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Friday 14 February 2014

How To Carry Out Soda Machine Restoration

By Marcie Goodman


All soda machines need proper maintenance and that is why it is vital to know how to go about restoration processes. Disassembling of the nuts and the bolts could be seen as the first step in soda machine restoration. This results to disablement of the machine thereby enabling proper clean up and check-up off all the parts that need attention.

Bead blasting is then carried out on all parts to help remove all the dirt, grease and rust that accumulate on the surfaces. Compressed air is used in blasting abrasive grits to the material surface. This is essential as it enables the old stains and paint to be totally done away with, thereby leaving a smooth surface for the next step.

For the accomplishment of hard finish and rust proof surfaces, power coating is done on all major sections. This may include the drums, the cabinets and the shelves liners of the machine. By doing this, a final finish that is stylish and of class is achieved. Starting this process from the top is the best option to avoid messing the finished parts as the coat flows downwards. Adding embossed lettering helps in giving a smooth final touch.

Mixing a proper ratio of chemical is also essential as it is the determining factor to stripping. Application of this chemical is done evenly from bottom upwards to the top. It has to be done in this manner to help arrest the situation of streaking. During this step, it is easier to determine which areas need repair and so, careful observation is essential.

In order for the rubbers to stay in place, energy insulation should be placed into the interior section of the machine. This would include the doors and any inner unit. It is advisable to carry out proper insulation in order to come up with a good cooling system.

Polishing of the chrome should depend on the soda machine style. It is also recommended to use high quality stainless screws and bolts as this will contribute to the equipment`s durability. Power coating should also be done, especially on the bottles, can-stacks and shelves. It is advisable to carry out coating in an appropriate manner to avoid interfering with proper functioning mechanisms of the machine.

The working mechanism of the coins should be considered in order to ensure that they are in good working condition. It is advisable to do thorough cleaning as well inspection the coins in order to come up with better results. Dress-up decals come in different varieties and each customer could have preferences for one particular one. The preferred decal is what would be fixed onto your machine.

The refrigeration unit is also one area that has to be tackled before the soda machine restoration process can be deemed over. In this step, the original unit can be restored back to its original place after disassembling, repainting and rewiring. Alternatively, you can decide to have a brand new deck compressor unit added to your machine, which would also mean that you spend a little more on the new compressor.




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