Meter keys and barrel locks — a perfect combination
Why the meter key / barrel lock pairing has outlasted every alternative the industry has tried.
For over fifty years, utility engineers have tested alternatives — padlocks, hex screws, proprietary tools. The barrel lock / meter key pairing keeps winning on cost, durability, and field speed.
Field speed
A trained technician can open a barrel lock in under three seconds. No other tamper-resistant system in the industry comes close.
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How to open a barrel lock
Step-by-step on using a barrel lock meter key / Edison meter key to open electrical, gas, and water utility barrel locks.
What is a barrel lock?
The cylindrical lock that secures most utility meters in North America — explained.
What makes an electrical utility barrel lock so good?
Clamping force, sealing, and tamper resistance — the three reasons utilities standardized on barrel locks.