GROWL! Lifts with ATTITUDE - ONE YEAR to finally get the footage!

Wishing all my subscribers and viewers an advanced HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for watching my videos over the years (this year was my 10TH ANNIVERSARY on youtube). Thanks to everyone who leave me messages and of course my regular viewers who always leave me a message. I do read them all and I try to reply to all of you, it just takes me a little time to get through them all!
WARNING:
Please do not enter motor rooms - it would be very irresponsible of me to show you stuff like this on my channel without a warning. KZbin is a public platform, so enjoy viewing but please don't copy.
THIS VIDEO:
This is what my channel is all about - If "I" don't find it interesting then it doesn't get uploaded. I've been sitting on some of this footage for a year before finally going back and get the footage that I required!
Welcome to another video from mrmattandmrchay - The GGGROWLING LIFTCRAN LIFTS!
Notice the "01" for London phone number at the end of the video? This dates these lifts from the 1980s.
Some history for you...
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*6th MAY 1990 - NEW LONDON TELEPHONE CODES
Inner London codes were changed from 01 to 071 and outer London codes were changed from 01 to 081. This was the biggest change to the London telephone numbering scheme since All Figure Dialling was introduced back in 1966. This was the first of the changes to free up more telephone numbers to meet increased demand.
*22 November 1994 - Caller Display Introduced
*22 April 2000 - The Big Number
The third main change of telephone codes saw the introduction of an extra 7 in mobile numbers as well as new codes for several cities. London codes were changed from 0171/0181 to 0207/0208.
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[@lalas89]

I’m surprised and proud at the same time to find an old Italian manufactured motor there.

[@MichalM]

It might not be there for long though :/

[@DiodeGoneWild]

This lift doesn't look right at all. It barely manages to start downwards. When going up, it doesn't manage to slow down to the leveling speed before the brake is applied.

[@MichalM]

Visited these lifts a month ago. Both switched off and not working. Exactly the same 3 weeks later :( Such a shame!

[@imsmart.]

Maybe the counterweight is too heavy for the lift to work right.

[@pokejaminyt1523]

The growling Italian liftcran lifts are now finally sadly fully replaced with Jackson lifts the liftcran lifts was was awesome but it's sad to see them now gone since maybe the 80s or 90s. ☹️ 😭

[@imsmart.]

Those are some god damn loud contactors and relays.

[@MichalM]

Indeed! All gone in the bin now sadly :(

[@satoshiaaron]

Liftcran installed some brilliant lifts. Their estate lifts are brilliant. They are a pleasure to work on as well.

[@elonmask50]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing

[@FireController1847]

Beep boop bing bong this type of video is the reason I'm still subscribed :P

[@LiftyGamez]

Ah this Italian brand of lift. There are a couple of installations in my country but most are hydraulic. I haven't been into a motor room for a traction unit, and now I know what it resembles, great video!

[@ag6371]

It's generic from the 1980s hence a mix of brands

[@therealvbw]

that noise is spectacular tingCLACK!

[@RODALCO2007]

Awesome motor sounds.

[@Paul-mv1sj]

That motor sounds awesome going down but it sounds angry and clunky going up!

[@ag6371]

It actually growls longer when going down

[@idl3k_elev]

That lift motor reminds me of the motor used in an older lift (Indolift, a local brand which no longer exist) that I saw in my hometown a few years ago. It looks a bit similar like in this video. Semag is an Italian company in case you're wondering.

[@mrclucker1969]

It sounds like an old crane controller from a 1950/60's factory! Can't remember the makes (Street, P&H???)

[@christopher-2000]

awesome video

[@ZZ9ProductionsOFFICIAL]

that growl as the motor starts up reminds me quite a bit of some 1990 OTIS Europa 2000s which are pretty much not maintained nowadays by the shopping centre that owns the car park in which they are located

[@ZZ9ProductionsOFFICIAL]

@Safety Breaks, Lifts,Skyscraper Sim & More :)

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

We have otis gen 2 lifts in our building which has power and cable belts in one our building been open for four years and the flat cables have been replaced all ready, with a new motor like you say old is better and parts where made to last blogger not five minutes lol 😁

[@fklabs6813]

Guessing by the age of this Lift, the Controller is probably made by Thames Valley Controls (TVC), and its the two speed model. It could also be a custom one from Liftcran, but many generic Lift Companies were using TVCs at that time.

