how many differant keys do have for the route??

[antoniocinisi]

I have been trying to switch out as many locks as I can so that I can have as few differant keys as possible for my route.after switching out what I could this year I still have many differant keys.the reason is mostly because of the type of machines needing differant types of locks,or that I just switched locks so I wold have a certain type of machine with one key.even if I could probably have locks made so I am down to only 2-3 keys I can`t do it right now because I want to be profitable by years end.

so my question to you all is,how many differant keys do you guys have for your route?I have:

1 key for peppermint patty machines

1 key for all my racks(except sticker machines)

1 key for northwestern sticker machines

1 key for my 3 column sticker machines,video games,oscar wild ride,wowie zowie

1 key for 1800 machines

1 key for my spiral ?

thats all I can remember for know but there could be 1 or 2 more.do I have more or less compared to you guys?

[Faith Vending]

3 different 1800 keys is all I have.

[kai1836]

Antonio,

I'm re-keying in the same way you probably are. I'm down to 10 keys. Would like to have fewer but have built with used machinery and don't have much choice right now.

[mxer518]

The bulk of my business is keyed alike, but I just went and counted how many I have hanging in my box and it looks like I am currently at 42. Pretty much the same deal for me, different machines all require different keys, but I could only imagine if  I didn't have like machines keyed the same and if I was not using the same core for all t-handle machines.

[T BIRD]

I have been in the middle of changing out all NW and A&A and Oak machines to handle one lock and key on their lids.  I am in the middle of changing out all Big Oak and ClassicNW 80 money locks to take one lock and key.  I will tell you what though, its an expensive proposition to do.  I  still have different locks  and keys for the Vendstars I have working and a Superpro and a few others I can not change out.  I am going to use two different locks and keys on the new expansion machines that will be coming online.  I have those locks and keys already just sitting around.

[antoniocinisi]

I certainately realize its expesive tbird thats why I have stopped buying locks for now.next summer is when I will try and convert more over.in the end I would be happy with 3 keys total.

MXER518:42 KEYS??WOW!!

[joebob051977]

4 different keys for 8 machines. I am planning on keeping to no more than 4 keys. I might go up to 5 or six, but will quickly switch over to keep to only 4 keys.

[sweetstop]

Anyone with 1800 machines or T-Pico I have many lock and key sets available for cheap.

Keyed either as T-0001 or A-0003

PM me if interested

[Paraflier]

20 Triple Heads from 1800 and all keyed alike. It is nice to only need one. Just wish it wasn't Pink Pepto Colored! 

[PLAYTOWINBOB]

hy guys

having less keys is allways better.having a key # that no one has in your state,is even better

i take all the locks off of nw sticker machines,allstar sticker machines and most triple plays.

call competitive products in phila pa ask for mike,buy 5/8" long flat key or even better

5/8" round key locks for around $3-5 each. tell him bob told you to call..

you can have 1 key for many machines.these will work on oak cap machines also.

i use his locks on my bulk and all arcade equipment.

we have 5 keys for over 230+ pieces of equipment.

you can call nw and order bulk machine locks 1/4" threaded rod and have all machines

on same key,ask for unused # for your state.

yes i know it cost extra money to do this,but i have never had any problems with

others going into me equipment.

also on  all of our arcade equipment we install security bar and company paylock

keyed to our 1 key #

i have found as times get tuffer out there people will try harder to break in or

steal money and equipment,protect your investment.

ps...... you can sell your old locks on e bay ,they will sell...