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= Actual Problems and Possible Solutions = * '''Problem:'''Electrical usage ** '''Is this even a real problem?''' ** '''Possible solution:''' a timer so we don't have to run the machine all the time: *** I have one of these and they work ok: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=sylvania+timer&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17676369476629548940&ei=oi4STeCEEILGsAOH8rXdAg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=image&resnum=7&ved=0CDYQ8gIwBg# *** This won't really help. Because of basic thermodynamics, the compressor needs to run a certain amount: if the duty cycle is low enough to save energy, the drinks will be warm. Trust the thermostat! However, a timer could possibly shift the time the compressor runs to put the noise in the wee hours of the morning. *** Also, make sure any timer switch you use is rated for at least 11 amps, and I would say 15 to be safe! [[User:Jtfoote|Jtfoote]] 05:27, 5 January 2011 (UTC) ** '''Possible solution:''' The manual seems to describe timer features built in to the machine. More research needed. ** '''Solution:''' VendMiser... http://www.energymisers.com/ Turns the machine off when no-one walks past for 15 min, but will keep the compressor running at regular intervals so things stay cold. Typical energy savings is 46%. * '''Problem:'''Noise. And not the good kind. The "gets-really-annoying-really-fast" kind. ** <strike>'''Possible solution:''' A high tech noise dampening leopard print slipper was placed between the noisy vibrating bits. Is the noise still offensive?</strike> ** '''Possible solution:''' The source of the noise is the fan for the compressor. It's really hard to get at the fan to try and correct the problem, but Jared and Robert carefully slide out the compressor assembly to try and accesss the fan. We didn't get total access to the fan but were able to remove enough screws to bend some of the metal around the fan further from the fan region... this seems to have helped with the noise......for now.... We didn't replace all the screws and bolts for fear of making the noise return but they are inside the money bin in the machine.
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