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« on: July 19, 2005, 09:39:39 am »

I don't know if this is the best forum to ask this under, but how can I prevent condensation from building up between the glass on my bottle door?
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2005, 10:22:34 am »

Hello

I think in the hot summer there is nothing you can do. When a cold surface meets meets hot/humid air you get condensation.  I guess we can wat until winter time.

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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2005, 11:05:52 am »

Is the machine inside?  Do you have a small hole on the inside piece(s) of glass (not  on the outside)?
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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2005, 11:28:28 am »

yes, it is inside the house. The hole is on the inside pane.
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2005, 12:04:11 pm »

Is it just this way in the summer? (If not, it may be your gasket)
Is it hot or humid in your house?
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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2005, 04:38:54 pm »

I just got it back a few months ago from being redone, so I will have to wait and see if it does it in the non-summer months. I don't think it is unusually humid in the house. A/C is on and fan is running. Maybe it is just because it is summer.
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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2005, 06:07:26 pm »

You may also check the temperature inside the box. If it's below 35 degree, try warming it up a bit. In the vending world, I tell all of my customers to run their machines around 38 - 42 degrees. This way it cuts back on condensation, less wear and tear on the compressor, and it used less electricty. Also, to help maintain a more even, constant temperature, make sure that the box is always full of product. The drinks inside will have a longer lasting effect in holding temperatures steady, less compressor cycling.

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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2005, 07:05:59 pm »

Thanks. I'll try that. Right now it is sitting at about 32 degrees. I am not sure how often it "kicks on". Maybe every 15 min. or so?
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2005, 12:11:05 pm »

Yes Eric is right, adjust it to 38 - 42 degrees and it will fix your problem,  it fixed mine anyways!  I was having the same problem w/ my VF-56 I resealed the glass to the gasket and turned up the the thermo. to 38 degress and now I don't have any condensation, and if I do have some its very little...
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2005, 10:14:40 am »

Did adjusting the thermostat work halehouse?
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2005, 06:34:12 pm »

No. I had it up around 40 degrees for about a week and it pretty much stayed in the same spot, so perhaps it is just because it is so humid lately (although it is inside and the a/c is running). It is about 2" wide at the widest spot and maybe 8-9" long on the glass.
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2005, 08:38:14 pm »

Adjusting the thermostat will help in some instances but not all.  Depends how hot & humid the air is...  I actually think the humidity is the key factor but am not sure.  If it's real hot and real humid moving it to 38F might not be enough.
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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2005, 11:23:35 am »

Quote (halehouse @ Aug. 01 2005,4:34)
It is about 2" wide at the widest spot and maybe 8-9" long on the glass.

If this moisture is not in the center of the glass, would it's location help you understand where the cold air is blowing into your glass panels?
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