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.
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"Daniel Prince" wrote in message
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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.
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Go to an auto supply and get an aerosol can of white lithium grease. Drown
the insides of the lock with it.

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"Daniel Prince" wrote in message
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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.
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Go to an auto supply and get an aerosol can of white lithium grease. Drown
the insides of the lock with it.



That has go to be the worst suggestion yet.

Any kind of grease will attract all kinds of stuff (sand, grit, etc)and will
gum up the lock. The best suggestion is to use graphite for the keyway.

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"Daniel Prince" wrote in message
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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.
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Go to an auto supply and get an aerosol can of white lithium grease.
Drown
the insides of the lock with it.



That has go to be the worst suggestion yet.

Any kind of grease will attract all kinds of stuff (sand, grit, etc)and
will
gum up the lock. The best suggestion is to use graphite for the keyway.



You'd think, but I use the stuff on my boat & trailer, not just on various
moving parts, but also on various padlocks, which attract plenty of filth.
Everything's working as smooth as silk. And, I just worked the padlocks last
week, when it was 10 degrees outside. Smooth.

Salt's another issue - I have no idea how this stuff holds up.

Does the lithium grease work better than silicone to limit room for water and moisture to enter the lock?

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Knockaround wrote

Does the lithium grease work better than silicone to limit room for water
and moisture to enter the lock?

Graphite works much better than both because it doesnt attract dirt.

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Does the lithium grease work better than silicone to limit room for water
and moisture to enter the lock?

Graphite works much better than both because it doesn¢t attract dirt.

It all depends on the circumstances, you clinically insane,
auto-contradicting, retarded know-it-all!

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On 3/7/2021 12:54 AM, Rod Speed wrote:
Knockaround wrote

Does the lithium grease work better than silicone to limit room for
water and moisture to enter the lock?

Graphite works much better than both because it doesnt attract dirt.

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This.

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 alway

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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

"6. We suggest that you do not use WD40® on your lock because
dust particles may clog the pins when WD40® is sprayed inside the
lock."

I guess WD40® must be the only thing that carries dust
particles, eh? That's a new one!

I always get a kick out of the WD-40 myths and experts around the
world. It's a lubricant, it's not a lubricant, it collects drit
& grime, it evaporates and disappears, it ... well, you get the
ideaG.


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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

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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

Strange recommendations from masterlock on not
using graphite for the keyway. Maybe because most
graphite stuff includes oil. I don't see how
powdered graphite, unless they make a very coarse
grind, could make the pins stick. And, I know for
a fact, having used it on locks many times, that
using WD 40 to flush out the dirt works well.

Looks like good advice. Near the ocean in a high moisture environment, I'd
be thinking 10w30 motor oil. Might need to be rinsed out with ether or brake
cleaner now and again. That, and car door locks are the only locks I use
motor oil.

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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

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.

There are two totally different parts of a lock. One is the tumbler
(the part where you put the key). That you don't want to lube as much as
you want to keep it clean. A zero residue cleaner is best. I like to use a
little graphic when done. NOTE: WD40 is an oil and is not zero residue. It
will leave a thin film of oil that will in time collect dirt as will any
oil. There is a product call lock ease that works well. I will also
suggest that the Teflon based lubes often work well.

The other part of the lock is the part the actually holds the thing
shut. That also needs to be kept clean, but it also often needs some
additional protection from the elements. For that I would agree with most
of the suggestions make. A lithium based product may be best. It will
likely need cleaning and re-lubrication often where you live.

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Joseph Meehan 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.

There are two totally different parts of a lock. One is the tumbler
(the part where you put the key). That you don't want to lube as much as
you want to keep it clean. A zero residue cleaner is best. I like to use a
little graphic when done. NOTE: WD40 is an oil and is not zero residue. It
will leave a thin film of oil that will in time collect dirt as will any
oil. There is a product call lock ease that works well. I will also
suggest that the Teflon based lubes often work well.

The other part of the lock is the part the actually holds the thing
shut. That also needs to be kept clean, but it also often needs some
additional protection from the elements. For that I would agree with most
of the suggestions make. A lithium based product may be best. It will
likely need cleaning and re-lubrication often where you live.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Well, yet another opinion:
I would think even 30 weight oil, let alone various greases, would
promote sticking of the teeny weeny internals of the lock. That's why
they never recommend 3 in 1 oil. WD40 is thin to begin with, and at
least evaporates leaving no gunk behind, but by the same token long
term corrosion protection might need to be reapplied now and then.

So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving a
residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene? Silicone oil?

z wrote:
Joseph Meehan wrote:

There are two totally different parts of a lock. One is the
tumbler (the part where you put the key). That you don't want to
lube as much as you want to keep it clean. A zero residue cleaner
is best. I like to use a little graphic when done. NOTE: WD40 is
an oil and is not zero residue. It will leave a thin film of oil
that will in time collect dirt as will any oil. There is a product
call lock ease that works well. I will also suggest that the
Teflon based lubes often work well.

The other part of the lock is the part the actually holds the
thing shut. That also needs to be kept clean, but it also often
needs some additional protection from the elements. For that I
would agree with most of the suggestions make. A lithium based
product may be best. It will likely need cleaning and
re-lubrication often where you live.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Well, yet another opinion:
I would think even 30 weight oil, let alone various greases, would
promote sticking of the teeny weeny internals of the lock. That's why
they never recommend 3 in 1 oil. WD40 is thin to begin with, and at
least evaporates leaving no gunk behind,

If that were only so. It does leave an oil film behind. Most of it
does evaporate, but enough remains to cause problems.

but by the same token long
term corrosion protection might need to be reapplied now and then.

