Electricity and Water Do NOT Mix

The last week has been a little crazy. I have replaced a coin mechanism at one location. This was to reduce the number of jams. After consulting with a technician, I decided to get a new coin mechanism. They are designed to throw out pennies and foreign coins instead of jamming. It seems to be working so far. Sales are a little down while the customers gain trust in the machine again. That is why it is really important to keep the machines working properly.

Next, I went to check my newest machine and found it leaking water. When I investigated, the water was leaking around the drain that is supposed to direct the water away from the condenser. When we set the machine up, the tubing was disconnected from the drain insert. We fixed that problem, but I didn't realize the drain insert no longer set completely in the hole. The water leaked around it and got the foam insert wet that separates the condenser area from the motor. The water then followed a path that let it out along the electric cords that run up to control the condenser. I could not have that. It could cause and electrical short or worse. When I touched the cords to see where the water was coming from, I could feel a little tingling. We promptly unplugged the machine before conducting repairs. We had to use silicone caulking to seal the drain into place. I then used some flat discharge tube between the cords and the wet foam to direct the water that was leaking from the foam away from the cords. Hopefully, this will take care of all the problems.

My pregnancy is progressing well, but I have had to slow down a lot. After repairing the machines or doing the soda runs, there is no energy left to write about it. I will do what I can.