weatherproof padlock

[Jupiter01]

I have an external shed and the padlock has become very difficult to lock and unlock due to weathering and rust, etc. Can someone recommend a decent padlock for these conditions please?

 

[Tigercubrider]

There are loads out there, I have a wickes one that is stainless steel
I also have one side of a hot water bottle fixed over it to keep the weather off

 

[foxhole]

Have tried many types but most succumb to damp weather, wd40 once a month seems to work though.

 

[JohnD]

Squire model 660, widely available, not expensive, can be keyed alike if you have several sheds).
(they sell the same design in smaller models)

It has a galvanised steel case, the internal workings are brass levers, quite large and do not bind or corrode.

Water drains through it.

Lasts for scores of years.

Never had one stop working.

The steel hook is quite substantial.

You can throw it in a bucket of paraffin ever ten years or so to wash out dirt.

You can spray the outer galvanised case with paint to prevent it getting shabby.

For more valuable lockups, you can get the ERA and similar 6-lever big padlocks. Again, the brass levers don't rust and the outer is steel. Sometimes Wickes sell ERA locks as own-brand, but you'll find the maker's name stamped on the keys.

You can still get the old Chubb models (now branded Union) as used on jewellers shutters, but they cost a hundred or more.


Squire

ERA

Union (Chubb)

there are other brands that might be cheaper, but check the specification for brass levers and bronze or stainless internal springs.

IME lever locks last much longer than cylinders, and have fewer weaknesses.

 

[Jupiter01]

Is this a similar padlock but in a smaller size? e.g. does it offer the same protection against weather.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/squire-44...eel-padlock-max-shackle-w-x-h-18-x-18mm/4419g

 

[JohnD]

yes

but the shackle is not a hardened steel, and the thicker one is better.

Are you anxious to save 50p?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...e+660+-key.TRS0&_nkw=squire+660+-key&_sacat=0

 

[Mr Chibs]

I'm using Squire Stronghold closed shackle padlocks.

This is the newest version
http://www.squirepadlocks.co.uk/squ...d-stormproof-50mm-padlock-closed-shackle.html

Haven't oiled these in the last 2 years.

 

[mwatsonxx]

Squire model 660, widely available, not expensive, can be keyed alike if you have several sheds).
(they sell the same design in smaller models)

Been using two of these for over 30 years, both totally exposed to wind and rain, and both in as new condition.