Lacrosse soda machine

[jasmine64]

There is a wiring sticker on the machine but it is missing the top half.

Does anyone happen to have a simular one?

How would it be rewired today? The same manner or use something else? Trying to get a fix on how and which direction to move in with a partial restore of a full restore.

[loman4ec]

You can order a basic wiring harness from funtronics. It will be designed for a Vendo but it will work just fine. It is just the junction block and the immediate wires hooked to it and it is up to you to run the machine specific wires. I did it on a Vendo 56 that had no wiring diagram a few months ago and it wasn't too bad.

[jasmine64]

I have a funtronics book here somewhere, I'll give them a call and see
what we can come up with.  

Going to start cleaning it today.

[Kevin C]

Hello

If you some basic electrical understanding changing to the new wiring harness can be a real rewarding part of your fun working on the machine.  Prior to cutting any wires look closely at each so you can identfy the hot & neutral. The neutral wire normally has a ridge running down the outside of the rubber black insulation. When you make connections make sure you use the electrical butt connectors that are crimped & then the male/female sections slide together for the connection. Dont do the twist & electrical tape method. You can buy the butt connectors at Lowe's or H D.  It appears you will need a new pigtail for the compress plug in but still no problem.

I would remove the existing electrical hub & open it up to see the connections inside & this will help a lot. Prior to cutting a wire clearly tag & mark so there is no confusion when making the new connections. When test running to check hook the machine up to an extention cord so you can moniter the results & quickly disconnect. On your first test dont have every part hooked up. Start with jus the compresor & fans, then if all is well add the coin changer, then the vend solenoid etc. This will allow you to identfy any problem area as they arise.

Just some ideas

Kevin

[jasmine64]

Ok, Spent alot of time vaccuming out the machine
found several acorns. So that brings me up to 6 acorns
and a nickel that is still in the coin mech. (will work on that later).

There is still a lot of grime in the bottom around the compressor,
just wondering on how to get at it without removing everything.

The drip pan is in ok condition. Main worry is resealing the door on
the machine. Looks pretty bad condition right now.

So point me in the right direction on what to buy to do that.

One more thing if the vending relay doesn't work are they hard to find?
What about replacing it?

Don't ya just love a novice? Got to learn somewhere.

[jasmine64]

What type bulb fits???

[jasmine64]

This is the socket.

[johnieG]

it's 10-15 watt 115 volt double contact ( DC) bayonet-base  bulb (twist-to-lock) simular to a sewing machine or vacuum cleaner lamp, lowes or home depot usually have them, don't use a high watt bulb, (not a 25 watt) they look like a tail light bulb out of a car , only for 115 volts (not 12 volt)

[jasmine64]

Question about the rack.

If there are going to be any problems with the rack it's self. Where do they originate and what's the best way to prevent & fix them.

I have some small patches of rust too, what do I do about them.

[jasmine64]

pic2 of rack