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« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2018, 10:55:13 pm »

Ive got a 81 outside right now stocked with product. It got down to -1 a few nights ago and zero problems with freezing bottles.
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2018, 05:40:00 pm »

Here is a picture of the heating element that typically connected to those wires you found.  It has a clip that connected to the coin mechanism to keep it in place.
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« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2018, 10:15:57 pm »

I know I should replace it, but don't have funds for the new one and the crazy shipping for it, so I prettied up the liner, removed the broken 4 wire light switch, replaced it with a "new" one. I had to bend the light frame a little to get the new switch in place, apparently it was a slightly different model. The used one I got on ebay was only $10, So I am just dealing with it. I bent the frame back into position with no issues. If it happens again, maybe I will replace the whole thing, but I plan on being careful with the switch. You can see the shorter broken switch, the longer replacement switch installed and the machine with the light working. I still need to do a little more work before putting it all back together though. The main latch for the door is missing the sleeve in the back, so I have one of those on the way. Then I will clean it up and put it all back together.







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« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2018, 10:17:53 pm »

Here is a picture of the heating element that typically connected to those wires you found.  It has a clip that connected to the coin mechanism to keep it in place.

Interesting, thank you.
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« Reply #24 on: January 22, 2018, 10:14:43 am »

A job well done ! ! !  Looks great ! ! !
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« Reply #25 on: January 23, 2018, 02:39:17 pm »

Thank you!

Anyone looking for these switches. This is the ebay item. Like I said, the particular one from this auction is about twice the length of the ones in the machines, so the light frame needs to be bent down slightly to get it through the hole.   Otherwise seems to work fine.  No clue how many he has left.  "More than 10" at time of my typing this.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leviton-Cat-388-Fluorescent-Lamp-And-Starter-Push-Switch-40-Watt-125-Volt-A-C/122337224798?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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« Reply #26 on: January 24, 2018, 12:10:08 am »

Looks great. I also like keeping the original door liners and other areas with original instruction sheets.
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