If WD-40 did not leave anything behind it would leave no corrosion
protection at all.


So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving a
residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene? Silicone oil?

That is not what I asked for. I suggested that you might want to use a
"zero residue cleaner" anything that is lube is not going to be zero
residue. Graphite is not a cleaner, but it is a good lube for some uses.
It is a solid.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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z wrote:
Joseph Meehan wrote:

There are two totally different parts of a lock. One is the
tumbler (the part where you put the key). That you don't want to
lube as much as you want to keep it clean. A zero residue cleaner
is best. I like to use a little graphic when done. NOTE: WD40 is
an oil and is not zero residue. It will leave a thin film of oil
that will in time collect dirt as will any oil. There is a product
call lock ease that works well. I will also suggest that the
Teflon based lubes often work well.

The other part of the lock is the part the actually holds the
thing shut. That also needs to be kept clean, but it also often
needs some additional protection from the elements. For that I
would agree with most of the suggestions make. A lithium based
product may be best. It will likely need cleaning and
re-lubrication often where you live.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Well, yet another opinion:
I would think even 30 weight oil, let alone various greases, would
promote sticking of the teeny weeny internals of the lock. That's why
they never recommend 3 in 1 oil. WD40 is thin to begin with, and at
least evaporates leaving no gunk behind,

If that were only so. It does leave an oil film behind. Most of it
does evaporate, but enough remains to cause problems.

but by the same token long
term corrosion protection might need to be reapplied now and then.

If WD-40 did not leave anything behind it would leave no corrosion
protection at all.


So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving a
residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene? Silicone oil?

That is not what I asked for. I suggested that you might want to use
a
"zero residue cleaner" anything that is lube is not going to be zero
residue. Graphite is not a cleaner, but it is a good lube for some uses.
It is a solid.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

I've had a combination outdoor lock on my shed for 17 years. I use 3in1 oil
on it every spring and it still works as good as it did when new. I have a
flap (a piece of old conveyor belt) attached above it to cover it and
shelter it from the elements.

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http://www.jigaloo.com/english/welcome.htm

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"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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z wrote:
Joseph Meehan wrote:

There are two totally different parts of a lock. One is the
tumbler (the part where you put the key). That you don't want to
lube as much as you want to keep it clean. A zero residue cleaner
is best. I like to use a little graphic when done. NOTE: WD40 is
an oil and is not zero residue. It will leave a thin film of oil
that will in time collect dirt as will any oil. There is a product
call lock ease that works well. I will also suggest that the
Teflon based lubes often work well.

The other part of the lock is the part the actually holds the
thing shut. That also needs to be kept clean, but it also often
needs some additional protection from the elements. For that I
would agree with most of the suggestions make. A lithium based
product may be best. It will likely need cleaning and
re-lubrication often where you live.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Well, yet another opinion:
I would think even 30 weight oil, let alone various greases, would
promote sticking of the teeny weeny internals of the lock. That's why
they never recommend 3 in 1 oil. WD40 is thin to begin with, and at
least evaporates leaving no gunk behind,

If that were only so. It does leave an oil film behind. Most of it
does evaporate, but enough remains to cause problems.

but by the same token long
term corrosion protection might need to be reapplied now and then.

If WD-40 did not leave anything behind it would leave no corrosion
protection at all.


So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving a
residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene? Silicone oil?

That is not what I asked for. I suggested that you might want to use
a
"zero residue cleaner" anything that is lube is not going to be zero
residue. Graphite is not a cleaner, but it is a good lube for some uses.
It is a solid.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

I've had a combination outdoor lock on my shed for 17 years. I use 3in1
oil
on it every spring and it still works as good as it did when new. I have a
flap (a piece of old conveyor belt) attached above it to cover it and
shelter it from the elements.

z wrote

WD40 is thin to begin with, and at least evaporates leaving no
gunk behind,
So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving
a residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene?

Despite the manufacturers claims, WD40 is for the most part
just kerosene with perfume added.

That being said, I'd suggest WD40 for padlocks. Any lubricant
will eventually trap dust and other particles but at least with a
spray can of WD40, you can blast any crud out of the padlock.

If the OP is really concerned about crud getting into the padlock,
get one of those plastic covered padlocks with a flap that snaps
over the keyhole; http://tinyurl.com/kqalr

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z wrote

WD40 is thin to begin with, and at least evaporates leaving no
gunk behind,
So you want something light/thin, that evaporates without leaving
a residue, but not too quickly. Maybe dunk it in kerosene?

Despite the manufacturers claims, WD40 is for the most part
just kerosene with perfume added.

That being said, I'd suggest WD40 for padlocks. Any lubricant
will eventually trap dust and other particles but at least with a
spray can of WD40, you can blast any crud out of the padlock.

If the OP is really concerned about crud getting into the padlock,
get one of those plastic covered padlocks with a flap that snaps
over the keyhole; http://tinyurl.com/kqalr

Agree with wd-40 for freeing up crud-frozen padlocks, followed with
silicone or bicycle lube or graphite for ongoing lubrication. But the best
cure is really to protect the lock from the weather, either with one of
those 'lock condom' things, or a weatherproof lock. If it is just on a shed
or something, a flap of rubber or something over it as a rain hood will work
wonders.

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On Monday, March 6, 2006 at 6:03:42 PM UTC-5, 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.
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For some strange reason those of us who are owned by cats
ascribe motives to the cat that are more benign than the
cat's real motives. For example if the cat gets in the
way when we are trying to do something we say it is "helping".

Naval jelly is probably the best to rub the lock over in.