Spec me a padlock

CryptKeeper

CryptKeeper

CryptKeeper

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Moved in to a new house recently. The back gate and the shed have two locks each (4 total) which require padlocks. The previous owner took those when he moved out.

Looking online, the 'Master' brand seems to have fairly good reviews. I'm just getting in to DIY so am a bit of a novice at everything.

What brand / type of padlock would you guys reccomend? It should obviously be secure and weatherproof. I'm fine with spending a bit more to get something good that is going to last 20 years.
 
CryptKeeper said:
Moved in to a new house recently. The back gate and the shed have two locks each (4 total) which require padlocks. The previous owner took those when he moved out.

Looking online, the 'Master' brand seems to have fairly good reviews. I'm just getting in to DIY so am a bit of a novice at everything.

What brand / type of padlock would you guys reccomend? It should obviously be secure and weatherproof. I'm fine with spending a bit more to get something good that is going to last 20 years.
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Good solid combination lock

No keys to lose.
 
yale,stanley,master lock to name a few
sheds and side gates etc
its not so much how great is your padlock
its how good is what your padlocks attached to
no point in a fantastic lock
if fixing screws are visible
or the whole thing can be ripped out of the wood
 
How strong are the hinges on these?

If they're fairly weak then if you get decent padlocks, any thief is just going to break the hinges in seconds and be in anyway. Therefore just buy any old padlock to act as a deterrent.

Can't offer much advice if you still need decent padlocks however.
 
Nice hasp and staple there @Doobedoo
Though still same thing I said
Earlier
Even with that if it's fixed to a flimsy
Shed door with screws
Could possibly rip it off
Ideally want bolted through with
A plate on the inside
 
Not if you bolt it through the frame of the shed door. That said a shed is made of wood and if someone wants to get in they will.

all you can do is make it so that your shed is harder to break in than your neighbours :)
 
Master locks are cheap rubbish. I'd be looking at an Abus lock. I've had a few discus locks and they are very good although despite being stainless steel, did still seize up after a few years outside. A yearly spray of anti seize or silicone grease will stop this from happening (to any lock)
 
UnworthyBean said:
How strong are the hinges on these?

If they're fairly weak then if you get decent padlocks, any thief is just going to break the hinges in seconds and be in anyway. Therefore just buy any old padlock to act as a deterrent.

Can't offer much advice if you still need decent padlocks however.
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You're absolutely right. I feel like a bit of an idiot for not considering that :D. The hinges are pretty weak so a really good lock isn't going to make much of a difference.

Thanks for all the insights to everyone who posted.
 
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