Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Soda Machine Restoration Step By Step Guide

By Marcie Goodman


Keeping soda machines in good working condition is an important task that needs to be considered. The proper manner of Soda Machine Restoration often begins with the removal and disassembling of the bolts and nuts. When this is done, it results to separation of the machine into smaller components which are easier to clean and those that lead to easy changing of the respective parts.

Bead blasting is the next step that is carried out on the major parts to remove any dirt or grease that could be present on the surfaces. Air is fully compressed in an attempt to blast abrasive grits which is needed on the material surface. This is a cleaning process that removes any stain and dirt together with old paints which have accumulated over time.

Power coating is then carried out on all the drums, liners of the shelves and cabinets to ensure that a rust proof and hard finish is accomplished. It also ensures that the final finish is as shinny as something new. It is better if this is started at the top while handling one section at a time until all the coating is done. Embossed lettering is then added on by painting in order to finish up this step.

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.

Coin mechanisms should be considered and it is better if they function properly without problems. Thorough inspection and cleaning are the techniques which could enable better results. Everyone would have his or her preferred dress-up decals and so, it would be necessary if you choose that decal which suits you best. These decals would then be fixed to the machine.

Handling the refrigeration unit is one last important step in soda machine restoration guide. There are two options which could perfectly work out. Restoring back the original unit to its desired place after disassembling is one choice. However, if you need brand new parts then a new deck compressor could be fixed up and this would see you spend a bit more rather than using the older one.




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