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Thanks! I’m not so good with this sort of thing - could someone point me to a relay that would work for this? And how exactly I need to wire everything up? Appreciate it!

That would probably help. :) BC-1400

Nice! I would still like to do this with my Rowe changers - anyone know what relay I would need?

I just use super glue

If it’s a single phase motor, chances are it’s going bad. Mine seem to last maybe 3-5 years max.

Thanks for the replies! Silly question, but I have a Rowe changer, would that Hamilton relay still work with it?

It would be nice to get an alert if a change machine goes out of order (service light comes on). Since the service light is powered by a signal wire I am sure it’s possible to connect it to some sort of device that could then send me an alert. Anyone done this? Appreciate any ideas.

It actually will fit into the IDX frame but you have to unscrew the screw that holds the bottom of the frame together, and slightly bend it down. It’s a much better frame than the plastic junk that the Microcoin acceptor comes with.

Go sit across the street for an hour or two and count cars. Go on a weekday, go on a weekend. You’ll get a rough idea. Of course weather plays a big part too though. The water bill idea will help but the problem is that not all water is directly used on cars. Water is also used for: - weep in...

Edit: nevermind, my comment only applied to the 5 column version

My solution was to tile the bottom 4’ or so, and paint the rest. When the whole thing was painted the bottom was always the worst because that’s where the pressure hits most often. The paint above the tile seems to stay pretty nice for a few years before needing a fresh coat. Tiling the entire...

You sure it won’t work? The cone at the bottom shouldn’t be a big problem because there is a foam gasket under the rim. And the holes look pretty close to me? Here is a picture of the Domel measurements along with a picture of the kleen rite motor. Key question is are the holes in the same...

I do change brushes on a schedule (for both vacuum and air shamee motors), but these darn air shamee motors still fail randomly. I have no issues with my regular vacuum motors but for some reason the air shamee ones are poor quality. Got any good alternatives that will fit in the existing air...

If you have 3 phase service, DEFINITELY go with the 3 phase version of the motors. I have both versions at different locations and the 3 phase ones have been flawless for 5+ years but the single phase ones are crap (I am always having to climb on the roof to replace motor brushes or motors when...

Had an “eco-friendly bee removal service” bring trash bags full of trapped bees and dump them in our trash cans. The bees were gassed when they removed them but as they woke up and holes ended up in the bags the bees would be extra pissed off and swarm all around the trash cans. They did it...