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Lord Dover
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Welcome to my channel! Here, you will find videos concerning elevators, escalators, buses, and any other form of transportation, engineering or nature. Occasionally, I will upload a random video, but never unrelated to nature or engineering. As I collect elevator parts both vintage and new, I will start to film demos of how they work and how to make them work. Nearly all of my older content is silent, but all future videos consist of narration by yours truly. A typical elevator video consists of one ride with a quiet round-trip showing the indicator, a another ride doing a cab/fixture view and if necessary an impact cam ride. (Of course I will also show relevant surroundings) This way, you get the full experience of the elevator.
Primarily, I film in the Northeast region, and have taken major trips to:
New York City
Washington DC
Long Beach Island, NJ
Newport, RI
Boston, MA
Stamford, CT
Spammers, you are more than welcome to make a fool of yourself. I laugh at your immature, pathetic stupidity.
=======CAMERAS USED=======
[480p HQ] Canon Powershot A470
(April 6, 2009 - August 8, 2009)
[480p HQ] Canon Powershot A1100IS
(August 8, 2009 - January 31, 2010)
[720p HD] Sony Cybershot DSC-W290
(January 31, 2010 - April 30, 2011)
Current Camera: [1080p AVCHD]
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V (Red :D)
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A bit about me...
In quick summary, my favorite companies are KONE, Dover, OTIS, Schindler and Midland. I am relatively neutral on Montgomery, Montgomery KONE, ThyssenKrupp and other brands. I don't particularly like KONE or Fujitec as I feel they make elevators that don't live up to what they describe them as. I enjoy the soothing hum of hydraulic motors and appreciate the smooth, swift and fast operation of traction elevators. Freight elevators are just plain awesome, regardless of the brand. In terms of fixtures, I like every Dover, OTIS and Schindler line, along with Innovation Decorator, GAL JetPlus VPB Series (Vandal-Resistant) and various EPCO fixtures. I don't have a favorite in terms of escalators, but Schindler seems to make the best one out of everyone.
Besides elevators, I take heavy interest in public transportation, particularly buses and trains. Obviously, my favorite bus company is The Bee-Line Bus System, and I absolutely love their fleet of Orion Vs and Neoplan Artics. Escalators, traffic lights and anything else related to science or mathematics while also grab my attention. On top of all of my engineering interests, I love animals, nature and believe in conserving the environment.
With that said, enjoy! :)
Primarily, I film in the Northeast region, and have taken major trips to:
New York City
Washington DC
Long Beach Island, NJ
Newport, RI
Boston, MA
Stamford, CT
Spammers, you are more than welcome to make a fool of yourself. I laugh at your immature, pathetic stupidity.
=======CAMERAS USED=======
[480p HQ] Canon Powershot A470
(April 6, 2009 - August 8, 2009)
[480p HQ] Canon Powershot A1100IS
(August 8, 2009 - January 31, 2010)
[720p HD] Sony Cybershot DSC-W290
(January 31, 2010 - April 30, 2011)
Current Camera: [1080p AVCHD]
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V (Red :D)
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A bit about me...
In quick summary, my favorite companies are KONE, Dover, OTIS, Schindler and Midland. I am relatively neutral on Montgomery, Montgomery KONE, ThyssenKrupp and other brands. I don't particularly like KONE or Fujitec as I feel they make elevators that don't live up to what they describe them as. I enjoy the soothing hum of hydraulic motors and appreciate the smooth, swift and fast operation of traction elevators. Freight elevators are just plain awesome, regardless of the brand. In terms of fixtures, I like every Dover, OTIS and Schindler line, along with Innovation Decorator, GAL JetPlus VPB Series (Vandal-Resistant) and various EPCO fixtures. I don't have a favorite in terms of escalators, but Schindler seems to make the best one out of everyone.
Besides elevators, I take heavy interest in public transportation, particularly buses and trains. Obviously, my favorite bus company is The Bee-Line Bus System, and I absolutely love their fleet of Orion Vs and Neoplan Artics. Escalators, traffic lights and anything else related to science or mathematics while also grab my attention. On top of all of my engineering interests, I love animals, nature and believe in conserving the environment.
