In article , Eric
wrote:

kenji wrote in
:

In article , Eric
wrote:

kenji wrote in
:

In article , (Todd H.) wrote:

kenji writes:

In article , (Todd H.)
wrote:

Powdered graphite (sold in small tubes near the key stuff and
lock de-icer) should prevent recurrence.

--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

how does powdered graphite in a lock keep it from freezing? if
the polwder is
in the cylinder, then water get also gets into the cylinder then
it freezes wouldn't you just have a frozen cylinder that doesn't
turn?

Dunno, but I will say I use powdered graphite at the first sign of
lock stickiness in the cold, and I haven't had a lock freeze on
me.

I don't go round pouring water into my lock cylinders though. :-)

--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

neither do I, but the recent rains saoked my garage locks.

You need an awning over your garage-side door(s).

awnings are oh so 1960's

But standing out in the cold while your locks are frozen is a timeless
tradition!

duh, I use the overhead doors

actually the main prob is I went to a gable roof and the slope drains over the
service door...I haven't installed gutters yet.