Vending machine?

[patpappas]

Should 422.51 apply to a machine that takes bottles and cans, should it be considered a vending machine? Webster's definition says vending machines dispense merchandise for money.

 

[pete m.]

It appears that what you have dispenses "money for merchandise"

For what it's worth I think I would still have to view this as a "vending machine". I guess if I am going to err I will choose to do it in the interest of public safety.

Pete

 

[celtic]

Yes, it should apply...and probably does.

422.1
This article covers electric appliances used in any occupancy.

Forgetting the term "vending machine", this item is merely an "appliance". Article 100 defines an appliance.

 

[patpappas]

Reguardless of what Webster considers a vending machine I agree and thank you for your responses.

 

[celtic]

Reguardless of what Webster considers a vending machine I agree and thank you for your responses.

Always check the definitions in 100 first....NEC and Webster aren't always in agreement

 

[winnie]

When you say 'takes bottles and cans', do you mean one of those recycling machines where you throw merchandise in and get money out?

-Jon

 

[celtic]

I'm thinking it's something like these:

They are actually called "reverse vending machine" :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_vending_machine

http://www.envipco.com/reverse.asp

http://www.can-machines.com/

(What can I say ....it piqued my interest...and quenched my thrist for knowledge LOL )

 

[LarryFine]

I wonder how many cans are required to receive a kid? :roll:

 

[stickboy1375]

I dont know, but if I get one i'm throwing it back in! :grin: