Intro to building – We went to this
building in 2016 and we found 2 elevator controllers that are newer in very
poor shape due to… Well look at it. The
wiring mess could have been from the installation, repairs over time, 4pm
Friday fixes that where never gotten back to or a number of other reasons. We talked to the building about new
controllers and planning for the future back when we submitted our maintenance
agreement to them.
History – The cars for the most part worked ok. On the front car we had to replace the motor drive. But in the back of everyone’s head there was always concern with the condition of the elevator system.
What we did – One of our great Colley Wizards took it upon himself to go to the building and rewire the elevator controller to bring it to what should have been its original installed glory. The building should still consider modernization of the elevator control system but now it is a lot easier to see what is occurring with the control system. When you see a controller looking the way you did you don't really want to touch anything because you are afraid you may do something that would be very difficult resolve.
Take away – Every territory has elevator’s that are like this. Sometimes a building buys from the wrong company, the wrong technician is installing it, the wrong equipment was picked for the project, or rush job and a building is stuck with it. It is our job to let the building know, here is what you have, here is what we would like to see you do, and let them make their own decisions. This controller went from looking like a Zero and coming out a Hero, it took some time, but well worth it. Its like the dopey mop headed 17 year old kid who finally cuts his hair and there is a good looking person underneath there.
If you have any questions or would like additional information feel free to contact me at CraigZ@colleyelevator.com or 630-766-7230 ext. 107.
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