Heat for air machine?

[slash007]

I installed an Adams Air machine over the summer and it seems to have frozen up during the cold weather. I was wondering if anyone has installed any heating pads inside the machine to help with that, or if there was a better way to keep it warm?

 

[MEP001]

What froze up? Does the motor not run or is there condensed moisture in the lines stopping flow?

 

[Waxman]

I installed a light socket with an incandescent light bulb inside my Hamilton ACW. The cashier has a hard time pulling bills in when it gets cold outside.

By plugging the light in inside the cashier, it keeps it warm enough to keep it working properly. Maybe this method would work for the air machine.

 

[slash007]

The motor is not running. Could be something else, but I figured the cold was the issue. I started to troubleshoot further, but my hands froze and I stopped. I just know that there is 110v going to the timer. Could be the coin switch I guess, but I remember seeing something about adding heat to the air machine, so I wondered if that was it.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Could be lots of things. If the hose is frozen the back pressure may prevent the compressor from running.

 

[slash007]

I messed with the coin switch and got it running. No idea what I did as I hooked it back up the same way.

 

[carwashireland]

I have quite a few air machines and we use a small electrical tube heater. It is waterproof and prevents all sorts of problems.