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Title: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 17, 2018, 01:44:48 pm I recently acquired a Vendo 44 and am having some issues stocking it with the 8oz Diet Coke bottles. I understand the bottle size changed from back in the fifties, but I have the shims in place on all sides, but yet I cannot get it stocked by more than a few bottles on each side before they all start leaning back. I assume the shims are the right size as they were already installed when I got them. I looked around on the discussion group and did not see much on this subject other than getting the shims in place. When I look around on the web I see a few YouTube videos that seem to have the same issue and actually make reference to you not being able to prevent this even with the shims. I was wondering if anyone else was having this issue and if so if there was some solution to it. Pictures coming.....
Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 17, 2018, 02:05:06 pm Vending stack empty. The mechanism on the right had some tape on it which I assume was to help with issue of the smaller bottles, but most of it has come off.
Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 17, 2018, 02:06:50 pm A few of it stocked.
Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: MoonDawg on January 17, 2018, 05:52:12 pm The mechanism on the right had some tape on it which I assume was to help with issue of the smaller bottles, but most of it has come off. Make sure that tape wasn't there to fix a broken spot weld. Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: vendo81d on January 17, 2018, 07:11:49 pm I think the problem is that in the newer bottles the bulge at the center is narrower than the bulge at the bottom. As a result, the bottles tend to take a nosedive when stacked. I have noticed that the 10 ounce Mexican Coke bottles don't work as well in my Vendo 56 for the same reason. The older bottles had a more balanced shape.
Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 17, 2018, 07:22:43 pm Thanks Glen, I will check that, but I don't think it is covering a well.
Vend81d, I think you are right. I am just wondering if anyone has figured out a way around this. If not I am the only one that uses it so the 6 bottles I stock it with can go a long way!!! Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: Slider-Bob on January 17, 2018, 08:13:34 pm I just had a can conversion kit installed in my vmc44 from Funtronics for $82. Gets you away from those pricey bottles with loading issues you are experiencing. Plus cans are cheaper and you have a lot greater choice selection of beverages to choose from. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 17, 2018, 08:28:46 pm Glen, I checked and there is no weld, just tape.
Bob, you made a good point, but I am hooked on these glass bottles. Nothing beats and ice cold coke (or diet) in a glass bottle, but as you said it is expensive so. Title: Re: Vendo 44 stocking issue/question Post by: SodaShopNick on January 20, 2018, 08:43:11 pm Anyone else have any tips on stocking your 44 with 8oz glass bottles? Thank in advance....
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