Abloy locks constant probem

[Chasingmytail]

Im sick of having arguments with the Mr that I cant open many of the locks around the farm. I mess for ages, the lock mechanism doesnt move. These are expensive Abloys but problem 3 years old. Too much time is wasted like this and all he does is shut at me.

Is there another way of sorting these locks - is it worth bothering taking to a locksmith as the last lot are at the shop he keeps promising to mend them but 4 months later. I need to collect from him now as he's taking the P&ss. We like all our locks to have the same key.

Life is too short to be messing about trying to open sodding locks then starting an argument.

 

[Goweresque]

Am I right in thinking these are stupendously expensive? Just looked online and the cheapest Abloy locks are like £40 each, and they can be £150.

My take on padlocks is that its pointless putting expensive locks on things, because now cordless angle grinders are as cheap as chips anyone can get in anywhere they like, if they really want to. An angle grinder and ultra thin cutting disc is going through a £150 lock as fast as a £10 one. So I buy keyed alike cheap padlocks and chains. Gates are still locked, so covered for insurance, but it doesn't cost a fortune to replace the lot if needed, or they stop working. Deters opportunists but you're not stopping the determined thief anyway. If you really need to stop access the only way is physically - large concrete barriers, which incidentally appear to be surprisingly cheap, I've seen them on ebay for about £75 each:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Interloc...a=1&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

 

[sawdust]

Im sick of having arguments with the Mr that I cant open many of the locks around the farm. I mess for ages, the lock mechanism doesnt move. These are expensive Abloys but problem 3 years old. Too much time is wasted like this and all he does is shut at me.

Is there another way of sorting these locks - is it worth bothering taking to a locksmith as the last lot are at the shop he keeps promising to mend them but 4 months later. I need to collect from him now as he's taking the P&ss. We like all our locks to have the same key.

Life is too short to be messing about trying to open sodding locks then starting an argument.

Had abloy padlocks for 9 years and the only problem I have is freezing up in winter

https://www.abloy.com.au/presets/product-slideshow/PageFiles/1178278/ImageGallery/130520032927648.jpg

 

[br jones]

Wd 40

 

[chickens and wheat]

Silicon oil, maybe a smear of lithium grease on key

 

[Dr. Alkathene]

Use ASSA lock spray, I have used Abloy padlocks for years. Quick spray once every 6 months.

 

[sean m]

Im sick of having arguments with the Mr that I cant open many of the locks around the farm. I mess for ages, the lock mechanism doesnt move. These are expensive Abloys but problem 3 years old. Too much time is wasted like this and all he does is shut at me.

Is there another way of sorting these locks - is it worth bothering taking to a locksmith as the last lot are at the shop he keeps promising to mend them but 4 months later. I need to collect from him now as he's taking the P&ss. We like all our locks to have the same key.

Life is too short to be messing about trying to open sodding locks then starting an argument.

get him to open up a couple of mornings,if he's anything like me he will lose his temper and either mend or replace them

 

[milkloss]

Get a spray can of white grease. Doesn’t go sticky like other oils.

 

[Lincs Lass]

Locksmiths won't touch abloy, they can't even cut keys,, soak them in wd40

 

[Chasingmytail]

Am I right in thinking these are stupendously expensive? Just looked online and the cheapest Abloy locks are like £40 each, and they can be £150.

My take on padlocks is that its pointless putting expensive locks on things, because now cordless angle grinders are as cheap as chips anyone can get in anywhere they like, if they really want to. An angle grinder and ultra thin cutting disc is going through a £150 lock as fast as a £10 one. So I buy keyed alike cheap padlocks and chains. Gates are still locked, so covered for insurance, but it doesn't cost a fortune to replace the lot if needed, or they stop working. Deters opportunists but you're not stopping the determined thief anyway. If you really need to stop access the only way is physically - large concrete barriers, which incidentally appear to be surprisingly cheap, I've seen them on ebay for about £75 each:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Interlocking-Lego-Concrete-Block/170523840162?_trkparms=aid=333200&algo=COMP.MBE&ao=2&asc=40733&meid=54349fc4dfb14cd98a948e20fc7989d8&pid=100008&rk=2&rkt=12&sd=113378113399&itm=170523840162&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

You cant cut theses they are within a box system. They are excellent locks do last a long time. I will buy some spray and try that. Other than that replace the whole lot.

 

[Lincs Lass]

You cant cut theses they are within a box system. They are excellent locks do last a long time. I will buy some spray and try that. Other than that replace the whole lot.

drop them in a tub of diesel ,give them a good soak

 

[O'Reilly]

Don't put up with him shouting at you over a padlock. Hit him over the head with a bit of 2x4. Not necessary in this day and age, nor any other. Makes life so miserable. The shouting, that is, he might be miserable after the 2x4.

 

[steveR]

GT85 is better than WD40 I find, but for padlocks, I use a graphite lube, just a touch.

I do agree that with it being so easy to cut or burn a padlock, it's not worth buying quality now. As long as they will withstand the hammer blow technique

 

[TheTallGuy]

You cant cut theses they are within a box system. They are excellent locks do last a long time. I will buy some spray and try that. Other than that replace the whole lot.

Local farmer thought that - they just cut the hinge bolts instead!

 

[Bald Rick]

 

[Isabellah]

Try to use silicon spray, it works just well and last much longer then usual WD40, also do not forget to open them a couple of times just to be sure the mechanism is working well

 

[CaylinBr]

Should I spray new locks too? I want to install a couple of new locks, still trying to figure out, should I change them on my own or should I search for a locksmith, by the way if anyone knows a good locksmith somewhere in hillingdon I would really appreciate any info. To be more clear I need 3 or 4 eurolocks, 2 padlocks and I need a roller door for my garage

 

[Farmer Roy]

All our locks on Parks & Gardens with local Council are Abbloy, I find they do tend to get stiff & difficult to open if not used frequently, but a quick squirt of WD40 soon sorts them out

 

[2wheels]

our back door lock, abloy , just about stopped working despite lube so went to lumsdens in aberdeen for a new one . was advised to try asec and so far is all good at half the price of the assay abloy.