Electric Meter Lock Tag

The joint between the box cover and the box base was a mess.

Electric meter lock tag.

The quick pin lock is used to secure ringless or gang style meter sockets. It was rusty and paint was flaking off. 75 x 1 50 x 17 wire dimensions. I have spent most of today throwing out what we were not able to save.

You are not to cut remove or modify the tag in any fashion. The tag is on the side or bottom of the meter s glass cover or metal panel. Tags clearly and effectively communicate an urgent message to employees warning them of injury or death if dangerous equipment is operated or touched. The device uses a machined pin which inserts into the chamber of a brass padlock.

The pin and lock secure a hardened steel bracket that holds the cover of the meter socket in place. Our 35 year old electric meter box was badly in need of a paint job. Made in the usa with corrosion resistant galvanized wire and plastic. The quick pin lock uses the same mounting bracket and screw as the quik lock iitm.

Circuit breaker lockout devices and panel kits accommodate single and multipole breaker configurations and standard or irregular shaped components. The only way to do it right was to cut the electric company s wire padlock remove the cover scrape clean and repaint. They are a perfect and necessary supplement to padlocks and other lockout devices. What ever the fine i will have to pay.

Full length including wire 2 548 when locked the seals have a hook end that pushes down into lock the seal these one time use seals can be used for many different. Lockout tags are an integral part of proper lockout procedures. Now i am awaiting monday morning to find out what the legal consequences are for tampering with the security tag on a meter. 047 18 awg breaking strength.

Electrical lockouts help protect employees against potential injury from unexpected energization or startup or release of stored energy in commercial or industrial applications. It burnt my butt up i couldn t save all the stuff that ultimately ended up in my trash can.