Elevator Mechanic Mailing List? Taking names now!

12/10/2010

I have been asked if I could start an elevator mechanic mailing list.
I think this would be a great idea that can put mechanics together to share much more that can not be covered on my website. I need to see if there are enough mechanics interested. If you are one of them please send your name, name of current elevator employer and an e-mail so I can contact you. If enough participate I will put you in touch with each other. If there is a poor turn out I will squash it.
John Fellin ( www.ElevAider.com )

Comments

ming

12/11/2010 8:59am

hi john i would be interested in this mailing list. as i am a fairly new mechanic and has been using this wonderful site as reference. first i would like to thank you for the creation of this site and would love to give back.

thank you once again.

Joe D

12/14/2010 5:59am

You put up a real forum.

Up&down

12/14/2010 7:52am

Hey John is there an email where i can reach you at ? I have a question about some

Glenn Davis

03/21/2011 11:40am

Please... count me in

Judi Kelly

07/11/2011 3:22pm

HI Elevator Guy,
Our bldg located in Tampa,FL has 2 1982 otis traction elevators. I live on the top floor, #23,
and never until the past 2 months heard any elevator "grinding noise." The elevator repair team states that a new selector is needed and is available. The problem is we have waited 3 weeks from our Elevator repair company for an estimate of the cost. In the meantime I am awakend every morning between 2 and 3 am when the guard and paper delivery people come up the elevator and then at 6Am when the first person leaves for work. Can you help me get a handle on the cost and installation of a selector. The elevator company actually got a used selector from the high-rise down the street who is having new elevators installed. They just have not built the estimate for the labor cost.
THank you so much.
Judi Kelly

John Fellin link

07/11/2011 7:49pm

Hi Judi Kelly,
My understanding is that you were told you needed a new selector and I understand
A used selector is available. Great ! The selector is either the property of the elevator company or the building Depending on how the elevator company words their contract. If it belongs to the building and is being tossed for scrap you should get it for nothing. I am not an estimator but I would think this is a 2 man job
(1maintenance and 1 repairman) with no more than 3 days work. Look into that price.
You can shop the Internet for prices also. Try the two links below. Ask the guys at certified.They can give you a ball park figureof a selector You must know what type. This is stamped on the selector. (Example 6850 selector).If the price for the Otis selector is outrageous find out what it would cost to install an IP8300 landing unit. This is a very reliable and inexpensive landing system as compared to the Otis Selector is generic and easily available.

Hope this is helpful,
John

Bill Brown

08/24/2011 6:46pm

Hi John,
An Elevator mechanic blog is a great idea! If you can get enough e-mail addresses from people in the industry to get it off the ground that would be a good thing. Its always good to hear what old work mates are doing and also would be good to hear new people in the industry and the things they are encountering in the work place...

Hope all is well with you,
Bill

John Fellin link

08/25/2011 7:58pm

Hi Bill,
All is well on this end. Thank you for stopping by my site.I try to put it out there but I don't have to many takers.If I become a little more popular it might just take off. Vigilance my friend vigilance.

Kenny R

12/22/2011 4:32am

Brandon Ferraro link

01/10/2012 8:26am

John
I think this would be a great idea. I also know a few co-workers who might think this would be useful as well. Keep up the great work I love the videos you put out there, they are very familiar as well as helpful!!!

John Fellin link

01/13/2012 10:25pm

Thank you Brandon but there appears to be no interest on this and this page will be revamped soon.

Jon Herr

03/14/2012 5:42am

Thanks for your efforts in putting together a great site on Elevator technology and your life long experience.

I am an electrical engineer... I've worked on the controllers that move motors and the like but never really appreciated the scale and complexity of existing elevator systems.

Your site helps to bring to light the people behind one of the great achievements in recent history that the general public takes for granted (elevators). I'll think twice now when I see one broken down... and when they work properly too. There's a lot behind the scenes that makes each car call / destination safe and reliable.

Again, I appreciate your work, John.
Best of luck,
Jon Herr

John Fellin link

03/14/2012 5:37pm

Thank you John for those kind words.
I admire your position. You have the skill set to work in our field.
An elevator engineer is a tough position to hold. Lots of problem solving. Sleepless nights. Over the years spent in the field I've learned the position fluctuates $150- $250K depending on skill,who you work for and deals cut like vehicle,expenses,etc.. Something to think about.
John

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