The residential electric & natural gas meter key
One key, two services — what works on residential service and what doesn't.
Residential electric and gas services share more lock geometry than most homeowners realize, but the keys are not interchangeable. Buying the right one starts with knowing which utility you're working with.
Electric
Most residential electric meter rings use a standard barrel lock with a hardened end-cap. A single key services nearly every house on a typical block.
Gas
Residential gas services use plunger-style barrel locks. The plunger requires precise alignment — a generic key will round the plunger over and ruin the lock.
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