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newshound

On 05/09/2019 13:36, wrote:
Hi all,
Ive got four sheds and non have the same lock so its awkward having various keys and padlocks and mind are very secure.
Does anyone have a good idea of how to have either combination locks with the same combination number, padlocks with suited alike keys, or a simple but secure latch or rim lock?
Thanks

Look for padlocks "Keyed Alike". Screwfix used to have sets of 6, I use
these on yard gate, tack room, hay store, and tool store at our horse
yard. They also came with two or three keys each, so plenty of spares to
share if required.

Whether you want same or different key/code depends on the value of
contents plus risk of compromise.

It was also handy to know the magic term when I had to replace one of
the two locks on my car "top box". Much less hassle than fumbling with
multiple keys.