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Leominster: =BEAUTIFUL= Otis HIGHdraulic Elevator @ Wood Block Building

2,612 views · Published 3 July 2009 · 3:57 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: georgef551 · 2009 · Science & Technology

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While I was attempting to see if there's a good view of downtown at the top of the Wood Block Building, I decided to record this BEAUTIFUL Otis elevator, with fancy Mohogony trim.
   Initially, I thought it was a traction elevator, because you can't really hear the hydraulic motor running, but while waiting for it for the downward trip, I heard the tell-tale signs of hydraulics, and I place the camera near the door for you to hear it.
  Overall, the ride was okay. It did sway gently about 1/4" in all directions, and the pace was a bit uneven, especially on the way up. I also noticed that the doors open prior to final leveling, which is odd for a hydraulic to do. I've only seen that happen with high-speed traction models.
  Also, on the way down, I stalled on  pressing the button, because the elevator was in use. To prevent issues and possible questioning, I let that person take their ride. If it was going up to meet them, then it would continue to meet me, and I didn't want that, so I waited until I heard it stop at their destination.
  NOTE: The camera was pointed down, as well as the finger covering the lens, for security reasons. Office buildings tend to not like video recorders.

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