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« on: July 30, 2008, 07:29:41 pm » |
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I think these were on the WC-78 pushbutton machine I was given a while back, but they could have been with the WC-78 machine that I bought for the vend motor - I can't remember.
Anyway - has anybody (specifically you Westy SOM fans and owners) seen these before?
They work great for using cans by pushing the can to the front and keeping the SO flapper down (at least that is what I think their function is). I have my WB-60 in use in the garage with both cans and bottles and it works fantastic.
I am thinking of possibly getting some made - anybody have any interest in some?
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 01:45:40 am » |
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Tom
Plse excuse my ignorance but wqould they be any good for a 44... ?
If so I'd have one..
Dave
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 05:02:57 am » |
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Tom,
I've got a Westinghouse 102. Lemme know how much. I was thinking about using a piece of 11/2 or 2 inch PVC as a spacerf to puch the cans forward. I tinkered with this a while ago and it worked. I thought the PVC could be inserted behind the cans and secured to the bottle rack.
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Wayne
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 08:47:58 am » |
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Wayne - I'll look into it.
I believe these are original can adapters as they fit right up in the small teardrop holes on the back spacer and can easily be removed or added. I've got four of them and cans work great in all 4 columns.
Dave - I'll check my Westy 44 today and see if they will work. If not, maybe something similar would work. I'll let you know.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 10:06:21 am » |
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Dave -
I just took a quick look at my WC-44.
I don't think these would work for the 44 as well as the PVC-spacer idea. The SO rod is on the side of the WC-44 and only in the right column, so there is no need to keep them firmly pushed to the front of the column. You just need to take up space so the cans don't get log-jammed in the column.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 12:57:21 pm » |
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Tom
Thanks for looking... I have to confess its been a while since I looked at the 44 but as you say the problem was they got jammed if too many were placed ontop of each other...
You mention a PVC spacer, does anyone have a picture of what the spacer looks like... I'm afraid I don't have much of an imagination and can't picture what's needed to stop them falling... I was actually thinking of making some sort of a rod to hold them back...
Dave
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 02:20:09 pm » |
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Dave -
Don't have a picture - I think johnnieg has used the PVC spacer idea successfully and maybe he could provide a picture.
I think what he did is just bolt a 3-4 foot long 2" PVC pipe (white plastic piping used by plumbers to run drain lines, etc.) onto the spacer to take up space inside the column. In the case of the 44, the bottle guide is bolted to the back of the liner. You would cut a piece of PVC pipe to fit, drill a hole(s) in it and use a 3" bolt through the PVC and the guide right into the existing hole on the back of the liner. If you need a US bolt, let me know and I can mail you one.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2008, 11:50:35 am » |
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Wayne,
I am going to take one down to my machine shop next week sometime when I go down to pick up some plated mech parts.
I'll let you know as soon as I get a quote back - I will sell some to anybody here for my cost IF I decide to get some made - depends on quantity needed to get a reasonable cost.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2008, 07:12:20 pm » |
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Thanks, Tom. Just sent you a PM with some details of contacting me over the next few weeks.
Dave,
Basically, the piece of PVC is used to take up the extra space in the bottle rack, since cans are shorter than bottles. The racks in Tom's and my machine are tall, vertical racks where the bottles lay flat. By hanging a length of PVC against the back of the rack, you are taking up the difference in the length of the bottles and cans. The racks in our machines are also adjustable, since they will accomodate the 12-ounce and 6-ounce bottles. PVC comes in various diameters, so you adjust the rack to the proper depth with the PVC installed so when cans are loaded, they trip the sold out sensor (a "paddle" in our machines) and allow themselves to be vended.
I know, clear as mud. When I ever get some time to finish the WB-102, I will post pictures.
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Wayne
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Cavalier 51 (1953)
Cavalier Airline Cooler
7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
VMC 56 Can
Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
Westinghouse WB-102 (1963)
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2008, 04:52:45 pm » |
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Tom/Wayne
thanks for the info but alas I'm still not too sure if AI know what you mean...
Does the PVC push the can forward towards the door or hold it back away from the main door??
When I loaded cans into my machine they just fell forward so I was thinking about some sort of long strip just to hold the cans in place. They vernd okay at the bottom...
Wayne - When you get some time (no rush, I've had the machine more than six months) I'd appreicate a few shots... Plse humour me. As you know by now I'm a little ignorant of all things technical...
Dave
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