Best outdoor padlock (reliable in all weathers)

[vickster]

Just struggled to get the Wilko ‘all weather’ padlock open on my garden gate. Now doused in GT85, but think I need to get something better.
So...any recommendations please (key not combination preferred)
TIA

 

[T4tomo]

maybe needs something more viscous than GT85 inside it. By their very nature of delicate moving metal innards, I'm not sure many padlocks are going to thrive exposed to the elements. can you put a flap of something weatherproof over it to protect it?

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

Another lube thread - can't believe it

 

[Adam4868]

Depending how much you want to spend,I've found these ok.Had a couple outside locking things up,ladders etc and seem ok still.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/master-lock-excell-stainless-steel-weatherproof-disc-padlock-70mm/87006

 

[vickster]

maybe needs something more viscous than GT85 inside it. By their very nature of delicate moving metal innards, I'm not sure many padlocks are going to thrive exposed to the elements. can you put a flap of something weatherproof over it to protect it?

It has a weatherproof cover.
I only have GT85 at my disposal

 

[vickster]

Depending how much you want to spend,I've found these ok.Had a couple outside locking things up,ladders etc and seem ok still.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/master-lock-excell-stainless-steel-weatherproof-disc-padlock-70mm/87006

The Asgard is secured with those. I’ll see if they actually work on the gate bolt.
up to £30 is fine if it’s going to last! And open every time with no issues.
I was just looking at this
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Master-Loc...Weatherproof-Laminated-Steel-Padlock/p/206563

 

[vickster]

Another lube thread - can't believe it

I’m asking about padlocks not lube

 

[fossyant]

I can recommend these. Used on on a works bike locker and it's now on my garage door.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/cisa-bra...370LcLGIXIa2JMAmA3BoCK8MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[vickster]

I can recommend these. Used on on a works bike locker and it's now on my garage door.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/cisa-bra...370LcLGIXIa2JMAmA3BoCK8MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Ooh that’s a bit spendy...I’m also not sure it’ll fit on the gate bolt?

 

[Randomnerd]

Well, it sort of is a lube thread, because regular lubrication is the “ key” here. Silicon lube is best for the mechanism because it doesn’t attract dust. Just reminded me to buy some and do my locks! Abus are very good but all need lube regularly

 

[vickster]

Well, it sort of is a lube thread, because regular lubrication is the “ key” here. Silicon lube is best for the mechanism because it doesn’t attract dust. Just reminded me to buy some and do my locks! Abus are very good but all need lube regularly

I’ve no idea what silicon lube is and Google sends me to Love Honey

 

[T4tomo]

I’ve no idea what silicon lube is and Google sends me to Love Honey

You could probably get a padlock there whilst your at it .

try "silicon spray" in google. its comes in a similar can to GT85

 

[annedonnelly]

maybe needs something more viscous than GT85 inside it. By their very nature of delicate moving metal innards, I'm not sure many padlocks are going to thrive exposed to the elements. can you put a flap of something weatherproof over it to protect it?

Surely people have been using padlocks outdoors for years - on workshops, factory gates, allotments,etc ?

They might be expensive but there must be something suitable for outdoors.

 

[Milkfloat]

I am a big fan of graphite powder for padlocks. Never let me down yet.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Depending how much you want to spend,I've found these ok.Had a couple outside locking things up,ladders etc and seem ok still.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/master-lock-excell-stainless-steel-weatherproof-disc-padlock-70mm/87006

THIS^^^
Had one on the shed for years, trouble-free and harder to force open than u-shaped padlocks.