Restricted & Amazing Dover Classic Hydraulic Elevator at Shelter Cove Inn in Beach Haven, NJ

I GOT ON!!! Talk about perfect timing! This elevator is locked from the outside, meaning that you need a key to call it on any floor. After I was leaving, a woman with a gorgeous dog came. I saw her pull out keys, and it turns out she had a pair!!! She let me ride with her, so I started on 3, holding the door so it would lock on me! Another perfect timing is my camera ran out of memory right after the machine room turned off! Notice ALL of the buttons light up, the indicator COMPLETELY lights up, but no directional lantern! :( Enjoy this true beauty, because I may not be able to retake it.

And yes, this is the sequel to "2 Epic Fails, 2 Epic Wins"

Technical Specs:
Brand- Dover
Fixtures- Classic (Yay!)
Type- Inground Hydraulic
Speed- 150 FPM
Capacity- 2100 lbs.
Installed- ~ Late 1980's

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[aa9g1]

Just like schools, a lot of apartment buildings (esp. retirement homes) restrict elevators for ADA (Disabled) persons only & passengers with them. This cuts down on electricity & elevator maintenance costs, and keeps the elevator free for ADA people to use more freely as they need them more than those of us that don't & can use the stairs.

[suzzex]

@aa9g1 That's actually a really good thought. I have never thought of it that way.

[aa9g1]

@suzzex Schools mostly don't want students playing on the elevator. There are too many students all moving about the hallways at the same time to have public elevators for anyone to use. Students would cram in them unsafely & could get stuck like that. Most elevators can only hold about 4 or 5 people comfortably; some only 2 or 3 tops. (Depending on the size of it.)

[suzzex]

@aa9g1 That I do know. My school has locks on all 3 elevators, even another lock on the freighter. (But I have the keys! :D)

[aa9g1]

@suzzex Just don't let anyone there (even your friends) know you've got them. 90% or more of the US population don't know that elevators take universal manufacturer keys. If the elevator ever gets vandalized or breaks down, you're the first one school officials will come looking for.

I got caught stuffing a cabinet unit ventilator with folded paper. It clogged it but did no damage. Every time one would break down, they would come looking for me. This was a long time ago, but same for today.

[suzzex]

@aa9g1 I try and keep it confidential, and even when I do use them I always am very cautious and make sure I return it to the way it was and leave good vibes.

[TheToddy30]

@aa9g1 Except hospital elevators. My local hospital has an Otis that holds at least 12.

[patricknedz]

the elevator I filmed today in the Butler Junior high (middle school) was locked from the outside and locked to operate it. I dont have a key for it, it was some custom ace key, but my former teacher let me film the elevator and ride it without even asking, this is also a dover classic

[patricknedz]

@aa9g1 well technically most elevators can hold 16 people before over weight, and we are not like most people, its not that we are too lazy to walk, but elevators are more fun to us, thats all,

[aa9g1]

@aa9g1 That or they don't want Diesel Ducy on it...LOL!!! There's a new key that ThyssenKrupp (ex-Dover) & Schindler came out with called the DD key. It is a special key that locks out the elevator from Diesel Ducy access...

[suzzex]

@aa9g1 That sounds accurate, especially after listening to the motor.