Looking for recommendations on a weather proof lock I have issues with water getting in the through the shackle on top and freezing in cold weather
Trailer padlocks
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i have a master lock setup, 3 alike, weather covers on them. About 5 years old now. had one freeze up 2 weeks ago -but then the coupler setup froze too and I had to unpin the receiver and pull away leaving the hitch ball with the trailer. Ice is ice.
I had one a few years ago get 'sticky' and some WD40 seems to have fixed it. Keep them lubed and they're ok.
On my sheds I use ONLY master combination locks. Never ever had one fail, freeze or act up and they're out in the weather all the time for decades. One lock I used in the 70s on my school locker - still working 40 years later, been outside for 30+ of those years.
I had one a few years ago get 'sticky' and some WD40 seems to have fixed it. Keep them lubed and they're ok.
On my sheds I use ONLY master combination locks. Never ever had one fail, freeze or act up and they're out in the weather all the time for decades. One lock I used in the 70s on my school locker - still working 40 years later, been outside for 30+ of those years.
I have had them over 6 years and no corrosion. I also keep them well lubed to avoid rust and/or corrosion.
The trick is to spray them with a special grease that is used for garage door springs. Do mine once a year. BUT, I also carry a small propane torch, which has never been used. Same locks for at least 7 years.
3-IN-ONE 100584 Professional Garage Door Lubricant Spray 11 oz (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
3-IN-ONE 100584 Professional Garage Door Lubricant Spray 11 oz (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific