Unique Engineering - Battersea Lift 109

To the public, the new London 'Lift 109' attraction is simply a lift in a chimney, to those who know, it's an amazing engineering masterpiece!
Battersea Lift 109: lift109.co.uk/
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[@maidbloke]

Staggered by the amount of work that has gone into this video. Fantastic stuff, thank you.

[@properengineering]

Thank you so much for noticing and posting a comment. I try.

[@factcheckedbythebbc3100]

Battersea should pay you for this wonderful promotion. No adv agency could have done a better job.

[@cerulyse]

I was going to say the BBC would have had two yawn inducing hour long episodes out of this easy

[@properengineering]

You're right - here in KZbin Land I try to pack as much into 13 mins as poss!@@cerulyse

[@triedzidono]

success ! This is really pro content. Thank you.@@properengineering you deserve way more subscribers.

[@rukkzukk]

Tom Scott just recommended you in his newsletter! You did a really good job with this video.

[@properengineering]

Thank you

[@TheCJD89]

I also came from Tom Scott and I loved this video. Very well presented.

[@justindumlao]

Same!

[@glenmiller1437]

Same here. Thanks so much for the video. I have a trip planned to London this year. I'm going to Battersea.

[@flymypg]

Ditto!

[@jamieknight326]

This is amazing. I’m a wheelchair user and i didn’t realise I was able to go on this ride. Will make a trip and go try it out soon.

[@danyoutube7491]

Let's hope you don't have to test out all three lift systems on your visit!

[@markheaney]

It sounded like a person would have to walk up the first bit, before boarding the elevator (lift). You might want to check on that.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@markheaney Starting around 11:00, he describes and demonstrates how wheelchair users can get to the panoramic lift. It is a few more steps (pun!) but they already figured it out.

[@markheaney]

Sorry, I must have missed that. Thank you. @@MonkeyJedi99

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@markheaney No worries. And have a great day!

[@DAveShillito]

I found the wheelchair access the most interesting part. When you mentioned the circular stairs my first thought was "How will wheelchair users get access?". Thanks for explaining that :)

[@nicomonkeyboy]

A panoramic whisky glass. Love it!

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

Ahh yes, it's always about alcohol, and to be fair, why not? 😂

[@Mrbobinge]

Called a Whisky Tumbler in my days. Hard to find the cut crystal variety, lately.

[@srfurley]

The original Otis lifts at Underground stations had two lifts in each shaft. If one lift failed the other could be brought to the same level and a door in the side opened to allow passengers to transfer to the other car. Each car had two separarate power supplies, and if all else failed the lifts could be hand wound, though it took six people and was a very slow process. The lift testing tower in Northampton is completely filled with lift shafts; i think there about five or six of them.

[@MartinBrenner]

The TKElevator test tower in Rottweil, Germany is filled with lifts, including the Multi which can go sideways. One of the lifts is accessible to the public and you can get a great view from the top.

[@Hexagonaldonut]

Yeah, this is the kind of stuff I was thinking of when he mentioned more than one lift in a shaft. It's definitely unusual, but not unheard of. *Nested* lifts on the other hand...

[@Soyanoya]

Some person hit on the idea of using those huge chimneys as a USP, and then engineers had to figure out a way to make it happen safely and efficiently. Love how you bring out the hidden miracles of hard work behind things everyone just takes for granted.

[@TorbayTech]

Honestly Stuart, this content is gold. It’s clearly a lot of effort but you have hit all the right notes so far! More (from both channels) please!

[@properengineering]

Thank you

[@chrisprintall1408]

I'm a surveyor & a condition of continued membership is that I do 'continuing professional development'. I'm using these very absorbing videos to contribute to that requirement. Keep going, Stuart. 👍

[@properengineering]

CPD - I remember that - glad you are enjoying the videos

[@holohane]

Hi Stuart, been enjoying your Proper DIY channel for the last couple of years. Something tells me this new channel is going to be equally as good. 😊

[@properengineering]

Thank you

[@Tekwyzard]

I watched this whole video thinking 'Where have I seen this bloke before?' Now I know, yeah fascinating video, well worth watching, like all his previous DIY content.

[@BrianS5588]

Fascinating! Funny, as soon as you stepped out of the first lift to go up the stairs to the next lift I was thinking what about wheelchair users or people using a walking frame, but then to see the way the engineering took care of this by integrating various purposes into the rescue lift was really interesting and shows how much thought has to be applied to a solution. Thank you!

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

What an amazing transformation, and so good that they have retained the character of the engineering , and as a wheelchair user, it's fantastic that they have made this facility available to us disabled people, who are more often than not , disadvantaged when it comes to amenities like this. Thanks for the tour Stuart, a really interesting video. I also noticed that the SWL was 3000kg- which means it has been tested at SIX TONS!!! wow - some proper enginerding!

[@mscaro6555]

Showing my age, but this channel reminds me of the BBC tv series 'Tomorrow's World'!! Was must-see viewing in our house back in the day 😊

[@properengineering]

Now to even be put in the same sentence as Tomorrow’s World is a huge compliment. Thank you.

