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In the past I have been able to re-chrome my bottle door handles and re-use them.  A lot of the time you can't do this because the original handles were thin and hollow and often were rusted so bad they were perforated.  I never really like the replacement sold by Fun-Tronics and Soda Jerk Works, so I spent a lot of time on the internet looking for a replacement that was closer to the original.  After quite a bit of looking I found something that I like and would like to pass it on to other members.  Here is a link to a place that sells it:

http://www.homeclick.com/sugatsune-saz-122-handle/p-332840.aspx?r=sugatsune%20saz-122

There are other places that sell the same handle for the same price.  The handle has the same hole spacing as the original, but takes metric screws (not included).  I found suitable screws at my local hardware store and you shouldn't have any trouble finding them too.  I used M6x10mm pan head stainless steel screws with Allen heads.  The reason I didn't use phillips head screws was because they had a much taller head and I didn't want to risk it bumping on the glass.  The handle is solid instead of hollow, which I consider a plus.  It differs from the original in that it is slightly narrower and slightly shorter, but it is still looks pretty good.

I have passed this information on to both Fun-Tronics and Soda Jerk Works and perhaps they will carry it in the future.

Hope you can use this information.

Thank You for doing the research to find that handle.
I too ordered a replacement handle from one of the 2 major parts suppliers. Though their handle will fit the door it is tighter to use since it's rectangular. The handle you found is contoured for your hand and is more close
to the original handle shape. It is solid and heavily chrome plated. This handle should easily out live the originals
used, as they were hollow.

The link in the original message, is no longer valid.

Here is a place you can purchase this superior handle from.

https://www.homedecorhardware.com/sugatsune-saz-122.html

This is much closer to the shape of the original and actually made better.

Thanks for posting an updated link.  Actually, I never purchased the replacement handle that Fun-Tronics and Soda Jerk Works sell because I never liked the looks of it.

You need to look at my web sight a little closer. I offer two different handles for the bottle door. The one is a little cheaper for the restorer wanting to save a little and the handle still looks nice. Then I also offer one that is identical to the original one and is a little higher in price. Part 24AA.

Thanks for pointing that out Rod.  When I bought my handles, you only had the 24A style available.  I bought enough at the time that I never needed to order any more.

P.S. Web site not web sight.

You “handled “ that nicely .  All he was providing was clarity. To beat down the somantics of grammar is not necessary

Somantics???

Jared, do you mean semantics?

Sure buddy

Just trying to help!

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I would just like to emphasize that the "cheaper"  handle is not just cheaper, it is a drawer handle.
It was made to be used with your finger tips not by putting your hand through it.

As far as saving money, sure we all want to save when possible, but save money on a cosmetic item on the front of the machine you have put a ton of work in to..... I don't think so.

So anyone reading this, that needs to dismantle a bottle door, replace it's seal, possibly replace glass...and have a hole drilled in that glass (no plexi)  and repaint it....buy the better handle. You will not regret it  You will need 2- M6 metric screws for it