Markito's v-216md fixup project (help a newbie)

My last and only issue for this machine is that though the new solenoid has my third selection running, it is FAR louder than the other selections. It is very loud when vending that selection. Any idea why old machines like this would be very loud? The solenoid is brand spankin' new. Why so loud? What can I do?

[johnieG]

Quote (Markito @ Feb. 01 2005,10:07)

Thanks Kilroy! So here is the final placement of the machine. You may remember that initially I was going to lower the deathtrap down my steep stairs to the gameroom in my basement, but that seemed too crazy and it looked so cool on the main floor, we decided to make a place for it right next to the kitchen! We even had the cupboard hanging from the ceiling trimmed smaller and the wall patched so that we could custom fit the huge machine! Everyone that comes to our house loves it, the glass bottles and cans are chilled to perfection and I feel cool that one of my coin operated babies is right in the main living area! I couldn't have done any of it without you guys, so I REALLY appreciate al the advice I got here.

Very nice indeed!, Now you need to convince your wife that you need a Coke Chest-cooler in the game room for all of the party fix-un's & Beer! Enjoy!  '>

Now that this machine is pretty done, I still don't have a fun Coke machine vending beer bottles in my gameroom.
I have the addictive bug so badly just like you guys. I don't even sell em', I just want more than one in my home for my use.

Last night I swear to God, I dreamt about meeting a guy that had three glass door Coke machines in his attic! He was about to sell me one really cheap that I was going to put in my gameroom, but then I woke up! At least I awoke before I had to haul it down from an attic! '>

Anyway, I guess I just have to wait and be patient until a glass door machine (either 50's or 60's) comes my way in Minnesota. You guys are lucky to already have them.

[Jim]

Mark,

Two virtues I live by for collecting: Patience & Persistance

[Kevin C]

Hey Marko

I have the same issue with my new vend solenoid in my V63. The two machines with the orginal solenoid just click when they activate. The one new solenoid buzz's loudly for a longer time than the old ones. I just accept the sound as the sound of victory! Victory in the fact that my machine works & I get to pull a beer (Ice House) for a cool drink. I think the sound just lets everyone know the deal. Beer Man in the house!

Kevin

Great attitude Kevin!  I think I will look at it that way too.

I just wanted to make sure there was nothing horrible happening during the sound. But besides the loud volume, I guess it is fine.

I wish my 3 selections were 4, so that I too could add beer to mine. Oh well, someday I'll get another one, just for beer.

Hi guys, I have another couple questions.
Though my machine is running beautifully now, I feel like it cycles on quite often. This is my first machine, so it may just be normal, but since it is a little bit louder when the fan kicks in, I just notice it a lot. This is just a rough guess, but I would say it kicks in about every 4 minutes. Now granted, I have a huge machine that holds a lot of bottles and cans (216), but is this too often? It is a well insulated machine (I think) and I keep the temp in there at 41 degrees (about 1.5 on the thermostat dial).
What do you think?

Also, when it cycles off, the unit inside kinda rattles or shudders at the last second. That vibration probably isn't good for it. At first I thought it was because the machine wasn't perfectly level, so then I leveled it, but it still does the rattling shudder about 85 percent of the time.
all of your insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys,

[Kevin C]

Hey

here is a possible solution.  It sounds like you are getting a situation called short cycling. This is when the system runs for a short time & then off over & over. If the main door is sealed well & you are not getting  hot air into the main bottle compartment I would think that you have a problem with the T-Stat reading the temperature correctly. Make sure the very end of the sensor is down in behind the evaporator coil & fan & is not touching anything. The tip of the sensor is suspose to hang out in the air to get its reading. Sometimes that tip will touch the metal holding the evaporator causing a quick cold temperature satisfied reading. If this happens the machine will shut off.  If this is not the case I would just go buy a new T-stat at the local AC supply store & install. Of course take the old one with you to get a close match.

Kevin

[Kevin C]

Hey Markito

Did you remove the refrigeration system & clean the coils? A clogged lower coil could be contributing to the shorty cycling situation?

Kevin

All good points. I will have to look into those. Thanks Kevin.
How often (every how many minutes) does yours cycle?
Also, can someone please adress the vibration shudder that happens when it cycles off?
Thanks guys!