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Soda Machines, Coolers & Dispensers => Pre 60's Machines & Coolers => Topic started by: LanderV81 on August 03, 2008, 07:15:25 am



Title: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: LanderV81 on August 03, 2008, 07:15:25 am
Can anyone tell me what this is?  I found it while working on the light.  Seems to go nowhere and have power.


Title: Re: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: LanderV81 on August 03, 2008, 07:27:51 am
Heres the PIC


Title: Re: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: Jim on August 03, 2008, 07:55:13 am
It's for a resistive heater that would mount on the coin mech to keep it from freezing. Most people remove these and disconnect/remove the wiring associated with the device.


Title: Re: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: LanderV81 on August 03, 2008, 08:13:43 am
Should I be concerned that’s it still connected to power?


Title: Re: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: Larry on August 03, 2008, 09:39:52 am
Yes!  Especially if the heater is broke and you have two wires that are open, one hot, and one neutral.  The hot could shock you or arc against something and possibly cause a fire.  It would be wise to disconnect the power to it and throw out the wire or wire nut and tape it.


Title: Re: Whats this - Vendo 81D
Post by: LanderV81 on August 03, 2008, 11:24:19 am
Thanks will do...