Free marine grade padlocks

[Tim Good]

Oh but why how what when where I hear you say!

Well this isn't an advert as I'm not going to name the name of my company but I own a business that designs, manufacturers and sell padlocks.

I want to ask anyone who happens to have a blog website if they'd like to receive so free marine grade locks to trial and then write about. I'd send you a cheap one, middle of the road one and fully marine grade version, all of which claim to be 'weatherproof'.

We test locks in our factory obviously but nothing beats independent tests in the field. For the hassle you get to keep the locks and I'll also throw in a couple more of the marine grade locks keyed alike so you have a nice set to continue using.

Let me by PM if you fancy it and I'll give you some more info.

Thanks!

Tim

P.s. If you have a lock on your boat that is **** and rusting and you take a photo of it, post it on our google or Facebook page asking for a better alternative then we'll send you one for free! Again PM me for details b/c I don't want to make this sound like any kind of advert.

 

[Graham_Wright]

Well this isn't an advert as I'm not going to name the name of my company but I owe a business that designs, manufacturers and sell padlocks.

Big debt?

 

[Tim Good]

Big debt?

Haha Ooops. Ok that's what you get for sitting in bed on an iPad.

 

[typhoonNige]

You have my interest but I prefer a combination lock - on the basis that while I may lose keys, I rarely lose my memory for numbers! Do you have anything?

 

[Tim Good]

You have my interest but I prefer a combination lock - on the basis that while I may lose keys, I rarely lose my memory for numbers! Do you have anything?

There is only one genuine marine grade combination lock on the market. All the others claim such things but don't use stainless and try to get away with chrome plated steel. The one downside of stainless is that it is easy to cut with a hacksaw and crop. Hardened steel is really difficult but it rusts unless coated very well.

The only marine combination uses a 8.5mm shackle so your lockers / washboards would need a hasp hole of 9 or more.

 

[Salty John]

Haha Ooops. Ok that's what you get for sitting in bed on an iPad.

Doesn't this damage the iPad?

 

[Tim Good]

Doesn't this damage the iPad?

No you should try it. Especially when the messages come through and vibrate is on.

 

[DanTribe]

No you should try it. Especially when the messages come through and vibrate is on.

I do hope the camera is turned off!:disgust:

 

[pete]

There is only one genuine marine grade combination lock on the market. All the others claim such things but don't use stainless and try to get away with chrome plated steel. The one downside of stainless is that it is easy to cut with a hacksaw and crop. Hardened steel is really difficult but it rusts unless coated very well.

The only marine combination uses a 8.5mm shackle so your lockers / washboards would need a hasp hole of 9 or more.

Agree completely

I recently had to replace my old cockpit locker "Master" brand combination lock and because the hole is only around 6mm I bought a new "Master" aluminium cased combination lock, after a couple of weeks I could not turn the dials with my fingers and the shackle is already rusting on the surface.
A complete waste of money for outside use and my boat is still ashore away from salt spray.

Pete

 

[Pladdatoo]

You know that saying..."when something appears too good to be true, it often is".....

......well ......it did and it was........

Why don't i learn........DOH

 

[Searush]

You know that saying..."when something appears too good to be true, it often is".....

......well ......it did and it was........

Why don't i learn........DOH

Well, go on, explain what happened to this elderly "hard of understanding" codger.

 

[Pladdatoo]

Well, go on, explain what happened to this elderly "hard of understanding" codger.

Simples, did ask asked ......diddly squat in response.......

I did however learn what the company was called........so somebody gained something from the exercise, but it wasn't me !

 

[Searush]

Simples, did ask asked ......diddly squat in response.......

I did however learn what the company was called........so somebody gained something from the exercise, but it wasn't me !

At least you didn't get a free lock & then robbed!

 

[longjohnsilver]

Simples, did ask asked ......diddly squat in response.......

I did however learn what the company was called........so somebody gained something from the exercise, but it wasn't me !

So apart from an unanswered message, what have you lost, or gained? Still not sure what your point is.

 

[Tim Good]

So apart from an unanswered message, what have you lost, or gained? Still not sure what your point is.

I'm a little lost where this thread has gone. Is Pladdatoo suggested he/she messaged me and didn't get an answer or am I loosing the plot?

 

[Murv]

I put a link on our website to the company in exchange for a lock. It arrived next day.
Early days of testing yet, obviously, but it seems to be very good quality and am very happy with it! thank you!

 

[Pladdatoo]

Locks

I'm a little lost where this thread has gone. Is Pladdatoo suggested he/she messaged me and didn't get an answer or am I loosing the plot?

Not sure I can help you with being lost or not, but can confirm I messaged you and didn't get an answer !

 

[Tim Good]

Not sure I can help you with being lost or not, but can confirm I messaged you and didn't get an answer !

Indeed and the conversation went as follows. I then never heard back from you nor saw a post on our pages. As per Murvs post above I promise that if you can send us a photo of the lock you are having an issue with with, I will replace it.

Hi there.

Ok so do you have a website or blog you could review from or do you have a dodgy lock on your boat?

If the latter then just post on our Facebook or Google+ page and then let me know.

The website is www.Nothingbutpadlocks.com

You can find the links to our FB and Google page at the bottom.

From the image I should be able to tell what size lock you need.

Tim

Interested

 

[Ruffles]

I can vouch for Squire padlocks. Mine lasted 10 years securing a dinghy in an exposed location. I eventually had to replace it as I snapped the (brass) key in the lock. But that was my fault for failing to oil it. And leaving it in the bottom of a sandy dinghy.

 

[Tim Good]

I can vouch for Squire padlocks. Mine lasted 10 years securing a dinghy in an exposed location. I eventually had to replace it as I snapped the (brass) key in the lock. But that was my fault for failing to oil it. And leaving it in the bottom of a sandy dinghy.

My comment on Squire would be they used to be great. Many changes occurred in the last few years and where marine components were used they have been replaced for chrome plated steel which will rust and have done in our tests. This of course stems from the global trend of moving manufacture to China. A real shame. This is of course IMHO but we have tested many many locks in our time.

That said, real world tests are never as good saline tests in the lab so your testament is what matters the most.

What is great is when our customers do it for us. For example our National Grid contact where they get 5 samples from us and test them to death. The one the decided up speaks volumes for its performance. If anyone is interested PM as I won't disclose model specific information about any brand openly.