Thursday, August 18th, 2005, 11:29 pm
Elevator Express Mode
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A friend sent me this mischievous E-mail which explains how to avoid stopping at any intermediate floors when using an elevator.
Many elevators include a hidden feature that puts them into “Express” mode, which will take the car to the floor of your choice without stopping at any other floors. When you enter the elevator, press the “door close” button and your floor button at the exact same time. For most elevators, this will automatically activate the “Express” mode. Some elevators require a key to activate the mode, and in some the option has been turned off by the elevator’s owners. But elevators the trick usually works on include:
- Otis Elevators (Except those made in 1992)
- Some Dover Elevators
- Most Desert Elevators
Don’t tell too many people about this, as it will stop working for all of us.
I sure hope it does not trigger red lights somewhere as I have never tried it before. Spreading the word is something I could not resist doing. Just remember not to give me (or my friend) any credit for this; it is not something to take pride in. As a final clarification, I have never tried it, neither will I ever be tempted to. It is a nice trick to be aware of nonetheless.
