The Mars bill acceptor sounded like it was still running and the acceptor was not shut down yet.
Another ebay.com purchase
I purchased a refurbished MEI TRC 6512 MDB Coin Changer from ebay and it works great. I am slowly getting all the pieces I need to replace all mission critical stuff.
Mars TRC-6512 MDB Coin acceptor problem
I have never had a problem with my MEI coin acceptor, but it is terrible trying to clear the jam from the bottom chute. Of course I probably was not doing it right but that is another post. (The coin catcher was not full but I wish that was the 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).
First problem with my MEI Mars bill acceptor? Update
I recieved my fixed MEI Mars acceptor today from Randy Nix at Eagle Car Wash. I will see f it works tomorrow.
New $5 bill upgrade
I guess I waited as long as I could to upgrade my MEI bill acceptors. I got the Mars 115 volt programmer from Randy Nix at Eagle Car Wash and it was easy to do.
The MEI directions were incorrect and I had to flip all the switches to off and turn on 8 (not 6). The flasher wire harness can only be installed one way correctly (note pins picture 2-3).
When the light turns green the programmer flashed the bill acceptor.
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.
MEI credit card bill system – in use
IRS note: Now the 10 Pepsi drinks I purchased from this Pepsi machine are all a tax deduction. At only $3 a piece that is a large deduction. They were actually a good deal because inside the ICA show they cost $3.25.
This is really an update of the previous post on the MEI credit card bill system. The second picture shows the antena locating for the vending machine. I really like this bill acceptor and if you watch the exciting video the first time I swipe my card it was not read (which was the only time that happened with my research) the credit card is in very poor condition.
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Etowah Valley Equipment ICA booth
I checked out the “Genesis” Rowe conversion kit $995 (last picture). It replaces the bill acceptor, ccc, and power supply. The Rowe people were saying that the BC-200 conversion kit will cost around $800 and replace all the same parts.
I really liked this switch (middle picture) that they were selling; it seemed very heavy duty (10 position around $110). It reminds me of the iwash switch.
I also post the fliers that Jim Gosnell was handing out. http://cwguy.com/?page_id=2514