New member here, help me identify this machine

I picked up a vending machine at a yard sale this past Saturday.  Was still in working condition, had the owners manual and all keys, and seemed to be in good shape overall.  I'm currently finishing my walk-out basement into a game-room/home-theatre, so I thought it might be a good fit to put down there.  I managed to get the price from $75 down to $55 and came home with my new prize.  

However...

I can't seem to find what manufacturer made this particular unit.  Manufacturer information is conspicuously absent from the owners manual I was provided, only a "model # FB-5" is listed.  A web search yielded some information (including this very informative board), but nothing based on the model number I have.  I went through the entire manufacturer listing here on this site and couldn't find a FB-5 anywhere.

Then, I figured I'd just search around on ebay, and managed to find this:



http://cgi.ebay.com/SNACK-S....iewItem

This is *exactly* my machine (even the decals), except I don't have the snack addition on top, or the changer on the side.

That ebay auction turned up this website though:

http://www.vendcraftvending.com/vendcraft01_003.htm

Vendcraft lists my machine (though with different decals) as an "FB-5" and lists themselves (and "Dundas") as the manufacturer.  However, I can't find anything beyond that on their website.  At least I have a source for replacement parts.

Now, the good news...

I don't think I *need* any replacement parts!  Everything seems to be working okay (the machine is cooling VERY well) and all 5 of the coin-ops are now set up as "free-vend" due to some creative work with plastic-cutting on my part (I didn't have enough of the little white plastic plugs for all 5 of the slots).  Well, 4 of the slots are free-vend...beer is going to cost a dime to prevent any underage access (*really* underage access I mean...I have a 6mo old).  '>

The only problem is that the machine is a little louder than I would like.  Maybe cleaning the condensing unit would help in that regard...the manual says it needs to be cleaned "MONTHLY" with spray cleaner "available at most appliance stores."

Anyway...with all that said...is there any information I should know about this machine?  Suggestions?  What kind of cleaner is the manual referring to?

Thanks in advance for all the discussion and suggestions...

[dr galaga]

Interesting machine.  Is that a debit or dollar bill unit on the right?

Doc - Thanks for the reply.  That's a bill changer, I think.  At any rate, it's an add-on that my actual machine doesn't have (I stole that pic from an ebay auction).

I'll try to remember to snap some photos of my machine tonight and put them in this thread.

[zadd]

What tha f@!* is that? Just kidding '>

[loman4ec]

I bought a bunch of those a while back. Mine was made by siaga (I think that is how it was spelled). I bought 3 complete sets for $50 and sold them for over $300 on ebay so you got a great deal. They are neet little can vendors. You should redo the decals to what ever you are going to use it for. A local vinyl shop will make the decals for a good price. It would look good in Budweiser or something like that.

[Kevin C]

Hello

Put that machine down & move away. Sell it as fast as you can!

Then buy a "Classic Soda Machine"

Maybe we could help you with repair options.

Kevin

Okay guys, so much for not needing any repairs...

I went down to check on it last night, slid it out away from the wall to look at the back and noticed *water* puddling underneath and on top of my hardwood floors.  Yikes.  

I'm figuring it's condensation, but it shouldn't be doing this, right?  My manual doesn't address extra condensation, but could this be a fan issue?  Is it not getting proper ventilation to evaporate this extra water?

I went ahead and unplugged it and mopped up the puddled water.  If I can't get this fixed, I'll have to move it to my workshop or put a laundry tub underneath.

Suggestions?

Anyway, thanks for the posts above, the customized decals idea is a really good one, I'll look into that for sure.  

Here's some pics I snapped last night too.





Weird warranty sticker on the back:

[bubba]

There should be a condensate pan in the bottom of the machine with a piece of tubing sticking into it. Maybe it shifted during transit and the drain is no longer in the pan.

I would definately look into some decals or lettering... Need something to spice it up

[Kevin C]

Hello

Prior to anymore comments.


RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or get rid of the SC Gamecock sticker


Kevin   out

Thanks for the reply, bubba.

Is the condensate pan as big as the whole bottom of the machine?  If so, I think it must be missing altogether because there isn't anything underneath.  It's just sitting on the 4 sides of the frame (as you can see, I have cardboard "feet" at each corner to keep it from marring my hardwood flooring until I figure out a permanent cushion to put undneath).

I'm assuming it's safe to turn over completely on its side?  I'll need to do that to look underneath for the condensate pan you mentioned.

Anyone know what kind of "spray cleaner" the manual refers to?

P.S.  Some of the comments above make me think I may have posted this to the wrong forum.  Is this area for "classic soda machines" only?  I assumed, wrongly perhaps, that "post-60's machines" would include everything up to newer models like mine (I have a 1998 date in my manual that I'm going by).

P.P.S.  Loman - I looked up the name you mentioned and you were close.  It's actually "seaga," but I'm not sure if that's the manufacturer or not.  By their website below, I don't see a model *exactly* like mine, but they are close.  Maybe it's the same and mine is just a discontinued model.

http://www.seagamfg.com/