With that said, enjoy! :)
Hometown:
Westchester, NY
Country:
United States
Occupation:
Student
Interests:
Elevators, Escalators, Traffic Lights, Nature, The Bee-Line Bus System
Movies:
NCIS, Fear Factor, Wipeout
Music:
1980's, 1990's, Light Rock, Pop
Books:
OTIS: Giving Rise to the Modern City
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My Infamous MRL Rant (Beta)
Now about that MRL rant that I am famous for... (there may be a few typos, but overall I get my point across)
Many of you by now know that I absolutely LOVE the concept of compact-traction elevators, especially ones lacking machine rooms. Even KONE Inc. is aware of my criticisms (and ain't to happy about it either! :D) Let me evaluate my facts and opinions briefly to support my legitimate argument:
Rumors have it that hydraulic elevators are not "environmentally friendly". How absurd is that! For over 75 years, they have proved to be nothing but reliable! Have you ever heard of a hydraulic elevator catastrophically failing? Not me! Many people argue that hydraulic elevators leak oil. This fact is not false, but is stretched. Hydraulic elevators are notorious for leaking oil in the pit of the elevator shaft, not the ground in which they reside. How could oil seep through a double-cylinder into the ground? The chances of that happening are as likely as a traction elevator falling to the bottom of the pit at full speed. (Which in case you are unaware is very little.) To reassure stubborn people of this issue, holeless applications have been invented to prevent "inground contamination" from happening. Another issue people seem to have is power. Hydraulic elevator's don't consume as much power as you would think. When a hydraulic elevator needs to ascend, a pump turns on, a standard commercial elevator running somewhere around 480V to force oil into the cylinder, raising the piston. What happens when it needs to descend? The valves of the pump open, releasing the oil back into the reservoir, using no voltage to the pump. The electricity consumption of the hydraulic elevator is over-exaggerated. Traction elevators require an enormous amount of electricity for a motor to turn the sheave, in turn moving the elevator. As stated before, the electricity consumption of hydraulic elevators in exaggerated.
Let's get nitty-gritty about MRL elevators. When you have an MRL elevator, there is no machine room for the elevator. (Hence the term MRL.) My first concern with this design is a technician's safety. When a technician goes to work, he usually has a nice, safe machine room to work in. With MRL elevators, they are shoved into the shaft way and have no other choice but to service the elevator on the actual cab. Not only is this extremely difficult, it is extremely dangerous. Another grind I have about MRL elevators are their compact motors. How on Earth can they be as reliable as a traditional elevator? That tiny motor is going to wear, and not in a matter of 50 years, more along the lines of 20 years. This opinion applies to OTIS Gen2, Schindler 400A, Schindler 3300, ThyssenKrupp ISIS, ThyssenKrupp TIME, ThyssenKrupp Synergy, KONE EcoSpace, KONE MonoSpace, Fujitec Talon and any other MRL application. One thing is true about MRL elevators, and that is that they do reduce electric consumption. However, in the long run, they can be more expensive than hydraulic elevators, and in my opinion more unreliable and more dangerous.
Many of you also know that I am not a huge fan of KONE. Here is why: In November of 2007, KONE discontinued all production of hydraulic and conventional traction elevators, further pushing EcoDisc lines. My question is why? Why would you eliminate the hydraulic elevator, a design over 75 years old that has proven nothing but reliability? I am also not a fan of KONE controllers and KONE door equipment. KONE controllers are not the smartest and can take several minutes to dispatch an elevator, even when traffic is not heavy. KONE door equipment is also very flimsy and cheap, even worse than Schindler's. (Which is really saying something...) In fact, KONE uses the same equipment that Concord LU/LA elevators used! Let me clarify with one thing though: I do like the EcoDisc motor. I think it is a progression in the elevator industry and has a lot of potential... in the machine room, not welded onto a guide rail. Fujitec I feel the same way, except I think their hydraulic elevators are deplorable. I do like their escalators, and have yet to experience a Fujitec traction, but maybe for them discontinuing hydraulics wasn't so bad! (ex. Zara International at Roosevelt Field Mall and Barnes & Noble/Bed, Bath & Beyond in TriBeCa, NY)
Think about those valid points, and remember them. Once again, feel free to PM me any questions or comments regarding this rant.
Many of you by now know that I absolutely LOVE the concept of compact-traction elevators, especially ones lacking machine rooms. Even KONE Inc. is aware of my criticisms (and ain't to happy about it either! :D) Let me evaluate my facts and opinions briefly to support my legitimate argument:
Rumors have it that hydraulic elevators are not "environmentally friendly". How absurd is that! For over 75 years, they have proved to be nothing but reliable! Have you ever heard of a hydraulic elevator catastrophically failing? Not me! Many people argue that hydraulic elevators leak oil. This fact is not false, but is stretched. Hydraulic elevators are notorious for leaking oil in the pit of the elevator shaft, not the ground in which they reside. How could oil seep through a double-cylinder into the ground? The chances of that happening are as likely as a traction elevator falling to the bottom of the pit at full speed. (Which in case you are unaware is very little.) To reassure stubborn people of this issue, holeless applications have been invented to prevent "inground contamination" from happening. Another issue people seem to have is power. Hydraulic elevator's don't consume as much power as you would think. When a hydraulic elevator needs to ascend, a pump turns on, a standard commercial elevator running somewhere around 480V to force oil into the cylinder, raising the piston. What happens when it needs to descend? The valves of the pump open, releasing the oil back into the reservoir, using no voltage to the pump. The electricity consumption of the hydraulic elevator is over-exaggerated. Traction elevators require an enormous amount of electricity for a motor to turn the sheave, in turn moving the elevator. As stated before, the electricity consumption of hydraulic elevators in exaggerated.
