Monthly usage cost

[brodiew]

Trying to figure out how much it will cost me to run a soda machine that I just acquired.  I would like to plug it in and start using it, but am a little worried about the monthly cost. 

Any quick/easy ways to figure this out??

Thanks

[GreginNM]

I never saw any significant change in my power bill when I had two of my machines running, but I've always heard $10-$20 per month increase.  Make sure the seals are good and that you keep it stocked full, and it shouldn't be a big deal at all.  Enjoy that machine!  What did you get?

[Marvin]

I can't really tell if there is a differnece either.  I'm sure I spend more in keeping the machine stocked than I do to run it each month. 
If you are truly interested you can buy a usage meter here.  http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200343851_200343851?cm_vc=C5503


Marvin

[brodiew]

I was given a Dixie Narco 180/105-5  Not very old, but FREE!!!!  Also came with about $6 in the coin mechanism.  None of the lights worked, they say it would not take any money, that everytime you put coins in they would just fall through.  I tried it out and they were right... THe coins do fall though until you put cans in!  Once I added cans it worked just fine. 

Had to replace the 2 florescent  bulbs in front, and need to replace the sold out lamps.  After that should be just fine.