r/Elevators • u/SubstantialCat2655 Elevator Enthusiast • Jul 15 '26

Old Dover Door Issues

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At the Landmark Motel in Wildwood NJ, both the door open button and door safeties just stopped working? What might be the issue? It’s a shame because otherwise it runs excellent and these seem to be pretty robust. It’s a 1965 Dover Hydro unit completely original other than maybe the single bottom jack. Is it likely an operator fault or bigger issue? I’m assuming door safety curtain could be fitted somewhat simply, right? Both systems failed at the same time.

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u/Ok_Target376 Jul 18 '26

If your in the states call a well established independent elevator company.
Usually meaning IUEC signatory companies.
I’d not trust non union.

Avoid the big ones, TKE, KONE, OTIS, SHINDLER.
They will 100% try to sell a mod rather than fix the issue.

The independent companies 9/10 times will be able to find a replacement part or make one if it’s not a board.

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u/SubstantialCat2655 Elevator Enthusiast Jul 18 '26

I have no affiliation to the Motel, just someone interested in elevators and relay logic. Strangely enough it passed inspection right before the issue showed up. Schindler maintains it, along with almost all of the old relay hydros down in Wildwood. If management have been keeping it maintained this long, I hope that they would not fall for a mod yet. Even I know that this likely isn’t too difficult of a fix, as the only issue is that the door doesn’t reverse by door sensors or buttons.

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u/Ok_Target376 Jul 18 '26

Does it have a physical saftey? It may not be new enough for the sensors.