[@MichalM]

lol

[@ag6371]

TVC and Lester Controls still do generic controllers

[@KEICOSCOMEDY]

The loudest elevator I’ve ever heard

[@MichalM]

The amount of editing and dedication to your passion is worth more than a like! Why can't KZbin make a love button to love peoples beautiful videos? We really need to chase them up about M&S though :/

[@mrmattandmrchay]

Thanks Michal :) And I recon a few more months - building leases and things like this take years (or many months) before things happen.

[@MichalM]

@@mrmattandmrchay I agree - however, I think that the building may have now changed ownership because a lot of the black stuff that prevents people from seeing inside the store has somehow been scraped off. The shopping centre care more about privacy than M&S I think. Tried all the doors but none open. Got some new photos and the lights are still on. Happy New year in 3 days!!!

[@MichalM]

@@mrmattandmrchay This might not be true, but I think the lift is making these noises because of the amount of use it's had. I'm surprised these lifts are that busy in the first place! These lifts are going to eventually end up being like the lift in M&S - noisy, but rare, and eventually modernised or abandoned. I think these lifts will get abandoned as the car park looks like it should have been demolished by now.

[@urgentkestrel7990]

That sound is music to my ears. 😀🎶🔊🛗

[@ArgaTheRexouium]

a+ for editing

[@KommaAchtKommaEins]

Now that's where they sampled the elevator sound for Skyrim from.

[@sketchymoof]

The lift should eat a Snickers.

[@Wolkenfluff]

Yeah its not itself without snickers

[@imaginox9]

Well, your "quality and not quantity" standard is the reason why your videos hardly get any dislike but have a lot of likes ! That's interesting how the lift has so much difficulty starting when going down, probably due to wear and tear in bad condition. I hope you had a merry Christmas and I wish you a happy new year !

[@MichalM]

Visited these lifts a month ago. Both switched off and not working. Exactly the same 3 weeks later :( Such a shame!

[@rpg4264]

I love old elevators

[@LBSiUK]

this is gonna be good

[@mrmattandmrchay]

Happy New Year Leon...couldn't find your email!

[@LBSiUK]

Don't worry... I have now made the 1930s Keighley lift public, and if you hurry, you might be 1st commenter!

[@windekind27]

Some early digital control with direct start power relays... and my guess as why the motor is so wonky (angry), it seems to be running on only two phases.

[@alessandrovisconi1079]

The engine sound reminds me of old rheostatic Italian locomotives startup

[@ZLDSmogless]

These motors would be good for the broadmoor sirens!

[@MichalM]

Indeed! We might be able to get hold of these motors, as these liftcrans are sadly being replaced in the new year.

[@ZLDSmogless]

@@MichalM 🙄

[@MichalM]

@@ZLDSmogless lol!

[@jamberrytastic]

It sounds like bearings are going out of the motor

[@skylined5534]

Sounds more like a phasing issue on the three phase or a sickly 'hot start' capacitor.

[@ajs2120]

I went to an old car park today that is about to be converted to a premier inn, with some very old skool lifts present. Pushed the button, button lights up but lift does not come. Sadly the motor room had one of the overhead entrance hatches with a sturdy padlock tightly shut. Another 'death of a lift'.

[@MichalM]

Same with these - according to the council, these lifts are being replaced in November 2019, because they haven't worked since this video was published, and an "independent investigation found that they are too costly to maintain". I would hazard a guess that they are going to be modernised by Kone or a generic company.

[@Avidiy]

It spins slower when going down as well!

[@LBSiUK]

Also, relay with VF (it does exist)?

[@38911bytefree]

Thames Valley Lift.

