I purchased an extra c2000 Hamilton controller. I have always wanted an extra controller but I also want an extra Mars bill acceptor. I was testing out the new controller and it had a weird problem. It seems to shut down if you put in 3-4 bills in less than 30 seconds and then it restarts after 5 minutes. It did this 3 times in a row and I will email Randy and see what the problem could be.
Fragramatics Vacuum problem
I hate working on these Fragramatics vacuums. The vacuums have 6 special screws to unlock the top and everything is just so crammed in there. One of the vacuum motors was not working so I had to remove the motor to check the brushes. The brushes were fine but a fuse was blown. I will check the fuse first next time. Even though 2 out of the 3 motors worked, you can still tell there is a problem.
First problem with my MEI Mars bill acceptor? Update
Foam brush problem
Small timer problem?
What happens when you can’t read?
Something is missing
Jim Coleman actually gave me my vacuum back!
It took a little while (November 23rd, 2005 http://cwguy.com/?p=80) but Jim Coleman himself fixed my shampoo tank that was leaking (Disclaimer: I am not really sure if Jim actually fixed my vacuum). To my understanding, it was actually the distributors fault that it took over 2 years to fix, but the last 2-3 months of it was my fault. But, I got my vacuum fixed under warranty. YEA!
I believe the customer has to pay for the shipping of the vacuum but they were supposed to ship it on a Coleman truck when they did their drop off (which is only every couple months, but it would be free). I am very happy I got the vacuum back after I thought maybe they lost it.
Air compressor problem
First problem with my MEI Mars bill acceptor?
I guess it had to happen? My Mars bill acceptor wanted to go on a road trip, so it ate its belts. It might be jealous of my Rowe International BA-50 bill acceptors which get to go on a trip to the repair man every year.
So I have owned car washes for around 4 years and had one real Mars bill acceptor problem (I own 2). But my Rowe BA-50 (own 5) breaks an average of once a year and probably have cost me $800 over the last 4 years? You know I hate my Rowe changers even more now. I also need to fix 2 more of my BA-50 bill acceptors now.
Summary: I love MEI Mars bill acceptors and I HATE Rowe BA-50 bill acceptors.