Waterproof padlocks ?

[rsutoratosu]

Is there such a thing ? i'm looking for a basic pad lock to lock up the shed. unfortunately nearly all locks on amazon says does not last in rain? I use a master lock and i see it rust already. Just suffer with any lock ?

 

[sdifox]

There are water resistant ones. But it is probably easier to keep replacing them.

 

[Zee]

i usually hang them upside down to extend the life.

 

[NAC4EV]

http://www.abus.com/ca_en/Home-Security/Padlocks/Marine-Rustfree

http://www.1st-in-padlocks.com/abus-24-diskus-c-22_109_110.html

 

[Stopsignhank]

http://www.masterlock.com/business-use/product/6121
This is what we use a work. They last us for years outside. Of course this is Southern California weather so our weather rates only 2/10

You can find them cheaper. I buy them from zoro tools

https://www.zoro.com/master-lock-keyed-padlock-1-18-in-h-5-pins-6121/i/G0746322/

 

[WHAMPOM]

Is there such a thing ? i'm looking for a basic pad lock to lock up the shed. unfortunately nearly all locks on amazon says does not last in rain? I use a master lock and i see it rust already. Just suffer with any lock ?

You slit a pop bottle and slip it over the padlock to keep it dry, replace as necessary.

 

[gorcorps]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Lock-Magnum-2-3-4-in-Shrouded-Disc-Padlock-M40XKADCCSEN/202260767

Stainless steel, keyway cover is probably best you'll get for a padlock without covering it with something else.

 

[balloonshark]

Nail a piece of rubber roofing over the lock.

 

[Schmide]

Just put in on the inside?

 

[Jeff7]

Abloy padlock, IP68 rated for continuous submersion.


(I have no idea if it's good or not. I just searched for "IP68 padlock." Case-harded steel, zinc-plated, then polyester coated. If the polyester gets damaged and the zinc plating gets eaten away, it'll rust. I guess they didn't go with stainless because of the strength difference and cost?)


It still amazes me how many things in outdoor applications are just zinc-plated or black oxide-coated plain steel rather than some grade of stainless.

Some gas stations in the area use steel trim around the pump islands. The ones that have painted steel look lousy: Anywhere the paint gets nicked, it starts rusting the steel quickly (I'm in the "Rust Belt" part of the country), and then it spreads and bubbles off more paint.
A few have started using stainless steel, and it looks like it's holding up quite well.
(Stainless still isn't invulnerable. Basic 18-8 or 304, especially with a rough surface texture, will not hold up well when constantly exposed to saltwater. 316 with a smooth finish will do much better, but it costs even more than 304.)

Pay for it now, or pay for it several times later.

I remember hearing in college that 2-3% of US GDP is vaporized every year due to corrosion. Painful.

 

[herrjimbo]

This is the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1...sr=8-1&keywords=masterlock+weather+proof+lock

Works exceptionally well up here in Wisconsin.

 

[John Connor]

You could opt for the options in post #4, or buy some security screws and screw the door shut. Mind you that will be a real PITA to open and close all the time.

 

[rommelrommel]

We buy Abloy's at work (Pacific Northwest) for outdoor use. I doubt they'll last forever but we haven't fried one in years. They are expensive tho, but better than having to cut locks off.