Mailbox Locks

However, when choosing the best lock for your mailbox, you need to consider a few factors.

• How do you choose the best mailbox lock?
• What things do you need to know before getting a mailbox lock?
• Types of mailbox locks
• Prime-Line Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock
• Prime-Line Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock Cylinder
• Brushed Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock
• Chrome Steel Mailbox Lock

How do you choose the best mailbox lock?

• If you want to tighten the overall security of your home and get rid of any vulnerabilities, then getting a good mailbox lock should be part of your plan.
• With the mailbox being a private part of your life, you need to keep it protected from intruders.
• Mailboxes all have different aspects of security, and so do the locks and security needs of the owners.
• Therefore, before getting yourself a mailbox lock, you need to be familiar with the operation of your mailbox.
• Below is a list of things you need to know before you install a lock on your inbox:

What items do you need to know before getting a mailbox lock?

• Before getting a lock for your mailbox, you need to understand its operation.
• This ranges from the way it opens, to how you receive the mail.
• With the diverse locking solutions, you can get for your mailbox, you need to choose the most effective one.
• Before getting a lock, understand the type of locking method you are going to use in your mailbox.
• Then, you need to consider how you will be accessing the mail.
• The access is particularly important because it helps you install the right lock in the right place.
• Also, you must consider the material of the mailbox and the mailbox lock.
• The material will paint a clear picture of how strong the structure is, and how long it will stand.
• Finally, check on the installation method and how you receive your mail.

Types of mailbox locks

There is a wide range of mailbox locks in the market, from which you can choose one. These include:

Prime-Line Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock

• This lock is 4.9 inches high and 1.3 inches in length. It is made of steel and comes with two keys.
• It works on a clip-on style and rotates in a counter-clockwise direction.
• The lock has a diecast cylinder with a nickel-plated face, brass pins, and a spring locking clip made of steel.
• The cylinder rotates in an anticlockwise direction to open. You can find the lock for $8.90.

Prime-Line Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock Cylinder

Going for $14, the Prime-Line Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock Cylinder fits the auth- electric vital 1570 series exterior cluster box units.

• It has a 5-pin tumbler that rotates in a clockwise direction to open.
• It locks using a national keyway and does not have a cam.
• The lock is steel made and comes in a zinc color.
• There are two keys, is 4.9 inches high and 1.3 inches long. The lock is also 3.8 inches wide.

Brushed Nickel Steel Mailbox Lock

This lock goes for about $8 and comes with a nickel plate.

• It has a 5-pin tumbler, plated steel camas, and includes two keys.
• It only works such that you can only remove the key when it is locked position.
• The brushed nickel steel mailbox lock has a nickel color and turns to open in a counter-clockwise direction.
• It is keyed different and has a 1003M Hudson Keyway for duplicates.

Chrome Steel Mailbox Lock

The diecast cylinder comes with a plated face, spring steel locking clips, brass pins, and plated steel cams.

To open the lock, the key turns in a counter-clockwise direction, with the locked position on the left.

In Nickel color, the bolt goes for $8.

The 5-pin tumbler locks with a clip-on style and has two keys included.