[@jingarjay8754]

Old Thames valley controller?

[@aronslegogbcs1057]

im thinking relay control based on the sounds im hearing

[@Egress.]

I think it’s going to be some sort of PLC judging by the displays and the lack of relay logic clicks.

[@Roblilley999]

Recognise this car park very well, the lifts are always breaking in this car park

[@blueauraretriever]

The lifts are a piece of crap

[@MichalM]

Its run by the council so that explains why. They have been broken for at least a month now :(

[@jonjohnson1259]

Happy New year to you and your family. That motor sounds as though it struggling to move the lift do you think maybe they need to install a beefier motor?

[@MichalM]

They do - but keep one lift original. Lock it off with a Dewhurst keyswitch that lift enthusiasts can use. Replace the motor of the other lift with a newer one.

[@LevelCrossingFan92]

Johnson is my last name too

[@willlovesbearzd810]

That motor sounds like it needs new bearings

[@qeelevators2960]

**grind grind**

[@xxexplosivexxxxexplosivexx8512]

Yeah, those ball-clicking sounds:/

[@aprilkolwey4779]

Somehow I get the feeling the controller is going to be some cheap (relatively speaking) PLC-based thing. These really don't look like the sorts of things that would have a nice controller on them.

[@LBSiUK]

I'll try not to ruin it for you, but it is really good.

[@mrmattandmrchay]

Thanks! BTW, got your message will reply tomorrow :)

[@LBSiUK]

I will give you the link early :D

[@SummerADDE_Elevators]

I dont know brittish generics, but I guess, Telematique controllers. Btw. You need a Rode videomic to upgrade sound quality. Look at my videos, most of them have rode sound and it is just amazing! I have used rodemic since 2014.

[@kimchi_dudez]

Up: 8:53 10:18 Down: 9:40 11:04

[@dusterdude238]

9:30 the motor sounds as tho its going " ARRRRR! I'm so knackered, and they just keep making we work anyway!" HA HA BTW, what do the white stripes on the Shieve cables indicate? floors? or some other type of reference points?

[@uhno123no9]

DUSTERDUDE238 ewwwww

[@jani140]

These white stripes indicate floor level if matching the red stripes, shown at 11:10. This helps leveling when manually winding during rescue operation.

[@LaPatateDouce]

Hey Matt :) Can you list me the differents music used in this video? Thanks ;)

[@simeonayanbadejo2287]

OK GUYS CHAT.

[@julianpiper240]

Star and delta contractors could have been inadvertently reversed during modernisation? I was on a job installing a new supply cable to a lift panel where the star and delta contractors were incorrectly labelled, and operated in the reverse sequence (start in delta, run in star) which reduces the torque to 1/3 of the delta torque

[@julianpiper240]

I may have mentioned this before also, but open delta configuration will result in a power 66.7% of the rated power output. Could be an open winding or burned winding etc.

[@rods333]

Y'all see how close the door to his foot

[@erikgstewart]

One of two lifts at work broke down so often it got its own Facebook page and support group. It is a1994 Schindler and was modernised a couple of years ago and finally the problems stopped. Recently it has started braking down again though. Always the same right hand lift.

[@TheMightyAtomNL]

Speaking of lifts with attitude and "personality", have you ever seen the Dutch 1983 horror movie "De Lift" (The Lift)? It's about an elevator system in an office building that seems to have gotten a mind of its own and starts killing off its passengers! So an elevator mechanic is send in to inspect the elevator but nothing out of the ordinary can be found. Then, a security guard gets his head decapitated... Yes, it's ridiculous but its one of the better Dutch horror movies out there and is considered a classic. There's also an American 2001 remake called "Down" and its even more ridiculous and over the top than the Dutch version however the movie didn't do very well. I say go watch it you're curious but I recommend watching the Dutch version first. The movie "De Lift" can be watched on KZbin here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXmuaYeOeb-Gi5I without English subtitles, or here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXnCZmWwaLF2h6M with English subtitles but the audio seems to be muted for one minute at the beginning.

