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Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:19 am
by wypth2
I found these two old T Shaped iron / steel keys in my late Dad's garage and just wanted confirmation of what they are. They are T shaped and have a rectangular inset ending, much like a radiator key, but bigger.

They weigh approx 150 g each and are approx 9.5 cm x 9.5 cm.

My Dad was a bit of a handyman so they could be for anything.

Any ideas what they are?

Re: Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:44 am
by Dave54
They're not rad keys, they're a small square like a clock key. These are for some sort of "secure" screw on an access cover of some sort. They use a similar type of key on the boxes for external gas and electric meters.

Re: Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:36 am
by Rorschach
As Dave says they are access panel keys, usually used on gas/electric meter cupboards but can also be used on other things, I have seen them on large industrial waste bins for instance.

Re: Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:40 pm
by Timllfixit
They look like BT street cabinet keys.

Re: Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:57 pm
by DmitriKara
I'v seen a similar locks on a handful of building rooftops (we were inspecting something totally different but I really wanted enjoy the view but couldn't..) These might be a bit wider and I could not confirm for sure via photos alone. in case you've managed to figure out what these do I'll be eager to learn. cheers!

Re: Radiator Keys or not?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:13 pm
by DmitriKara
Turned out wrong, my bad. Took me a while at google but these really are meant for securing external gas/electric boxes
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIANGULAR-ELEC ... B007JHHR8U