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Title: NOW VENDING WATER BOTTLES...and some more questions....
Post by: cokentn on March 10, 2008, 07:41:28 am
Hey, I got my shims set in right and am now VENDING WATER!  :drinking: Problem was I didn't have one in place to see how they should go and I couldn't see the side next to me down deep to see where the tabs fit. I stuck a mirror down in there and found some slots. Problem is they don't come down that chute very easily. Sometimes they hang at the door, but can be pulled thru.
I have 5 columns, 3 go into one chute and 2 into the other. They seem to vend easier on the wider chute. Easier to get out. 
BIG QUESTION:  Can you "lube" the shutes? With what? I don't want the bottles to be greasy.


Here are some more questions I have.

  • Where can I get some flavor labels? I would like ones for Diet Coke CANS and Diet Caffeine free coke CANS and Dasani water and regular Coke in 8 0z bottles.
    Are they universal? Do you trim them to fit?
    Here is the panel they go in:
(http://soda-machines.com/g2/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3415&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=ee8494384af49dcb417a7fa01434be16)
  • Someone said they had a sticker for the amount that I could buy. Please PM me, as I really would like to have that .50 sticker. Would also like the deposit sticker.
  • I know some say that they just keep a jar of coins and let people vend that way. Does that put a lot of wear on the vending mechanism?
  • Is it my imagination or some columns wider than others?

I love this machine. We've "bonded". :tounge:
Thanks!
Mark


Title: Re: NOW VENDING WATER BOTTLES...and some more questions....
Post by: johnieG on March 10, 2008, 08:47:12 am
I'd suggest a nice coat of wax maybe, but not any kind of oil or lubricant. "stiction" ( a new word I just made up) can be a problem with thin plastic / soft-sided water bottles


Title: Re: NOW VENDING WATER BOTTLES...and some more questions....
Post by: cokentn on March 10, 2008, 03:45:13 pm
K, I'm good with that. Any help on the label? I think I can just print up some flavor strips.
I really would like that .50 cent sticker and deposit sticker.
Mark
*youknow how WHAT you pull up if you Google .50 cent? lots rap.... :darn:  :biggrin:


Title: Re: NOW VENDING WATER BOTTLES...and some more questions....
Post by: cokentn on March 10, 2008, 07:31:25 pm
The wax worked like a charm. Great idea.
Thanks!
Mark