Padlocks

[oosik]

I have several Master locks - all keyed the same. Never had a moments trouble with any of them.

I do have a hidden key. That way I don't have to come back into the house if I should want to unlock one.

 

[bunyip]

I found that some big name locks only have 5 to 12 combinations so when you order a number alike they just come from a batch, surely the crooks know this and can buy a few locks and know one key will open yours.
Had a locksmith make me a batch of SS locks to use outside and he keyed them all alike, cost more but know they are unique, the locks come in unkeyed and all tumblers and keys are made by the locksmith, about $40 each.

 

[ArlyA]

Master builds good locks and discount ones. For something you need to open, plus hope to keep locked, we go with the good ones. Here is some that are keyed alike.

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-...ter+lock+pro&qid=1558178259&s=gateway&sr=8-15

 

[Thomas]

I give our locks good spraying of brake cleaner.

 

[s219]

What about settable combination locks? Anyone have any recommendations?

I've had good luck with these, we put them on about 6-7 farm gates and been using them for about 4 years now:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Master-Loc...mbination-Padlock-with-1-5-in-Shackle/3056627

They make them in various lengths.

I had one get sticky and "oiled" it with diesel (only thing I had at the time) and it solved the problem. None of the others ever had an issue, but I figure it might be good to lube them periodically since they are totally out in the weather unprotected.

 

[bobmisi]

I was a locksmith for 32 years and I have to say if you want a quality lock for out in the weather, go with an American 700 series padlock. They are keyed available keyed alike and are rekeyable. They are as good as you can get for the weather, but keep them lubed up and they will last a long time. They are extremely hardened so bolt cutters are almost useless against them.

 

[Looking4new]

I use master padlocks and lube them with graphite twice a year. At the same time as I 'do' the padlocks, I also lube all the other locks on the property as well as the vehicles.

 

[3930dave]

Master builds good locks and discount ones. For something you need to open, plus hope to keep locked, we go with the good ones. Here is some that are keyed alike.

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-...ter+lock+pro&qid=1558178259&s=gateway&sr=8-15

That's the one I was trying to find on the Master site. Have them at work, on outside sheds. One froze once this winter, methyl hydrate got it open quick. We had a brutal Winter for ice; this is actually a good review, at only one freeze-up.

I like to use spray graphite on locks, but almost any lube is better than nothing.

Rgds, D.

 

[Gunny]

I've had 10 American 5200 series padlocks (keyed alike) for over 10 years. All but one are exposed to the weather and other than an annual lube spraying, nothing done to them and they're still functioning quite well.
That's the same padlock we used to get through the US Army supply system and I figured that if it was good enough for the Army's security, it was good enough for me,low bidder issues withstanding.

 

[California]

I read recently that because graphite is conductive, if you put it in an automotive lock it can get into the electronics. This can make the lock ignore your remote, or even ignore the open/close button on the door. Anybody know if this is valid?