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We got curious about what vendor models had been selected and purchased over the years, so we did a search on our database to see what we could learn. We have kept a detailed database of all the vendors we have sold since we started in 1999 where we record the model, the style of security, bill...

• We used the C-Store vendor request to design a small, Hi-Security, free standing machine to adjust our thinking to build a simple, easy to operate vendor that met the demands of the C-Store market. From this simple beginning two more models of this vendor style morphed into the White...

I am happy to report that 2010 was a better than last year for ShurVend. The continuing “sluggish economy seeking lower price points” focuses our attention on adjusting and making changes to meet the market. Everyone has been and are operating very “lean” these days, so we have to work very...

This new small vendor consumes about 35-40 watts when powering a bill validator, coin changer, POS module, LED light, and an Edge credit card system. When plugged into the “grid” (commercial power) this wattage is a comparatively low power use. When one looks at solar power, 35-40 watts is not...

My recent post about using solar power in an RV application got me to thinking about our new small vendor that we recommend being installed in the vacuum area of a wash. WHY EXPENSIVE SOLAR POWER to power the vendor?? There are 1000’s of operating washes in this country that have max-ed out...

We are having an INTRODUCTORY SALE of our new high security 18-selection vendor that was designed to sell the 13 top selling car wash products at a wash site. Just "plug it in" and your are doing business! ***PLEASE SEE AD IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION OF THIS FORUM*** It has a 36-inch by 36-inch...

cfcw, I am still learning, but your numbers and my numbers are pretty close. Whether I go 24 vdc or 12 vdc has not been determined yet, but ampere-hours surely will come into play. I'll let all of you know how it comes out. Thanks to all of you for your input and knowledge. Uncle Sam :)

Bill, I think you confuse a solar panel with a solar cell. The cells are 6-inches square with 2 tabs (one positive and one negative) to tie cells in series. The panel I am using contains 36 of the 6-inch cells connected in series to add up to 18vdc. Each cell is rated at approx 4 watts @ 0.5...

Solar update Thanks for all the input on this use of solar to operate my load. There are many conflicting ideas about solar charging of batteries which is still somewhat confusing to me. I am limited in the size of the panel I can use, so I have to get the highest cell output I can. Right...

We just posted an updated pix of the vendor which we are trying to name with your input. Here is the link: http://autocareforum.biz/photogallery/index.php?cat=4 We have gotten some very good suggestions from you already, but maybe this new pix will stimulate some more suggestions after...

We added some graphics and tweaked the operating system a little before taking the vendor on its maiden voyage to a real car wash operator in California to get some feedback and suggestions on our design. Please see the latest pix of this vendor in the Photo Gallery...

Thanks for all the responses---- I think I am beginning to get a handle on the most efficient way to use the latest in solar tech. I read the blog that Seattle mentioned in his post; Handy Bob is another engineer who does not mince words. He did not have many good things to say about the...

The staff at ShurVend wish each and every one of the Forum family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May each of you find Joy and Happiness during this holiday season. Uncle Sam :)

I have tried to study and understand sizing solar panels that are designed for RV use. I have a load that I want in my RV that uses 23 watts on a continuing 24/7 basis. It is winter time and the solar panels can only charge the battery and run the device about 8 hours per day. The device runs...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you, Bill, and to all of the Forum Family. This website has been an essential part of our success. Uncle Sam :)

ShurVend is announcing the latest in a series of small vendors designed to vend the 13 top selling vending products (see post below) in the car wash catalogs. It is a free standing machine that is bolted to your concrete pad at the end of a vacuum island or near the vacuum area for high impulse...

ShurVend is announcing the latest in a series of small vendors designed to vend the 13 top selling vending products (see post below) in the car wash catalogs. It is a free standing machine that is bolted to your concrete pad at the end of a vacuum island or near the vacuum area for high impulse...

Eric H, You are correct; the control board is supplied with 24 VAC. The converter from 24 VAC to 12 VDC would work great. Then it is just a matter of finding the right LED light combination to do the keypad. You guys are sure smart!!!!! I learn new things every day! Uncle Sam :)

Eric H, Good lead on LEDs. But I think one needs 12 volt DC power and not 12 volt AC which you would get off a transformer. There may be a way to get 12 volt DC off the control board in the vendor. I will check. Uncle Sam :)

Wax & all, Just when I think I am getting a handle on the design of these vendors for the car wash environment, you guys come up with another good idea that no one thought about. Wax, most of the engineers that design and build any equipment are not the end users. It can work great in the...