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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2006, 01:29:56 pm »

Sounds like you are getting there. I'd replace starter first. Should be able to find a ballest that is the same rating.
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2006, 02:17:46 pm »

I agree, check the starter and the contacts. Sometimes you need to wiggle it in the base to light up. A bad ballast usually blows a bulb, but they cost less than a bulb so install a new one anyway.
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2006, 07:03:54 am »

Well, I just so happened to have a FS-20 starter with the reset button at work. I brought it home last night, plugged it in, and we have light '<img'>... All in all, changing the bulb was not a big deal. The lens cover on mine is plexiglas, so it was able to flex easily to remove. A pair of needlenose pliers on one end of the bulb was able to turn it for removal and replacement. Just make sure the machine is unplugged before attempting removal with pliers.

One thing I was wondering.. the bulb is rated to start above 50deg F. I guess since it's running, its gonna stay running. Is there a better bulb to use, or is this ok?
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2006, 09:51:57 am »

Hey Ken - it's not just the bulbs that are temperature rated.  The ballasts are alse.
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« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2006, 01:12:55 pm »

Is there an easy way to convert a Vendo 56 square top that has no light to one that lights?

I bought this on e-bay.  It may be the ugliest soda machine I have ever seen.

I think it has potential.  Wait until I'm done with it.

Can you say "Dad's Root Beer"?  I will keep everyone posted.

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« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2006, 04:18:46 pm »

Brian - it's real easy and even explained in detail here and here.



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« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2006, 06:30:58 pm »

Thanks Bryan:

Even I can't screw that up.

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Cavalier C-51 Restored
Cavalier C-96 Restored (almost done)
GE Double Chiller Restored
Cavalier C-33 7 Up Restored
Vendo 27b Pepsi
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Westinghouse wd-5 / WE-6
3 Stoner Candy/Theatre/Junior/180
Bastian Blessing Bobtail soda fountain
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
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