Weatherproof Padlock

Hi all

Looking for views/reviews on weatherproof padlocks...

Had 2 variants now on my shed, which have failed or are beginning to fail, despite the fact they have meant to be weatherproof...

The two I’ve had thus far are

ABUS 701B/45 Aquasafe Padlock, non-corrosive (3 months old and failing)
Yale Y220 Weatherproof Open Shackle Padlock (lasted 3 months and failed...)

Thanks

Squire 660

I have one over 20 years old on my side gate.

you can get two or more suited to the same key if you have multiple gates and sheds.

The mechanism has brass levers, which do not significantly corrode, and are large enough to accomodate a bit of dirt without jamming.

The reverse is true of any cylinder-based lock.

The case is galvanised steel. After ten years or so outdoors, the galvanising will weather away on the outside so you can paint it (preferably before it goes rusty)

The makers say you can throw it in a bucket of paraffin every few years to wash the dirt out.

The 660's main advantage is its weather resistance and modest price.

For greater security, you can get brass-lever padlocks from ERA and a few other makers at higher prices. There are a couple of old Chubb designs (now branded Union) such as Battleship or Cruiser that have been used on the roller shutters of jewellers shops for generations, usually lying on the pavement. They are very very expensive but probably the best.

The two you say you've looked at are just ordinary cheap padlocks with a plastic case added.

You can put a sort of roof over the padlock to keep the rain off if you want. Like a birdbox.

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/browse/locks-latches-and-security/padlocks-chains-and-security-devices/filter/ironmongery_type>{padlock}/ironmongery_brand>{era}

i asked a similar question a while back
https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/combination-padlock-seaside-area.529851/page-2#post-4458520

got the 660 and its been perfect since - opens and locks easily

The rubber coated squire locks are good

Blup

I cut the neck and back off an old hot water bottle, turned it upside down and screwed it with a washer over the side gate padlock.
Worked a treat for over 5 years.

Tigercubrider said:

I cut the neck and back off an old hot water bottle, turned it upside down and screwed it with a washer over the side gate padlock.
Worked a treat for over 5 years.

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I did a similar thing with an old brake fluid bottle. Cut a slot in the side and put it over the padlock.
I have a friend who is a locksmith and he gave me a marine padlock. He said that it would never sieze. I have two padlocks that are forty years old and they both work like they were new.

Have had this on my shed for a number of years now without problems from B&Q. The occasional squirt of WD40 always helps.

Got this Master Lock beasties on my shed. 6 year old and still spot on. Think they Roller shutter padlocks.

I've had a cheap 3 circle padlock on my shed for the past 20 years.
Works perfectly and no rust.