Weatherproof padlocks

[bpjcf]

Can anyone reccomend a reliable weatherproof padlock, and where i could get one in in London? I have been let down by a 6 month old Yale in which the key broke this morning.

[ChuckFickens]

B&Q do a wide range of padlocks including weatherproof ones (though you do get what you pay for with padlocks, a decent one should last years outside regardless if it's weatherproof or not)

http://www.diy.com/di...inder&noleftnav=false

http://www.diy.com/di...r=-1&ts=1261999557698

[woodchopper]

We had a yale lock that lasted 20yrs in all weathers - thing about padlocks is - if they are not kept right they wont last - this one was liberally lubricated with graphite every six months and so lasted 20 yrs - usualy when a padlock gets stiff, some idiot comes along and puts wd40 on it which ruins them - get some graphite powder and use that for lubrucation rather than oil -you should be able to get it at a locksmith or diy store.

[heathfield]

As an alternative to Chuck's suggestion, you could try 'marine padlocks' in Google. Such locks are designed to stand up to pretty severe conditions.

[johntaylor99]

bpjcf
Twice a year I go round and oil all my padlocks with engine oil I have never had a problem
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