I was watching MTV Cribs and some people had elevators in their homes. Can they get stuck in them? Are they power operated?
2007-07-18 13:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes, they can get stuck in them.
Most elevators that only cover two to three floors are hydraulic elevators. They use a hydraulic pump to lift the car to the upper floors. To lower the elevator, a solenoid valve is opened and the hydraulic fluid is allowed to drain back into its reservoir.
The controls and the doors are operated electrically. In the event of a power outage, the doors will not open. Since the hydraulic pump can't operate, the elevator won't go up. And if the controls are not working, the valve can't open and the elevator won't go down.
2007-07-18 16:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down, relax, you will be fine. If there is an emergency button in the elevator, start pressing that and see in anyone comes. You can try to hit the door and see if anyone will notice. Humans can live 3 days without water.
2016-05-17 05:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i suppose it is a possibility. are you thinking of getting an elevator in your home? make sure you have an inspector come out to make sure that it is properly lubricated.
2007-07-18 13:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tom B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well not unless you have it checked every reccomended time it is supposed to be checked and also i dought many people have home elevators so i wouldent worry about it.
2007-07-18 13:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by The Prep 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes and yes. ~
2007-07-18 14:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they could
2007-07-18 14:02:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