thanks

[CJB]

My neighbor finally decided to get rid of his v45tb Pepsi machine. I had been eyeing this machine for a while, so I jumped at the opportunity. After spending some time cleaning up the machine I plugged it in that first night and it seemed to be working perfectly.
    When I checked on it the next morning, it had tripped the breaker. I managed to track the problem down to somewhere in the refrigeration system, but not being familiar with these machines, I was at a total loss.

I found this site and and started reading the posts. After several days of research, I finally got enough courage to do some more indepth trouble shooting.

Using the posting from Skeleton man , I was able to create a test cord to check the compressor, which, thank goodness, started perfectly.At that point, I thought it was the starter relay and was almost ready to declare victory.  I then decided to check the condenser fan and when I attempted to turn it on, sparks flew and the breaker was tripped. Upon review, the cord on the fan was  rotted in several places and was the ultimate cause of the problem.

Thanks to the postings on this site, I was able to track down this problem and save the cost of a service call from the local repair shop.

[sodaworks]

Welcome Aboard CJB,
 I would highly reccomend that you replace the electrical harness and the cond./evap. motors. Post some pictures of your machine as well. Parts are avail. from SMC site sponsors. '>

[CJB]

Here are a few pics of my v45tb Pepsi machine. After replacing the condensor fan, she seems to working great.  
I am looking to replace 4 of the "sold out" lights, so any advice as to where to get these would be appreciated.

[CJB]

pic 2

[aspbear1]

Nice machine but great sign....

[globalcompressors]

Nice machine!

That's what we are all here for. This is a great and active site!

Eric

[Pat Pixley]

Hey there  CJB Welcome aboard to the site,
 Nice machine great one to start on.
I would replace  the cord  you can check
 Sodajerks works out for that,  Steve Jebb
 is a great guy.
And The sign is way cool.

 Pat     '>

[cvb141]

Sounds like your off to a good start. Welcome aboard .
Jerry

[DanV]

My Dad had that very machine in front of our grocery store. I remember loading Dew, Teem , Pepsi, diet Pepsi, Patio (root Beer) and Dr Pepper in that. Haven't thought about it in years, it's funny how a Picture jogs your memory

[BrianB]

Welcome to SMC, CJB! It's great to have you around. Thanks for posting those pictures. We love to see pic's of others machines!  '>

[Kevin C]

Hello

You can get the sold out lights at Happ but if you are like the rest of us the machine never gets low enough to turn on the sold out lights.

Kevin

[bubba]

(Kevin C @ Feb. 13 2007,1:13)

QUOTE

Hello

You can get the sold out lights at Happ but if you are like the rest of us the machine never gets low enough to turn on the sold out lights.

Kevin

I dunno about that... my beer machine always seems to be on empty....  '>

[BryanH]

CJB - welcome.  Glad you had a good start.

[dr galaga]

(Kevin C @ Feb. 13 2007,12:13)

QUOTE

if you are like the rest of us the machine never gets low enough to turn on the sold out lights.

Plus, a full machine will cycle less, so your electrictiy consumption goes down.

Also, you need to make sure you have enough in case you get snowed in for a week!  '>

[Skeleton Man]

Welcome aboard CJB, glad we could be of assistance to you  '>

[sodaworks]

Kool sign.