Expert: Rodger Knutson - 6/17/2010

Question
Hi Roger, I read that you once owned a pop machine like mine.  I just purchased this machine in good working order except the key for the door is missing.  Can you tell me how to get another key or where the ID number is located?  If not, is there a way to open the door without damaging it?  Thanks for your time and consideration.  Vicb

Answer
Hi Victor,

No, I don't own any pop machines but as for yours, I think most machines will have different key cuts for different owners, so you might be out of luck there. Some locks have the key code stamped on the lock casting but you need to have it unlocked to read that if it is there. your model number should be on the serial number tag, maybe on back somewhere. I would suggest you take the time and drive this over to the locksmith or have them come to you, and see if they can pick the lock and make you a new key for the original lock. Sorry I have no more ideas for you to try. If your going to drill this lock I would first study the manual on it to see if you are about to run something like a special lock cam first, just to be sure that the lock parts look to be common parts. It would be a real shame if you drilled something that you could not replace.

Thank You

Rodger Knutson
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