA
Elevator Type: Hydraulic
Floors Served: 4
Est Installation: 1985
Original Fixtures: GAL JetPlus/Black Buttons, OG Floor Indicator
Original Stuff Remaining: All Original
Mods/Later Additions (if any): NA
Filmed: March 20th, 2021
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1 year ago
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