Any ships w/o the Temperture Sensitive Elevator Buttons

[knittinggirl]

We had norovirus on the Star Princess, and it didn't take long to notice all the elevator buttons were temperature sensitive, not pressure sensitive. So, my usual habit of using the corner of my seapass card didn't work. Norovirus didn't seem to bother us much. But the poor crew had to work extra hard.

 

Anybody know which ships have the pressure sensitive elevator buttons?

[Colo Cruiser]

Not something that's on my bucket list to notice, sorry. :eek:

[PescadoAmarillo]

I, too, have never noticed.

 

Just use the back of your knuckle, then wash your hands before you eat then don't eat anything with your fingers. You'll be fine.

[thinfool]

We had norovirus on the Star Princess, and it didn't take long to notice all the elevator buttons were temperature sensitive, not pressure sensitive. So, my usual habit of using the corner of my seapass card didn't work. Norovirus didn't seem to bother us much. But the poor crew had to work extra hard.

 

Anybody know which ships have the pressure sensitive elevator buttons?

 

Actually they are proximity sensitive and have nothing to do with temperature.

 

Fewer and fewer elevators have pressure buttons...it's a maintenance thing.

 

Suggest latex gloves. :D:p

[AE_Collector]

Temperature sensitive buttons began to disappear soon after elevators in a burning building had all buttons triggered by the heat subjecting the occupants trying to quickly escape to stops on every floor.

 

Many modern buttons may not require that you actually touch them. Try hovering your finger very close. I think that the two (soon to be one) little ships might have actual push buttons.

 

Terry

[Colo Cruiser]

Hmmmmmmm??????????

[caribill]

Actually, it is capacitive buttons and thus requires contact between your skin and the button. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensor

 

Wear a glove and it will not work. Tough with a cruise card and it will not work.

[pablo222]

Actually, it is capacitive buttons and thus requires contact between your skin and the button. [/url]

 

 

Works fine with a cocktail napkin. No skin required.

[hunt182644]

Wash your hands, keep your fingers away from your mouth.

Edited June 9, 2015 by hunt182644

[cb at sea]

You don't catch stuff though the skin on your hands...you must transfer the germs to your eyes, nose or mouth! So, you're hands can be filthy dirty, and as long as you don't touch your face, or eat before washing those hands, you'll be fine!

[Li'lImp]

Due to weakness in my arms/hands, I've frequently used my elbows. No danger of putting it near my face later. ;)

[Loonbeam]

Technically it requires non-insulated contact, which means (as noted) a thin napkin, shirt sleeve, etc, will usually work.

 

Actually, it is capacitive buttons and thus requires contact between your skin and the button. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensor

 

Wear a glove and it will not work. Tough with a cruise card and it will not work.

[Colo Cruiser]

So according to this thread there are 37 different types of elevator buttons on 17 ships. :eek:

[shredie]

So according to this thread there are 37 different types of elevator buttons on 17 ships. :eek:

 

Who knew? I thought there were only two, those that work and those that don't. ;)

[Coral]

They would never work with wearing gloves (Alaska). I think all the ships are the same.

Edited June 9, 2015 by Coral

[Ethel5]

How about everybody wash your hands a LOT? :D

[kcfoxy]

Wash your hands, keep your fingers away from your mouth.

 

Also nose and eyes. It is amazing how often we touch these places without even realizing it. :D

[Colo Cruiser]

Who knew? I thought there were only two, those that work and those that don't. ;)

 

 

Where is the BS wisdom of BM when we most need it? :D

[pablo222]

Technically it requires non-insulated contact, which means (as noted) a thin napkin, shirt sleeve, etc, will usually work.

 

Maybe I should spit on my glove, first?

 

(assuming it's saline enough)

[cremes]

Who knew? I thought there were only two, those that work and those that don't. ;)

 

3 types shredie, you have forgotten the interactive elevator--- THE STAIRS

[Thrak]

I always use my knuckle and I frequently wash my hands with soap. Although people touch their faces, etc. far more than most think they do I find that the middle knuckle of the ring finger (on either hand) isn't a part of the hand that generally touches the face at all.

[shredie]

3 types shredie, you have forgotten the interactive elevator--- THE STAIRS

 

Oh! I have stood at the bottom of those stairs many times looking for the button. No wonder! :p:p:D:D

[cruisequeen4ever]

Currently on the Grand, and I've had success pressing the buttons through a thin shirt but not a jacket. On other Princess ships like the Regal and Sapphire, I've used my elbow or knee. I have to take extra precautions because I have a weak immune system, so I totally understand what you're saying. The elevator buttons on Princess have always been a gripe of mine.

[Pierlesscruisers]

so according to this thread there are 37 different types of elevator buttons on 17 ships. :eek:

 

roflmro!!!

[caribill]

On other Princess ships like the Regal and Sapphire, I've used my elbow or knee.

 

How low are the buttons or how high is your knee?