[@mrmattandmrchay]

Yes, I know it very well. Ridiculous story, but I did like the film! (circuit boards coming to life and growing in places, with flashing lights on them, then the car ropes came to life at the end and hung that person!!) I received an email from someone a long time ago which said where the building was that they used for filming.

[@TheMightyAtomNL]

@@mrmattandmrchay Glad to hear you liked it. Yes I know the building very well, you can see it right here in Google streetview: www.google.nl/maps/@52.3211569,4.8782336,3a,75y,56.43h,111.51t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGbLXf5m8K0zbATowQPDdyg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[@ag6371]

Even hydraulic elevators do growl

[@BeezyKing99]

uploaded on my birthday, heh.

[@dykodesigns]

Definitly hear some relays but only a few. My guess it’s some early solid state controller. The lifts are in not so good condition, I see some oil leaks on the ground below the right lift’s motor. It also sounds like the motors need a revision, something sound really worn on them, like the bushes of an old vacuum cleaner motor or perhaps some worn out bearings. I wonder how well these lifts are looked after. Owner saving some money here?

[@uzaiyaro]

dykodesigns2yt probably contractors you’re hearing. Even with brand new lifts, there will be some relays and contractors to control the power supplies. They won’t be relay logic, but there will be some of the stuff in there to do certain things, mainly power supply switching.

[@MichalM]

Its run by the council so I'm not surprised - they've been broken for at least a month now!

[@flipper751]

Relay logic

[@kimchi_dudez]

I kind of want to see what happens when it struggles even more...

[@MichalM]

You won't be able to, both of them have been switched off and broken since this video :/

[@gabrielcoyle9049]

Are they going to be left original ?

[@MichalM]

They have been switched off and broken since this video, both of them. They're both going to be replaced unfortunately. It's taking forever so if you want to see them derelict, now is your chance!

[@MichalM]

Now being modernised.

[@Noniksleft]

I think I just hit rock bottom (aka (for lift fans) the basement) time to change my life! WTF youtube, stop trying to murder my soul

[@user2C47]

AKA the pit.

[@MichalM]

Also 8:38 Have they nicked that piece of metal from the shopping centre or Something???!!!

[@mrmattandmrchay]

Yes, I did wonder that also!

[@MichalM]

@@mrmattandmrchay Thinking about it, that piece of metal may actually be from the shopping centre. I went to Wellington House as it was open for the christmas celebrations in slough town centre, got there, one lift decomissioned and two lifts working. There is a very small chance that they confused the name of the building (as it is attached to the shopping centre) and the motor or motor mount may be from the decommisioned lift. The lifts themselves have a chequered past. Otis nameplate at the bottom by the doors, button panel from lift specialists ltd, maintained by thyssenkrupp and the centre have put a sign saying kone!!! No interest to the channel though:/

[@gabrielcoyle9049]

If I’m correct is that lift a generic

[@w.mk1155]

no the poor lift ;(

[@mrmattandmrchay]

And... they are about to be modernised :(

[@MichalM]

Haven't been replaced yet, but they are still out of order!

[@MichalM]

Being modernised now.

[@yuiopYT]

Well replacing these lifts may take lots of money

[@MichalM]

Visited these lifts a month ago. Both switched off and not working. Exactly the same 3 weeks later :( Such a shame! They might be replaced soon :(

[@MichalM]

According to the council, they are being replaced in November 2019, because they haven't worked since this video was published, and an "independent investigation found that they are too costly to maintain". I would hazard a guess that they are going to be modernised by Kone or a generic company.

[@MichalM]

Am I disqualified from this competition?

[@mrmattandmrchay]

yes! lol!

[@uzaiyaro]

That motor sounds about ready to seize. I would’ve thought that with how expensive parking is, they could afford to maintain their infrastructure...

[@MichalM]

This place is quite cheap actually - that's why both lifts have been switched off for at least a month now!

[@asetatlikalem]

İ think TVC

[@procksomaterman]

It might be older Lester controllers. I don't hear many relays, and these don't seem to be made by a competent enough company to make their own controllers.

