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UER Forum > UE Encyclopedia > FMC (Viewed 4703 times) Entry: FMC originally posted by west_end_chud click to view An FMC stands for a Fake Manhole Cover. This is only really useful when exploring underneath large usually heavy manholes. The intended purpose is to use the temporary manhole while you are exploring the tunnel to make for an easier exit from underneath. You must consider the load bearing strength when dealing with lids that are in the street. I built the pictured 32” cover to temporarily replace a manhole that weighed at least 200 lbs. The lid was not in the street, so I could get away with using some scrap 2 x 4’s. I added a handle to simplify carrying and used an eyehook with a short length of rope to tie to a ladder rung as a make shift lock. Of course I painted everything flat black after constructing it to detract any attention to the fact that it was not a real manhole cover. After the first time I put it to use, we startled some other explores who pointed out a 30 lb. Square lid that led to the same location. I felt stupid for investing the time, but hope to get another chance to use the 32” fake lid. On a side note, an aluminum lid could be constructed to temporarily replace lids that are located in the street, but they would be costly. Modify this entry  | Remove this entry UER Forum > UE Encyclopedia > FMC (Viewed 4703 times) Add a poll to this thread This thread is one of your Favourites. Click to make normal. Click to make this thread a Favourite. This thread is in a public category, and can't be made private. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 78 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 739276651 pages have been generated.