Seaworthy combi padlock

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Does ANYONE make a decent, long-lasting combination padlock that can withstand a bit of salt air and rain? I'm on the 3rd or 4th and they all seem as unfit for purpose as each other.:mad:
 
KAL said:
Does ANYONE make a decent, long-lasting combination padlock that can withstand a bit of salt air and rain? I'm on the 3rd or 4th and they all seem as unfit for purpose as each other.:mad:
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Our current boat came with a "Master" combination padlock. It did not look new and we have had her three years now. It is Brassy looking with a hardened chrome plated loop. It is about two and a half inches long. I clean it up and lube it from time to time and so far all is well. We now keep a small torch clipped to the hatch garage. Now ask me why.............
 
jonic said:
I would give up. I'm just about to take the bolt croppers to yet another :mad:
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I just spent a happy time patiently trying every combination one or two stops away from the programmed one on each tumbler. Don't ask me how, but one tumbler had managed to shift ONE numeral. :confused:

At least/last I could get into the locker. Sheesh!

I give them a spray of lube every so often, but you'd have thought one of the manufacturers would have come up with a decent, reliable, corrosion free model by now??
 
KAL said:
I just spent a happy time patiently trying every combination one or two stops away from the programmed one on each tumbler. Don't ask me how, but one tumbler had managed to shift ONE numeral. :confused:
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Exactly what happened to mine.

Now in bits courtesy of wickes heavy duty bolt croppers for £26. :)
 
I am told the secret to a long lasting padlock it to but a decent brass and chrome one and boil it to release the grease which stops sand and salt, (to a degree), from settling and causing corrosion.
Had the same one on one boat for eight years!
 
lustyd said:
I really hope you don't mean WD40 when you say lube...
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Err, was in the past, I have to admit, but now trying dry ptfe spray. Actually, I would try anything that might lead to the lock lasting more than a season and NOT slipping a tumbler.:mad:
 
KAL said:
Err, was in the past, I have to admit, but now trying dry ptfe spray. Actually, I would try anything that might lead to the lock lasting more than a season and NOT slipping a tumbler.:mad:
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well both of those will strip any grease from the internals and leave you open to rusting. Added to which, the PTFE in your spray will wash away with water within weeks. put some real grease or oil in there and you'll have a much better time of it, although your key may be a bit greasy :)
 
KAL said:
Does ANYONE make a decent, long-lasting combination padlock that can withstand a bit of salt air and rain? I'm on the 3rd or 4th and they all seem as unfit for purpose as each other.:mad:
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Yes!
I have used a Squire CP1 Recodable Combination Padlock for 12 years. It has a Lifetime Guarantee, which I have tested when I had a problem with the combo wheels about seven years ago - I took it into a 'lock shop' in St Peter Port who had them on display and they replaced it without problem :)
You will see in the link 'Excellent for use on . . . . and boats'.
As for maintenance, every three or four years I immerse it in engine oil and let it drip dry.
 
rotrax said:
Our current boat came with a "Master" combination padlock. It did not look new and we have had her three years now. It is Brassy looking with a hardened chrome plated loop. It is about two and a half inches long. I clean it up and lube it from time to time and so far all is well. We now keep a small torch clipped to the hatch garage. Now ask me why.............
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Go on then, I'll ask why..............
 
KAL said:
I just spent a happy time patiently trying every combination one or two stops away from the programmed one on each tumbler. Don't ask me how, but one tumbler had managed to shift ONE numeral. :confused:

At least/last I could get into the locker. Sheesh!

I give them a spray of lube every so often, but you'd have thought one of the manufacturers would have come up with a decent, reliable, corrosion free model by now??
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I've come across a few designs where the tumblers can be moved with the lock open and the hasp in a certain position, usual when you put the lock down somewhere and it slides a bit; this changes the combo, often without anyone noticing. The one to look for has to be similar to the Master which has a pin to release the tumbler locks for changing the combo.
 
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