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Title: Condensation Post by: halehouse on July 19, 2005, 09:39:39 am I don't know if this is the best forum to ask this under, but how can I prevent condensation from building up between the glass on my bottle door?
Title: Condensation Post by: Kevin C on July 19, 2005, 10:22:34 am Hello
I think in the hot summer there is nothing you can do. When a cold surface meets meets hot/humid air you get condensation. I guess we can wat until winter time. Kevin Title: Condensation Post by: dr galaga on July 19, 2005, 11:05:52 am Is the machine inside? Do you have a small hole on the inside piece(s) of glass (not on the outside)?
Title: Condensation Post by: halehouse on July 19, 2005, 11:28:28 am yes, it is inside the house. The hole is on the inside pane.
Title: Condensation Post by: dr galaga on July 19, 2005, 12:04:11 pm Is it just this way in the summer? (If not, it may be your gasket)
Is it hot or humid in your house? Title: Condensation Post by: halehouse on July 19, 2005, 04:38:54 pm I just got it back a few months ago from being redone, so I will have to wait and see if it does it in the non-summer months. I don't think it is unusually humid in the house. A/C is on and fan is running. Maybe it is just because it is summer.
Title: Condensation Post by: globalcompressors on July 19, 2005, 06:07:26 pm You may also check the temperature inside the box. If it's below 35 degree, try warming it up a bit. In the vending world, I tell all of my customers to run their machines around 38 - 42 degrees. This way it cuts back on condensation, less wear and tear on the compressor, and it used less electricty. Also, to help maintain a more even, constant temperature, make sure that the box is always full of product. The drinks inside will have a longer lasting effect in holding temperatures steady, less compressor cycling.
Eric Title: Condensation Post by: halehouse on July 19, 2005, 07:05:59 pm Thanks. I'll try that. Right now it is sitting at about 32 degrees. I am not sure how often it "kicks on". Maybe every 15 min. or so?
Title: Condensation Post by: on July 21, 2005, 12:11:05 pm Yes Eric is right, adjust it to 38 - 42 degrees and it will fix your problem, it fixed mine anyways! I was having the same problem w/ my VF-56 I resealed the glass to the gasket and turned up the the thermo. to 38 degress and now I don't have any condensation, and if I do have some its very little...
Title: Condensation Post by: dr galaga on August 01, 2005, 10:14:40 am Did adjusting the thermostat work halehouse?
Title: Condensation Post by: halehouse on August 01, 2005, 06:34:12 pm No. I had it up around 40 degrees for about a week and it pretty much stayed in the same spot, so perhaps it is just because it is so humid lately (although it is inside and the a/c is running). It is about 2" wide at the widest spot and maybe 8-9" long on the glass.
Title: Condensation Post by: BryanH on August 01, 2005, 08:38:14 pm Adjusting the thermostat will help in some instances but not all. Depends how hot & humid the air is... I actually think the humidity is the key factor but am not sure. If it's real hot and real humid moving it to 38F might not be enough.
Title: Condensation Post by: MoonDawg on August 02, 2005, 11:23:35 am
If this moisture is not in the center of the glass, would it's location help you understand where the cold air is blowing into your glass panels? |