Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: on September 01, 2004, 02:42:20 pm
Looking at getting one of these... Questions:
1: Will it hold the 20oz plastic bottles?
2: Where can I get pepsi in a glass bottle?
Thanks!
1: Will it hold the 20oz plastic bottles?
2: Where can I get pepsi in a glass bottle?
Thanks!
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: johnieG on September 01, 2004, 03:01:26 pm
A: NO only 1/2 liter (maybe, depending on which brand)
B: Mexico/SanAntonio TX. & Saginaw,MI
& the Internet, try a Google search under "soda pop"
B: Mexico/SanAntonio TX. & Saginaw,MI
& the Internet, try a Google search under "soda pop"
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: on September 01, 2004, 05:40:18 pm
maybe dumb reply... But who makes a 1/2 liter?
And is there a way to retro fit it to take the 20oz or cans?
And is there a way to retro fit it to take the 20oz or cans?
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: johnieG on September 01, 2004, 06:18:26 pm
Oh, sorry ! it was Coke, they have a 1/2 liter contour shaped bottle that will just fit through the bottle-gates diameter,
I Can still get Pepsi in 12 oz Glass up here in Saginaw, MI.
( some of the local import stores carry them) also 12 oz.Coke/Diet coke, 12oz. Sprite, 12oz. 7up, 12 oz.Squirt all in glass bottles imported from Mexico/ Via Texas
I Can still get Pepsi in 12 oz Glass up here in Saginaw, MI.
( some of the local import stores carry them) also 12 oz.Coke/Diet coke, 12oz. Sprite, 12oz. 7up, 12 oz.Squirt all in glass bottles imported from Mexico/ Via Texas
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: on September 01, 2004, 06:31:14 pm
So I could maybe just cut the circles bigger to let the 20oz bottles through? or is that a no no?
Want to use the machine for my home office so I don't have to go downstairs to get a pop / beer
Want to use the machine for my home office so I don't have to go downstairs to get a pop / beer
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: johnieG on September 01, 2004, 06:43:00 pm
you'd have a tough time at it. as the edge is rolled-over & a heavy gauge metal as well, plus teh vending shelfs floor
( just behind the bottle opening where the bottle waits to be vended) wouldn't drop down far enough either) you might want to keep an eye out for a can vending gate for your VF56, it would bolt right in place of the bottle gate now in the machine, and then allow you to vend 12oz. cans, or go with an upright machine that vends both, like Westinghouse MD78 or 102 select-a-matic. just a thought, or maybe a nice "slider" like an Ideal 55 or a Glasco 50.
( just behind the bottle opening where the bottle waits to be vended) wouldn't drop down far enough either) you might want to keep an eye out for a can vending gate for your VF56, it would bolt right in place of the bottle gate now in the machine, and then allow you to vend 12oz. cans, or go with an upright machine that vends both, like Westinghouse MD78 or 102 select-a-matic. just a thought, or maybe a nice "slider" like an Ideal 55 or a Glasco 50.
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: on September 01, 2004, 06:50:20 pm
Hmmm a can vending gate or VF56 as you called it.... I'm guessing with a little looking I can find one... 
Any idea on cost?
Thank you BTW for all the help... I'm learning a LOT!!!
this is what i bought...
Any idea on cost?Thank you BTW for all the help... I'm learning a LOT!!!
this is what i bought...
Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: johnieG on September 01, 2004, 09:12:53 pm
Actually your model is a VF56/Pepsi and it came in either a bottle vendor or a can vendor. here's what you'll be looking for, as you "can" see ( bad-pun) 
, it's a little bit different, but it will bolt right in place of your old unit.
, it's a little bit different, but it will bolt right in place of your old unit.Title: Vendo 56 square top
Post by: on September 01, 2004, 11:19:32 pm
Wow I just love the net! Thanks for the info...
So a VF56/Pepsi.... so it ISN'T a Vendo 56 Flat top?
Hmmm guess I'm in luck... So where would be the best place for a noob like me to find a can vendor part?
What's your take on the machine? Good little machine?
So a VF56/Pepsi.... so it ISN'T a Vendo 56 Flat top?
Hmmm guess I'm in luck... So where would be the best place for a noob like me to find a can vendor part?
What's your take on the machine? Good little machine?