ajdistro Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Hey, Recently lost a set of keys that were my only copies to certain machines and I'm sure I'll find them one day. Unfortunately probably not today and I need to service some accounts pronto. One of the machines is a #90211 it's a pretty standard cylinder lock I think. It's a Pepsi owned machine so worst case they can come out and I'll change the lock but I'm trying to avoid that... If anyone has an extra 90211 they could spare I'd gladly buy. Another vendor suggested I could use a block of wood and a drill to open the lock without key and not actually drill it but it sounds a little complex. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 My biggest mistake! Lock keys inside a AP 6600! Damn I was mad, drove home and got spare key to unlock machine! Now I have one key for all my machines, with a spare hidden in van for just in case! lol! lesson learned! cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Rule number 1 in vending: Unlock the machine and put the keys in your pocket. If you do that immediately then you won't be distracted by anything and set them somewhere you don't remember - or lock them in a machine. I'm not familiar with the key number so it may be specific just you your Pepsi bottler. You should be able to get a couple from them without an issue. You really shouldn't use any core locks like that though unless you know that the locations are very secure. Most core lock keys are very plentiful. I carry over 150 core keys myself that are all from bottlers or manufacturers and even core numbers from some lock companies. I have secure code locks if you decide to switch to a code that no one in your area would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allprovending Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 If its a regular barrel lock which is mostly what bottlers provide I would get rid of those unless its an inside location and secure like AZ Vendor says. I learned the hard way and had 19 machines hit the same day. As far as what the other vendor was trying to tell you is if its a barrel lock use a drill and screw a screw in the lock, place a block of wood directly under the lock so you don't damage the machine, use a nail remover or the claw on the hammer to pull the screw out. It will bust the inside of the lock and you can open the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajdistro Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks all. I keep a carabiner on my belt loop and soon as I unlock the machines (I unlock them all at once and I'm done with keys) I put them right back on belt. This way I never lock them in machines or lose them. This a special case where an employee removed these particular keys from the ring to lighten the load and they were kept in the truck. He was special. And we did not use this set of keys often so I didn't object. The location is secure tho, it's an auto glass shop with the machine in the waiting room. The only other significant key I lost was a cam lock #084. Don't suppose anyone has a spare of this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbfrozen Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 What AZ and AJD said, but go even further: Immediately put those keys in your pocket or back on your belt loop, but check them again before you push in that handle. Who knows what you might have done while at that machine? Especially with kids and smart-alecs pestering you, and then the phone rings, and then you stop to look at a text... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 This goes far car keys also. I keep a spare in my billfold after locking them in my van. Cost me $150.00 for locksmith. It's real easy to lay your car keys down while geting products for location. I think I have done it 2 or 3 times since putting spare in billfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDERSONVENDING Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I have clips for my keys that I clip on my belt. Never had a problem losing my keys. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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