Locks freezing.

[Grassman]

With having a few -7 nights some of my locks are needing the blow lamp in the morning.
Used to soak padlocks in oil for a few hours but not possible with door locks.
I put disposable gloves on some padlocks to keep moisture out.
What works for you?

 

[M-J-G]

De icer the night before
It was -19 here night before last and they opened no bother.

 

[Brisel]

Silicone based lock lubricant helps displace water but needs to be done before it freezes. The deicer is a good idea.

 

[Dman2]

Had to pee on the lock that has the hot tap behind it this morning, so I could start defrosting everything else

 

[Brisel]

Had to pee on the lock that has the hot tap behind it this morning, so I could start defrosting everything else

Did you get 3 wet fingers?

 

[Aftermaths]

Water displacement 40

 

[Gedd]

Had to pee on the lock that has the hot tap behind it this morning, so I could start defrosting everything else

Be careful it doesn't stick to the lock

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Be careful it doesn't stick to the lock

Or in it if you’re a tiddler....

 

[Dman2]

It was a mortice lock so no contact needed before or after

 

[Handy Andy]

Had to pee on the lock that has the hot tap behind it this morning, so I could start defrosting everything else

I went to fill up my old Land Rover with diesel about 9 o'clock last night in the local garage and the lock on the fuel cap was frozen, I automatically unzipped my overalls to get the de-icing tool out then realized I was in a public place so thought better of it. Had to kneel down and breathe on it for about 5 minutes instead.

 

[marcot]

I know people love their land rovers...but giving it a blow job in public is a step too far!!!!!!

 

[crazy_bull]

Have a can of this and using the straw fire a load in the locks on a dry day, keeps them from freezing in the winter, WD40 done regularly works as well but not long lasting.

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That spray grease is great, it coats everything and keeps door locks running sweet.

C B

 

[thorpe]

Had to pee on the lock that has the hot tap behind it this morning, so I could start defrosting everything else

lucky you needed apee then!

 

[Dman2]

lucky you needed apee then!

It`s an age thing especially when it`s cold

 

[glasshouse]

I had to pee on a valve the other day as it wasnt letting air in

 

[shumungus]

I had to pee on a valve the other day as it wasnt letting sir in

Sir??????? Is that your name for it? Why were you putting it in a valve? Is valve a codeword for something else? How does peeing on it help? Does it start a chemical reaction? Dammit man tell us more.
Sod it, I'm going to summon he who will know of such things. @Bald Rick @Bald Rick @Bald Rick (say his name three times and he will appear)