[@MichalM]

Lester? Nope

[@procksomaterman]

@@MichalM I'm not very sure, just a very blind guess. Never heard of LiftCran before either, I couldn't find another instance of an installation on you tube. But I defiantly believe these are third party controllers, I doubt such a unheard of company would make their own logic.

[@MichalM]

@@procksomaterman I haven't heard of a Liftcran before either! They use a generic logic.

[@procksomaterman]

@@MichalM They are Thames Valley, It's all the same crap

[@MichalM]

When is Mr Chay going to be in a video?

[@mrmattandmrchay]

When I edit our holiday video we've just come back from :)

[@MichalM]

@@mrmattandmrchay Fantastic! Can't wait!

[@nelsonahlvik6650]

Third

[@gabrielcoyle9049]

Hopefully they don’t get replaced or modernised

[@MichalM]

According to the council, they are being replaced in November 2019, because they haven't worked since this video was published, and an "independent investigation found that they are too costly to maintain". I would hazard a guess that they are going to be modernised by Kone or a generic company.

[@FrostyGaming8394]

@@MichalM What day in november

[@gabrielcoyle9049]

Are the motors bull motors

[@MichalM]

@@FrostyGaming8394 Typical council, they still haven't been replaced.

[@user2C47]

The gearbox seemed to be almost broken.

[@ag6371]

9:41 11:05 *Grr*

[@ecvac422]

Why is is liftcran!?

[@Clement-xy9iv]

I don't ear any or almost any relay click. --> It's not a relay logic This lift is from the 80's, so or it's a chip logic, or it's a computer logic. As this lift is featured on this chanel, it's not one of theese boring chip logic. *Conclusion : It's a computer logic.*

[@sp5sjt]

Nie widziałem jeszcze chyba na żadnym filmie, żeby maszyna tak bardzo nie miała siły uciągnąć windy. Silnik taki słaby, czy jakieś inne opory? Zdecydowanie problem do poprawy. ...yy... tak, wiem, że przeciwwaga jest tak dobierana, aby zrównoważyć połowę obciążenia nominalnego. I tyle wystarczy, żeby maszyna tak długo się zbierała? Mniejsze wciągarki przy większych masach chodzą zdecydowanie żwawiej... Jestem ciekaw, ile przez to energii poszło na straty w grzanie uzwojeń?

[@rathsotheary7517]

Oh my God

[@Not-Only-Reaper-Tutorials]

made in italy

[@HardDriveGuruOfficial]

Are these the same lifts you filmed in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWfMmJSioLJ8mpo - or are they just similar?

[@mrmattandmrchay]

It's the same place. Damn, wish I'd looked at this video one more time, would have included that nice bell and lantern with the hole in the middle!

[@GreenFlexGaming]

could you turn the camera 180 degrees?

[@MichalM]

He shows his face you know

[@ElevatorsClips]

Scusa ma cme mai sul mitore c'è scritto motore asincrono trifase in italiano?!?! 😐

[@vancouverelevators_transit]

It was modernized :(

[@MichalM]

Yes they were modernised by Jackson.

[@netgamesofficial]

Nice video mr mat this reminds me of the lift I found its really spooky and it's doesn't run properly here is the video link m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6PLYZmepbympJI the first lift I record is fine and runs normal but the second Lift runs so bad when it goes up and the lights make it spookey they's are Evans modded by generic normally I hate generics but they are so spookey and I can't explain the feeling on camera

[@netgamesofficial]

They's are most likely mrl lifts since I couldn't find the motor room

[@tezcanaslan2877]

6 dislike lifts

[@mmfmfmmfvalantova7809]

U4su

[@gabrielcoyle3067]

Too bad they’ve been modernised

[@user-un3xg9mi7y]

modernized , plc contoler

[@rathsotheary7517]

Do you already that was serious

[@BarneyBarnett]

Dc pulsed ac

[@nurashikinmanap6011]

Huh????????

[@rathsotheary7517]

Broken