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Hi

I need a new refridgeration unit for a Ideal 55 and 85 slider pop machine. Also a Vendo 83 (mechanical). This guy on e-bay say's that his units fit all soda pop machine. I find this hard to believe. What should I be looking for exactly for each machine? Please help!

johnieG:
BE carefull!!You are correct to be sceptical of the "one size fits all"compressor, for example in general,if you were to replace a 1/5 HP unit with a 1/4 HP unit it would end up "short cycling'' that is turning on and off more often, because the bigger unit (1/4HP) would have a BTU (Heat moving rating) that would be too large for the cabinet size of that machine, in other words it would get the air too cold-too quick and shut off prematurely before cooling off the contents of the machine, this would lead to shorter compressor life and poor performance and higher than needed energy usage.
Best to take the number off the original compressor and have it cross referenced to the correct replacement size. it's also a good time to decide if you are converting it over to a new refrigerant (from R-12 to 134a,etc.)

Pat Pixley:
Duane,
here is a web sit to check out www.fiftiescollectibles.com
then click on the soda machine area they have soda machine and also they sell compressor . Check it out it is worth a shot.

Pat P.

Jim:
Pat,

It's funny you mentioned "Remember When"...
I was in Terry's shop some years ago when I met his brother Jeff.


And Duane,

As JohnieG stated, not all refrigeration units are the same! replacement with a very similar and size unit is essential.

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To everyone that replied:

First I would like to thank everyone that replied to my posting. I am impressed that I even recieved any reply. I usually am a person that does everything on his own learning as I go. Asking for anyones help is kinda new to me. So thanks again to all!

So with renewed confidence in this forum I thought I might post my letter to "Remember When" in hopes that if I did not ask the all the essential questions I might be corrected. And if anyone has any imput to any of the below questions they might stear me in the right direction.

Here it is:

Hi

I am looking for refrigeration units for my Ideal 55 Slider, 85 Slider and Vendo 83 pop machines. I am a novice at refrigeration systems so I would need a little more information on installation than most. I do have the service manuals for each machine and the skills for restoration of body and mechanical up to the refrigeration system.

What would be the cost for each cooling system (individually and/or combined)  for the above machines including s/h to Spokane, Washington 99208?

Would there be any modifications needed on my machines to install your systems?

As you know the Vendo 83 refrigeration system just pulls completely out of machine but the Ideal Slider 55 is a cold wall system with coils surrounding the inside tank bed. Would this be much more difficult to replace?

Since these cooling systems worked when I pulled them out  would I be better off just having them rebuilt. Is this something that you do?

What are the advantages/disadvantages to installing one of your new systems as opposed to rebuilding the existing system?

Is there anywhere I can learn more on this subject on-line that you are aware of?

Do you need anymore information on my machines to make a purchase from you.

Thank you for your time and help in this matter.

Duane

Thanks to all.

Duane

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