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Meterguard's Barrel Locks can handle the toughest environments …

Meterguard Barrel Lock

Much more than a slogan ! Simple security is Reliable security !


	A Meterguard barrel lock, installed in another manufacturer's housing, was found in a bucket by a water utility employee. The rusted condition of the housing as well the amount of debris deposited in the barrel lock's key hole, suggest that the unit had been exposed to the elements for quite an extended period of time.

NOT A PROBLEM !

READY TO BE USED AGAIN !

Meterguard's barrel locks will open !

Lock is still 100% functional !


	Cleaning and Unlocking: A piece of wire was used to loosen the debris that collected and hardened inside the key opening. A puff of air, using a soda straw, was used to remove the loose debris. The key was inserted, and the barrel lock opened as easily as a new one. The debris on the outside of the lock wiped off with a damp cloth. Note, the key hole does not need to be completely clean; just clean enough to get the key into the hole. Inspection: The barrel lock was disassembled and inspected; the internal working parts were completely free of contamination. Conclusion: The stainless steel components are 100% rust proof. The "O" ring seals proved to be 100% effective in protecting the interior components of the barrel lock from the outside environment.


	Things that cost: not using locks at all locks that fail prematurely replacing locks (due to above) lost revenue due to meter tampering changing out meters due to tampering dealing with barrel locks that will not open damaging your own equipment (due to above) additional time used to make return trips to the meter administrative labor needed to process meter changes employee frustration due to inoperable locks additional vehicle wear and maintenance additional vehicle gasoline usage It's time to make a change! The quality features designed into every Meterguard product will improve your profit by increasing meter revenues and by reducing expenditures and waste. We welcome your call today!


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