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On Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 6:24:39 PM UTC-5, Jim Yanik wrote:
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On 7 Mar 2006 12:23:40 GMT, Jim Yanik wrote:

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On 6 Mar 2006 17:13:26 -0800, wrote:


Daniel Prince wrote:
In your opinion, what is the best lubricant for an outdoor padlock?
I live in a humid area about six miles from the ocean. Thank you in
advance for all replies.

According to the "master's"

http://www.masterlock.com/general/fa...dservice.shtml

I have a few padlocks on my sailboat, which is in a salt water
environment. I buy the rubber covered padlocks that include a cap
over
the keyhole. I force marine grease (not the same as automotive
grease)
into the keyhole and the holes for the shackle. They last a few years
this way. I have never had a problem opening locks treated in this
manner, even when the temps are in the 20's.




dry graphite works well in all temps.

But doesn't do squat to protect a padlock from salt laden moist air.



He was looking for a LUBRICANT,not a corrosion protectant.

In my experience, graphite in a humid environment is a disaster.

Thats not mine.

Yes, it lubricates well when dry, but then it becomes
mud and then cakes and will absolutely jam a lock.

Never seen anything like that happen.

My preference would be STP, but just a tiny bit on a toothpick.

Mine is graphite because it doesnt trap dirt.

I use graphite in an alcohol carrier on the lock on the boat ramp
chain that gets dipped in salt water occasionally and rain may be the
best thing that happens to it.
It seems to just keep going.
This isn't your ten buck Master Lock tho. I think we pay about $150
for them.