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Electrical meter lock ring key solutions
Ring-style locks, end-cap locks, and what to do when neither fits.
Electrical meter rings come in a handful of standard sizes but a wider variety of lock seating geometries. The right key is determined by both.
When nothing fits
If a standard key won't engage, the meter has likely been retrofitted with a non-standard lock by a previous contractor. Call a specialist before forcing anything.
Questions? Call a specialist at 951.545.8822.
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