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What is the best way to secure a canoe to the roof rack?

A weatherproof cable is perfect for securing your canoe to the roof rack. Whilst travelling, it is important to make sure that any canoe or kayak is secured to the roof rack properly. This is not just to stop it from falling but also to prevent an opportunist thief from simply whipping it off the […]

What is the best colour combination padlock for my luggage?

The Abus 145 series are high quality yet lightweight combination padlocks that will not add unnecessary weight to your luggage and are ideal for use on rucksacks, overnight bags and larger cases. They are available in a large selection of nine great colours in three different sizes. The solid aluminium body with anodised coating gives […]

What is the best way to securely lock up my bike?

The best way to secure your bike, both at home and when you are out, will depend on a number of things. Firstly, where you are leaving the bike, the type of bike you have and even how long you are going to be away from it. Whether you have a top racing bike or […]

How can I work out which padlock fits my shipping container?

We often get asked for padlocks that fit a standard container. To work out which padlock will fit then it is best to start with a look at the fittings on your container. At first glance containers may look all the same, however, the fittings on the containers can vary enormously. If you have not […]

What is the best way to store keys outside your home or car?

Installing a key safe is an ideal way to leave a spare key somewhere safe outside your home. Gone are the days where you could simply pop a spare key under the flowerpot or doormat. Fitting this simple key box means you able to give the combination to those you need to have access and […]

Which outdoor cables are ideal for general use?

There are times when you cannot simply use just a padlock to secure items. This is when a cable suitable for general use can offer a neat solution. We stock a number of different types but here we look at two of them. The Abus Cobra cable is tough and flexible. It comes with two […]

Which outdoor padlock is best to lock ladders to a vehicle?

Many working sites now require ladders to be secured to any vehicles carrying them and where holes on roof brackets are often only about 7mm wide, the outdoor padlocks need to be quite small. These padlocks are ideal for the job. Any of these options can be supplied as key differ or keyed alike so […]

What is the best all-purpose weatherproof padlock?

The weatherproof Abus Eterna laminated 41 series is a good quality multi-purpose padlock that is robust enough to be used outdoors and yet still suitable for use indoors. Available in a number of sizes it easily suited to many applications. The Abus 41 series are available as an off the shelf product but they can […]

What is the best weatherproof padlock for a beach hut?

As beach huts are placed right on the coast you would need to use a fully marine grade padlock making the Abus 24IB/60 an ideal choice. This weatherproof padlock is secure but not too obvious so will help deter thieves from breaking into the beach hut. The Abus 24IB/60 Diskus padlock is ideal by the […]

Is there a high security padlock that copes in all weathers?

A good quality, high-security padlock that is great in all weathers is the Abus Extreme 83WP series. The combined use of the specialist weatherproof treatment coating from the Abus Granit range and the nano-protect treatment from the Abus 41 series, gives this padlock great protection for use in exposed environments. The hardened alloy steel shackles, […]