Fast Relay Controlled OTIS Series 1 Hydraulic Elevator | Submarine Force Museum, Groton CT

Recorded 04/17/25

For only serving two stories, I think its insane how the speed is 150 FPM instead of a normal speed of around 115 FPM. I'm not sure if this is a thing only on relay controlled Series 1s, but the exterior indicator changes to 2 when the doors start closing.

Specifications:
Installed: 1986
Maintenance: Unknown
Machinery: Submersible Hydraulic
Motor Pitch: B♭
Speed: 150 FPM (0.76 m/s)
Floors: 1, 2
Door Type: Single Slide, Center
Door Safety: Sensors
Door Equipment: OTIS
Hall Fixtures: OTIS Series 1 Older
Car Fixtures: OTIS Series 1 Older
Hall Indicator(s): OTIS Series 1 Analog
Car Indicator(s): OTIS Series 1 Analog
Hall Lanterns: N/A
Car Lanterns: N/A
Capacity: 2500 LBS (1134 KG)

Tags: #elevator #lift
Recorded with: Google Pixel 9 Pro
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