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I have a Vendo Pepsi(superstack).  I have it out in my garage which is insulated and never drops below 35 degrees in the winter.  My question is I would love to still use the pop machine but is there a way to turn off the cooling in the machine and just have the vending working?   Would all  have to do is turn the thermostat way up so it would never turn on in the winter and then turn it back down once it starts to warm up?


Thanks

I am not specifically familiar with your particular model machine, but there should be a thermostat that you could turn to the off position. This would keep the compressor and condenser fan from running, which is most of the energy consumption. The evaporator fan inside would run continuously, but it has a nominal energy requirement.
Power should still run to the required vending components.

I don't believe this idea will work. I turned my t-stat off on my basement machine 2 days ago as the machine is empty and not planning on using it for a week or so. I can't easily get to the power cord, so this was my next best thing. The air from the fan motor running inside the cabinet is enough to heat it up. I had 2 bottles left in my machine that were hot. Best bet is to leave the t-stat alone.. the cabinets are insulated as well.. outside air temp doesn't get into the machine.

I made the same mistake on an 81 once... just wanted it plugged in to light up the door as it looks cool... but checked it a few days later and it was really warm inside... from the evaporater fan... if you could unhook that then it should work...

       If the inside air temp is as cold as the outside temp, your
compressor will not have to work hard at all, minimal power consumption.
My sugestion is to leave the dial alone and enjoy ice cold drinks all year round  :happydrinkers:

I've always had a machine in the garage running year round and never
had a problem, And I have never shut down the T-stat , You have to
remember the unit's are insulated to keep the cool air in and hot out
or to keep the beverage from getting to cold and freezing up
( Some time you get one or two that may)  some of these are meant
for outside use even in the winter time.

Pat :smile:

If you shutdown your T-Stat unplug your evaporator fan motor.  It should be easy to do.  That way you will not generate any heat and your controls should still work.