Looks like the fluorescent light was melting the lights power wire? The light is constantly running on this fine vending machine (or at least mine is always on).
Installation guide for BC-200 NEXGEN $5 Bill Upgrade (Kit 27050001)
Do you own a Rowe changer? Have you updated to the new $5 bill yet? If you haven’t then you are as bad as I am. But, I got a couple NEXGEN $5 bill upgrades from Rowe International. It came with some instructions and was pretty easy. The hardest part was staying in the equipment room since it is really hot here in Alabama.
1) Remove all the chips and the 3 stickers from the bag. 2) Turn the machine off then on again if it says “FAST PAY” then you need to find another HowTo somewhere else, this is only for the “DOUBLE DUMP”. 3) Turn the power off then remove the CCC from the machine. 4) Get the board out of the plastic housing. (The third picture red arrow shows what you will be removing.)
The (yellow arrow) shows the black piece that will be removed from the (red arrow) blue piece. The second picture shows the new board on the left and the old board on the right. 5) (Last picture) Gently remove the Eprom chip for “FAST PAY”. I used a screwdriver and was very careful but……
I kind of messed up the FP chip. 6) Now you need to install the “DDUMP V1.0” eprom. This is actually the hardest part and I actually was careful with the pins being lined up correctly. 7) Next flip over the board and install the “DOUBLE DUMP” sticker.
8 ) Now line up the piggy back board with the main ccc board like shown. Skip step nine! 9) Next get a hammer and tap the small board into the ccc board use some force so it will be a snug fit. 10) Put the plastic housing back on and Install the “65082522” sticker and you can see the DD sticker on the left side.
11) Turn the unit on and watch all the updating on the ccc. Then you should get the Night Rider Kit Car lights (the okay light). 12) Test and enjoy! Everything worked great and it was actually very easy to do just skip step 9 unless you want to just purchase a new ccc.
Rowe International BA-50 bill acceptor repairs
I received my ba-50 bill acceptors back from Rowe today and was very impressed how good they look. If you own Rowe changers, I would recommend checking out other repair techs, which might be able to help with reliability issues. While talking with Tom Kozlik from Rowe he explained that the key is to find a reliable repair tech. He recommended DFW Changer Service in Dallas area 214-354-0664 or Baca Changer Service in Denver Co. 720-855-8351. I got the new blue belts and I will keep you updated with how well they work. I also receive some “NEXGEN” chips so that I can accept the new $5. I really appreciate all the help that Tom gave me and I believe that maybe I will start liking my Rowe changers. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Flojet and hydrominder problem
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I always hate when you can hear your Flojet pump going nonstop when you pull up to your carwash. The problem was that the hydrominder got stuck again just like a couple days ago.
Flojet, hydrominder and solenoid problem
It was really an overall Foam brush problem. I guess crap got stuck in the solenoid and caused all the chemical to get sucked out. Then the hydrominder got stuck down when it got tired and caused the Flojet pump to constantly run. Cool!
My Dad’s computer problem
I was checking on my Dad’s computer today because he was saying that there was a problem with it. I noticed there was some rust coming out of the back. Obviously water has caused this problem.
C-2000 Hamilton changer controller – Update
Randy got my changers working before the weekend! The only problem is that it is supposed to rain everyday.
Actually, both of my Cycle Inhibit Adapter harnesses were broken. I just plugged in the new ones in and everything worked perfectly. The only thing I hate about the harness is the small terminal that does not fit the bill acceptor. The reason they do this is so you will put the harness in wrong and blow the bill acceptor (which I have done).
High pressure hose problem
Someone tied up the high pressure gun because there was a leak. That was nice.
Crappy high pressure hose
I think it is about time to replace all my high pressure hoses. It seems like there are too many problems recently.
C-2000 Hamilton changer controller – Update
Randy told me to check out my Cycle Inhibit Adapter harnesses, which was the problem. It has a short in the wires that are not wrapped. I am just going to replace the harness. But it was really weird that the changer had the same error yesterday 3 times in a row. Then today it worked for 10-12 bills until I touched the harness; then I could make it turn on and off by touching the wires. Great feature!