JustMack Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hello all, My name is Mack and I am getting into the vending business. I am looking at a DN501E machine and would like to know if any knows if the machine would vend 12oz Gatorade bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 It might but the setup would be trial and error. Why not use 20oz bottles instead which do work? Vending is not supposed to be the low price retail so sell that 20oz bottle at a profit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 @AZVendor that makes sense. Do you know where one can locate the either the 16oz or 20oz vending quality waters. I was told that Dasani and Aquafina are the two option because they have the stronger plastic bottles. But I can’t seem to locate at Costco right now. Even an internet search is not bringing me good luck. I’m in South Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 hours ago, JustMack said: @AZVendor that makes sense. Do you know where one can locate the either the 16oz or 20oz vending quality waters. I was told that Dasani and Aquafina are the two option because they have the stronger plastic bottles. But I can’t seem to locate at Costco right now. Even an internet search is not bringing me good luck. I’m in South Florida. You need a distributor for those. There's also deja blue and Cumberland gap water. And, depending on your region, you might find 20 oz ice mountain, Zephyrhills, deer park, or other sister brands in possibly a 28 pack. They aren't as reliable as the previously mentioned brands but might be more accessible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 @AngryChris thanks for that info. I do have a Pepsi distributor in town. I will have to call them tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Does anyone know where I can find the flavor strips for 501E - 16.9oz (Soda) bottles (various) 16oz Monster 20oz Gatorade (various) 16.9/20oz Aquafina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendo Mike Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 for flavor strips you can likely go to a local vending distributor. They generally have a relationship with Dalb, NBS or Graphics that Pop. Otherwise, I've seen many people cut out part of the 12 pack box and use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Ha ha, cardboard labels. Mike, I'm surprised that you recommend that unless you know this guy will be unprofessional from the beginning. My advice is to jump all the way in and be "in vending" so that you can justify buying flavor strips by the pack if you can't find a distributor or bottler that will help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendo Mike Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just something I've seen. I've certainly seen worse as I'm sure you have. I always prefer doing a job right the first time. It should be noted that I started with referring to a local vending distributor as a means to the proper parts. Just gave them an idea for a band-aid in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Hey guys. Thanks for the insight. I actually purchased the software to make the magnum style signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 16.9oz in 501E- I am getting jams in each column that I fill to the top. Currently set the way that the machine calls. I tried the rod in the center slot. Still jamming. Any thoughts on a solution? pic is column 2 jammed. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Did you put can shims in the narrow columns and 8 (4 on each side) can shims on the wide column? I don't think the rods are necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Hey @AngryChris. Per the set up guide on the machine. 16.9 should only need 1 aluminum shim. I thought the black shims were for cans. Let me know if I am processing that wrong. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 It looks like you're using can shims so you should try bottle shims in the narrow columns. I don't recall which is called for in that setup but I would be it calls for bottle shims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 The narrow columns use metal shims but the wide column uses plastic shims. There are different kinds of shims for each one. The plastic bottle shims are just rectangles but the can shims are rectangular'ish but have part cut out for dispensing cans. The metal shims for bottles (narrow columns only) are "thinner" than can shims. The can shims have an angle on them making them "wider" to not allow cans to jam. I use 16.9 oz shims for 16.9 oz cumberland gap. I use can shims on the narrow columns but no rods. I think rods will cause all of your problems here. I haven't tried using shims for the wide column but you might need 4 (or maybe 3) plastic bottle shims on both sides instead of can shims. The first thing I would do is take out the rods though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 @AngryChris thanks for feedback. The wide column is all good for the time being with 4 black plastic shim on each side. The narrow columns all have 1 metal shim. My vending guy had set up the water bottle for me using a rod and the plastic tubing to prevent jams because of the flimsy 16.9 water bottles. I no longer have water in that machine so I used that rod/pvc combination with the narrow column that is having the jam when I try to load sodas to the top and it worked for me. I didn’t want the fix to be temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIXIE-NARCO-501E-600E-SODA-VENDING-MACHINE-16-9oz-BOTTLE-CONVERSION-KIT-/131502922280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 this is what I saw and I would say fire my situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'd say snack attack knows what you need. The thing is, you keep saying you have metal shims but you aren't specifying which shims you have. If you could take a picture, we'd know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Pull the sleeve off the rod and if that doesn't fix it then pull the rod out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 @AngryChris each narrow column has these shims pictured. @AZVendor my issue is when I don’t have the rod and sleeve is when I am getting the jams If I fill column to the top with 2 deep 16.9oz. I tried putting a rod and white pvc sleeve that I got from my vending guy and that seemed to solve my problem but I wanted to check with everyone to see if that was the actual fix for my issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 It's been a bit confusing to be honest. You said it's jamming but you use the rod. Then you say it doesn't jam with the rod. Most full time vending operators use 20 oz bottles which is why a lot of us probably aren't sure what you need, but Ryan Hershey from snack attack seems to know his stuff. If that kit was labeled for 16.9 oz bottles, it should be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 @AngryChris 1. Jams occurred with no rod in place when I load to top. 2. I had one rod and sleeve laying around so I placed it in the jammed column on a whim to see if that would solve issue. 3. Issue solved but that was this Saturday I installed it. 4. I started chat to see if this solution would be temporary or permanent before I needed to invest in rods and plastics sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 @AZVendor do you recall which hole that the rod/spring assy. Goes into for the 16.9oz in narrow columns in the 501E. There are 3 holes in the cylinder that holds the bottles. With the cylinder opened facing up. I would say that there is one hole in the center and the other holes are to the right. Which one do you recommend the rod/spring assy to be inserted into? Thanks. See picture attached. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMack Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 @AZVendor thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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