Let's get nitty-gritty about MRL elevators. When you have an MRL elevator, there is no machine room for the elevator. (Hence the term MRL.) My first concern with this design is a technician's safety. When a technician goes to work, he usually has a nice, safe machine room to work in. With MRL elevators, they are shoved into the shaft way and have no other choice but to service the elevator on the actual cab. Not only is this extremely difficult, it is extremely dangerous. Another grind I have about MRL elevators are their compact motors. How on Earth can they be as reliable as a traditional elevator? That tiny motor is going to wear, and not in a matter of 50 years, more along the lines of 20 years. This opinion applies to OTIS Gen2, Schindler 400A, Schindler 3300, ThyssenKrupp ISIS, ThyssenKrupp TIME, ThyssenKrupp Synergy, KONE EcoSpace, KONE MonoSpace, Fujitec Talon and any other MRL application. One thing is true about MRL elevators, and that is that they do reduce electric consumption. However, in the long run, they can be more expensive than hydraulic elevators, and in my opinion more unreliable and more dangerous.
Many of you also know that I am not a huge fan of KONE. Here is why: In November of 2007, KONE discontinued all production of hydraulic and conventional traction elevators, further pushing EcoDisc lines. My question is why? Why would you eliminate the hydraulic elevator, a design over 75 years old that has proven nothing but reliability? I am also not a fan of KONE controllers and KONE door equipment. KONE controllers are not the smartest and can take several minutes to dispatch an elevator, even when traffic is not heavy. KONE door equipment is also very flimsy and cheap, even worse than Schindler's. (Which is really saying something...) In fact, KONE uses the same equipment that Concord LU/LA elevators used! Let me clarify with one thing though: I do like the EcoDisc motor. I think it is a progression in the elevator industry and has a lot of potential... in the machine room, not welded onto a guide rail. Fujitec I feel the same way, except I think their hydraulic elevators are deplorable. I do like their escalators, and have yet to experience a Fujitec traction, but maybe for them discontinuing hydraulics wasn't so bad! (ex. Zara International at Roosevelt Field Mall and Barnes & Noble/Bed, Bath & Beyond in TriBeCa, NY)
Think about those valid points, and remember them. Once again, feel free to PM me any questions or comments regarding this rant.
Channel Comments
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drenahmeti22
(23 hours ago)
I found you on skype add mee LOL pm me!!!
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88888kitty1
(2 days ago)
the only elevator thing a want now is an impulse button
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coastercubby
(3 days ago)
Freight elevators are the best especially Otis. Never been a Dover freight elevator before but they look awesome as well. I believe I have been on a Schindler freight elevator before but not positive.
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CaptainElevator42189
(3 days ago)
I did check the weather forecast for the NYC/New Rochelle area, and it said there's a 50-60% chance of rain for the next few days. Then it will clear off, and maybe then you can do another Kruppy Mod update video.
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clarkloveselevators
(3 days ago)
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
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CaptainElevator42189
(4 days ago)
Any new updates yet on the modernization?
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DaveMatthewsHeey
(4 days ago)
HEEEEY, you must come to Six flags and listen to HALLOWEEN!! WATCH MY NEWEST VIDEO OR I WILL PLUCK OUR YOUR CHICKEN SEYES!
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jaymietreadwell
(5 days ago)
Your rant has a lot of very valid points, most of which I totally agree with :)
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coastercubby
(5 days ago)
Did not get a video on the Dover as of yet. That will be up very soon and I did ride it. Aside from some relays that need some minor cleaning, the elevator is in overall good health. The bumpers are going to go bye-bye and get replaced with the IR sensors. There is a vent in the elevator but no fan, so it is totally fan free! If you were to aim a flash light at the vent you can see inside the shaft, so I took a ride on it with the lights out.
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an65001
(6 days ago)
I shall create the elevator company called Schneider Hussey which will manufacture hydraulic elevators and high-rise pneumatic elevators running on compressed air. KONE will try to copy me by making the EcoAir MRL Pneumatic elevator which will fail all the time.
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