KEY to Read Electricity Meter

starflake · 03-09-2009 8:34am #1

Hi I'm not sure if this is the right place.. I need to access my ESB meter for an accurate reading but the meter is shut really tight.. I tried to open it with a pliers but it wont work. Is there a special key with 3 sides to open them? Does anyone know where I can get one. The letting agent opened it to read the meter the day we moved in but i don't know how he got it open as it's jammed shut.

Thanks

Miaireland · 03-09-2009 9:06am

Yes there are special keys that you buy. Your local DIY/Hardware shop should have them,

Cabaal · 03-09-2009 9:44am

Pliers will work fine, I open mine with a pliers each month.
I've opened one's in the past with a butterknife when I was struck

Your not trying hard enough,

mike65 · 03-09-2009 9:47am

I use a large flat head screwdriver wide enough to wedge in the aperture.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 03-09-2009 10:04am

Your meter reader would have some if you ever see him. I use a long nose pliers if I can't find my key. ESB would probably send you out one if you rang them.

penexpers · 03-09-2009 10:05am

If you ring ESB they should send you one for free.

starflake · 03-09-2009 10:16am

Thanks a million guys

Antigone05 · 03-09-2009 10:39am

ha, weird things that fit.

i have a RockStar keyring from when i got GTA when it came out in the limited edition box.

i needed to close it the other day as the neighbours bins whack off it and open it.

The star part of the keyring fits perfectly!!!!

Davy · 03-09-2009 4:43pm

What i'd like to know is what do the builders do with the keys! Each cabinet comes with one, so where do they put them. This question is asked so much its crazy, even today in the accommodation forum

GreeBo · 03-09-2009 4:53pm

B&Q sell em for sure

foggy_lad · 03-09-2009 5:14pm

Davy wrote: »

What i'd like to know is what do the builders do with the keys! Each cabinet comes with one, so where do they put them. This question is asked so much its crazy, even today in the accommodation forum

probably sold to your local hardware store?

Fnergg · 03-09-2009 6:05pm

More info here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmPTlXqhzYc

Regards,

Fnergg

dudara · 03-09-2009 10:57pm

Any hardware store will sell the 3-sided key. That or a good set of pliers.

Anyhow, this is not a Consumer Issue. Moved to Home & Garden > Electrical.

dudara

calex71 · 04-09-2009 8:31am

Fnergg wrote: »

More info here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmPTlXqhzYc

Regards,

Fnergg

Quite a catchy song to go alone with that piece

KEY to Read Electricity Meter

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