[@marklatimer7333]

@@properengineering Was it a compliment? - I think he just called you a Burke Mate, a James Burke.

[@mscaro6555]

​@@properengineeringThose were the days! Raymond Baxter, Michael Rodd and Judith Hann. We always learned something new and that's what your channel does. Love Proper DIY too, for the same reason. Keep up the great work 😊

[@dmacdonald2001]

Great video, thank you!

[@SykesAJ]

Fantastic! I had no idea this even existed, yet alone the fantastic design of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@mhsurfer6713]

Fascinating. Thank you PE👍.

[@davep5829]

Fascinating stuff, brilliantly explained.

[@somewhereelse3813]

Extremely clever, very very interesting and very well explained. Thanks Stuart

[@leesheehan4245]

Fascinating video Stuart, thank you. I am looking forward to visiting in the next few weeks. Delighted they have been so sympathetic to the structure and preserving so many of the original features. 🙂

[@Fercough]

That is excellent work.

[@slogoheinzy8695]

Absolutely fascinating video. thoroughly enjoyed this

[@DJWerkz]

Willi Wonka’s lift shot straight up out the roof so this one at Battersea is a half-hearted attempt in my book….but then I am still reading Willi Wonka in my late 50’s so what do I know 😂. Great simple and instructive video 😊

[@weizenyang]

I 'wowed' as well when you showed the model of the lift. Amazing work

[@jonathanleach3914]

Excellent film. Never knew the intricacies of the engineering. Thank you

[@pretentioussystem9367]

Many thanks - great video! I have to go there one day.

[@paulmanta]

What an excellent video. Many thanks for the highly informative and well produced content.

[@garyhollywell2112]

Truly excellent Vlog and thank you so much for the quality of the Vlog

[@AcheForWake]

Excellent video, entertaining, educational while spotlighting the amazing engineering. Will be taking a visit for sure

[@paulcooper9187]

Fantastic Insight, complements the proper DIY channel really well. Thanks

[@johncoles]

Amazing and I love your detail! I wish they would take you behind the scenes to see the other lifts too 😮

[@jefff6167]

Thoroughly enjoying your new channel Stuart. Thanks for taking the time to create such informative content. 👍🇺🇸

[@brittapetersen997]

Amazing! Great Job Sönke! 😊 I have it on my bucket list! 🏭

[@andrewjameson5918]

Thanks for that explanation of how it all works.

[@tonycornelia]

Great attention to detail, really enjoyable and informative 👏

[@richardmorgan4485]

Thanks for a fascinating insight into how it works. When I left School I started with the CEGB and visited many power stations it's great to see them preserved. I seem to recall that during construction at Drax station, a lift was built inside the chimney to aid construction. Some staff that we met had ridden to the top. Never got the chance myself.

[@robgullen]

Fascinating! - on the list next time time I venture to London

[@SteveMonk1956]

Fascinating video Stuart, thank you for making it.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrJordanwain]

Love this video!!! Your models are amazing

[@properengineering]

Glad you like them!

[@The-KP]

A lift within a lift within a lift. How clever!

[@peppage]

So much fun to learn that, great video!

[@properengineering]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ianchapman9585]

A very interesting video, might have a look next time I visit London thank you.

[@lewisbrown51]

Clever stuff, thanks for explaining it all! Great channel

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Great Video Stuart, fascinating can't wait for the next one

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cummins158]

Thanks for these videos, you have a great presenting style and they're all really interesting, the models really help to demonstrate what you're explaining. I look forward to more and seeing this channel grow, it deserves it.

[@properengineering]

Thank you very much!

[@keesvanderlinden1313]

Wow, Interesting story. I’m so happy with your explaining. Keep on posting these videos!!

[@lorettavanhaasteren2776]

So happy I discovered your channel! Keep up the terrific videos--I feel smarter just watching and listening 😊

[@properengineering]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jimgeelan5949]

Thanks Stuart what an amazing video/ program, i lived in & around London up until 8 years ago seeing this make me want to go visit again.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yellowa4725]

That's really interesting and makes you appreciate the engineering that goes into these projects.

[@SpiritmanProductions]

I thought the Charing Cross water building video might just be a one-off interesting video, but this is another zinger, so I've subscribed. Thanks for another interesting and well-presented piece! ;-)

[@MSI2k]

I love your videos. I was asking all those questions in the first half of the video - which you answered in the latter half. Great stuff!

[@properengineering]

Awesome, thank you!

[@keith800]

Well researched video Stuart , thank you for this

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephencave187]

Thanks to you, we do get to see the great engineering involved. Brilliant presentation Stuart. Thank you 👌🏻

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelguerin56]

Nice engineering story. Thank you.

[@TheMrbazooka]

I went on this lift tuesday just gone and you have just answered every question I had going around my head while I was up there, I find the behind the scenes much more interesting. I felt like Fred Dibnah for a second while up there. I would recommend checking it out, luckily we only had 8 other people in the lift with us.

[@robjames5228]

Love the seating pot and inset fitting in your background!

[@properengineering]

Not many people would know that is! A souvenir from many years of constructing runways & taxiways

[@Kx0195]

Incredible quality video. Very good explanations and fantastic mock ups and models.

