Outdoor Padlock

[cybball]

I'm looking for a padlock for my farm gate that won't freeze. Something good and reliable. Would be nice if it had a code instead of a key so I can share it.

I'm using one now (I think Master lock) that has a rubber thing that goes over the code. That thing already tore off after 2 months and the code tends to freeze up.

Thanks!

 

[IowaBowHunter1983]

is this the one you have?

https://www.zoro.com/master-lock-co...ITdou2jZ1xM-QB8fxE2TtByw7COfhusQaAg_NEALw_wcB

 

[LYON]

How about a cable bike lock? That's what is being used on one of the farms I hunt. 4 digit code and I've never had it freeze up.

 

[meyeri]

Python cable locks seem to be the best that I have found that don't freeze up as much as standard locks. We use a variety of different standard locks at work and all of them tend to freeze up in this cold weather if they're exposed. Keeping them well lubricated helps, but a small torch in the truck seems to be our solution for most of them.

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[chipterp]

We just tie a plastic grocery bag over the lock and keep some deicer in the truck if we need it.

 

[cybball]

is this the one you have?

https://www.zoro.com/master-lock-co...ITdou2jZ1xM-QB8fxE2TtByw7COfhusQaAg_NEALw_wcB

Pretty close to that.

 

[cybball]

We just tie a plastic grocery bag over the lock and keep some deicer in the truck if we need it.

I thought about using a zip lock on it.

 

[IowaBowHunter1983]

I've used ones like above for many many years. Not had an issue. Always careful to leave it locked upright for best water shedding. Nlbag over top is good idea.