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Post by waysider on Jan 3, 2019 23:49:52 GMT
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Post by goldenarrow on Jan 4, 2019 0:09:15 GMT
waysider , I believe similar to how the new entrance to Bond Street at Marylebone was devoid of ticket machines initially, the gate lines due to be installed at Hackney Wick are going to be a new of a new variant that is apparently water/weather resistant.
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Post by snoggle on Jan 4, 2019 12:18:09 GMT
waysider , I believe similar to how the new entrance to Bond Street at Marylebone was devoid of ticket machines initially, the gate lines due to be installed at Hackney Wick are going to be a new of a new variant that is apparently water/weather resistant. Water and weather resistant? Are they going to be coated in rubber?  I am surprised that it has taken Cubic this long to develop such a variant given the huge numbers of gates with many in exposed conditions. You can clearly see on the 2nd photograph where the gates will be installed - the floor duct is there with the stanchion positions evident. |
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Post by goldenarrow on Jan 4, 2019 17:55:44 GMT
snoggle , I'd assume that it would be the waterproofing of critical internal components that is the really tedious bit rather than the sealing of panels on the exterior shell. Chemically binding water proof materials to base components is becoming more and more commonplace so I wouldn't be surprised if this technique will find its way into the transport industry if it hasn't already, this means it is no longer required to seal out water ingress by casing critical components in making virtually any electronic component opeprable in outdoor conditions.
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Post by croxleyn on Jan 6, 2019 9:32:37 GMT
I'm guessing it's not just "water". How about alcohol getting spilt accidently or purposely? And for equipment near a street, the amount of salt-spray, which is horribly corrosive, can be substantial.
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Post by goldenarrow on Jan 6, 2019 12:57:27 GMT
I'm guessing it's not just "water". How about alcohol getting spilt accidently or purposely? And for equipment near a street, the amount of salt-spray, which is horribly corrosive, can be substantial. I believe the informal norm for testing such equipment is fizzy drinks. Coca Cola gets used and awful lot given that it's just as good a bathroom cleaner as bleach, when the totems at Heathrow Central Bus Station were being trialled their casings where given the fizzy drinks treatment for however many hours to simulate exposure to liquids. |
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Post by londonstuff on Jan 6, 2019 13:17:47 GMT
Good photos waysider , it’s a nice station, full of interesting touches. I went there in the summer and luckily caught it on a sunny day. Another example of the regeneration of a whole area that’s changed beyond all recognition in the past twenty years. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj19XVkgc7y |
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Post by roythebus on Jan 7, 2019 19:56:11 GMT
Are these new machines urine proof too? Dogs use the tube.
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Post by Red Dragon on Jan 7, 2019 21:02:48 GMT
Are these new machines urine proof too? Dogs use the tube. And drunks... |
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Post by melikepie on Jan 7, 2019 22:07:18 GMT
Are these new machines urine proof too? Dogs use the tube. How many dogs use the tube or Overground for that reason? |
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Post by Dom K on Jan 8, 2019 0:52:04 GMT
Are these new machines urine proof too? Dogs use the tube. How many dogs use the tube or Overground for that reason? Only way to know would be if they touch in or not  |
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I am surprised that it has taken Cubic this long to develop such a variant given the huge numbers of gates with many in exposed conditions.