[@properengineering]

Glad you liked it!

[@KWNRD]

Because of this great video, we're going to check this out when we visit London in May. Thanks Stuart!

[@properengineering]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@DoubLL]

So cool! I will be visiting London in May and I think I might just stop by and ride this cool little elevator while I'm there

[@craigbaxter4842]

Another really interesting video, cheers Stuart.

[@properengineering]

Thanks 👍

[@ancipital]

Cheers - interesting stuff - I did not know there was a viewing lift in one of the towers, will have to have a visit to battersea at some point, I've been meaning too for ages!

[@tonywall8393]

Fabulous and fascinating video Stuart. Thank you!

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Chevy-jordan]

This is my favourite channel right now! Very informative and delivered in an enthusiastic way. Bravo, lad!

[@properengineering]

Thank you

[@Cradley684]

Great video, keep them coming !!!. 😀😀😀👍👍👍!!!.

[@properengineering]

Thanks! Will do!

[@toddhunter3137]

Nice to see they done something nice with Battersea power station. When I lived down south for years I saw that being left neglected. Great video 👍💯

[@StewartP45]

Very enjoyable "behind the scenes" explanation of the lift and also how they have provisioned access for wheelchair users. On my visit list for next time I'm in London whenever that turns out to be!

[@dontkillmejay8570]

Fantastic video. Can tell a great deal of work went into it.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ENGBriseB]

Very nice as a Londoner what an achievement. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnashpole6348]

Great video and informative technical information. next time I'm in London i will definitely go and ride this one .

[@critical_always]

This is a fantastic new channel. Never watched the DIY one but this is just top level.

[@properengineering]

Thanks

[@aussienebula8331]

Wow! the 3 lifts in 1 are awsome engineering. These vids are fantastic and educational. Cheers for the effort mate.🍻

[@properengineering]

Thank youi

[@royhandley3133]

Brilliant video as always Stuart. I've never heard about this lift before and the engineering design is superb! 👍

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samsstills]

Fantastic video and what a great feat of engineering, I've been on the lift and it is a great experience.

[@properengineering]

Many thanks!

[@PaulGrosvenor1]

Great video. As a Structural Engineer I find these videos fascinating.

[@og87]

Love this building. My favourite building of all time.

[@JDCarnin]

Interesting concept! Also you are a great explainer, could listen all day!

[@properengineering]

Thanks! 😃

[@carolab.6433]

Hochgradig interessant. Vielen Dank, Stuart, für die ausführlichen Erläuterungen!

[@properengineering]

Vielen Dank

[@Michael_Lederman]

Fantastic exposition on this attraction

[@johnwilson4210]

Fantastic educational video, really well done this channel you've started doing is really good. Letting people see and learn about what they normally never would. Absolutely great 👍

[@properengineering]

Thank you very much

[@fredyellowsnow7492]

Superb stuff. I'd not been near Battersea for decades, but had seen the odd thing about it over the years. Glad to see it's all finally come together.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Excellent video as always. Informative and entertaining, keep up the good work.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@strummer6642]

Well researched well filmed well presented and well interesting

[@Mark-jw7wr]

Brilliant video as always. This topic especially so, a real insight into the logistics and work in to the day to day running. 😊

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelplays2449]

Amazing video !!!!

[@markrowland5393]

Stuart, this is excellent. Very interesting and enjoyable.

[@properengineering]

Many thanks!

[@philn1957]

Excellent engineering, thanks for the detailed information, I shall have to visit and ride 109.

[@michaelwilkinson9159]

Excellent, interesting, fantastic and informative. Keep them coming please

[@properengineering]

Thanks, will do!

[@K1W1fly]

Got to love the way that they could design such a fantastic looking building - as a power station! sheer class! The rebuild is also spectacular - glad they kept so much of the classic building but made it work in the 21st Century.

[@dhewitt2514]

Brilliant video Stuart 👌👏

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ljphoenix4341]

Amazing video, very well done. A great piece of London history that's been saved.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Mr_CB]

Thank you for a fascinating video.

[@properengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mcmarky1985]

This really is an excellent video and connects with my inner geek 🤣. Really interesting. I will definitely be visiting.

[@xanderdixon3688]

That lift is a cool use of space,well planned and well thought out

[@hew34]

That was so interesting!

[@across8339]

Excellent video Stuart. This is almost the best use of a whiskey glass too!

[@bencowie3141]

Great video presentation. Excellent job

[@properengineering]

Thank you very much!

[@markpapp8784]

Your new channel certainly isn't disappointing - I've really enjoyed the first three videos and am looking forward to number four.

[@properengineering]

Thank you very much!

[@dibbler5]

What a fantastic video, genuinely informative and really well made. Recognised you immediately from your DIY channel!

[@properengineering]

Thank you very much!

[@Makarovito]

This is the sort of content that just *hits* the spot

[@ravingdavid69]

Thanks so much this was great and so much detail I have been to Battersea its great not done the lift yet but amazing place

[@terrygould3230]

Such an underrated channel, deserves way more subscribers!

[@properengineering]

I appreciate that!