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What is the best hasp and staple fitting for my padlock?

It can be hard to work out which hasp and staple fitting is best to use with your padlock. There are a couple of things to think about when selecting the fittings and this will largely depend on the padlocks you intend to use and where they will be located. Here are some handy tips […]

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, […]

What is the best combination padlock to use by the sea?

An ideal combination padlock for use by the sea is the Squire CP40S. A medium security combination padlock that has been designed especially for salty marine environments. The solid plastic body and stainless steel shackle offers great protection against the common problem of rust. It has four decent size dials so it can be easier […]

Which outdoor combination padlock is best for boat storage?

The best outdoor combination padlock for securing boat storage is the Shield MC40 or the larger MC50 which won BEST IN TEST in Practical Boat Owner Magazine when subjected to an accelerated salt spray test simulating many years in a natural coastal environment. This marine grade padlock can be used on narrowboats or sea going […]

What is the best outdoor padlock for all-round performance?

The Abus Silver Rock 5 series is an excellent all-round performance padlock. Offered in two different bodies sizes, they can be used for a variety of purposes including securing gates, doors, lockers and even toolboxes or sheds. With the look and feel of a high-security padlock, this range is ideal for those with medium level […]

What is the best outdoor combination padlock with a reset key?

We have a number of padlocks that use a key to enable the resetting of the combination. This is ideal when you do not want users to be able to reset the code but you still need to have the ability to alter the combination when required. We find sites catering to groups of visitors […]

How do you get locks keyed alike for multiple access points?

Where you have multiple access points to one site we can supply a set of padlocks all keyed the same so one key will open any of the padlocks in the suite. This is ideal if you have a large site with a number of access points where visitors can use any of the gates. […]

What is the best long padlock to lock my diesel tank?

The best way lock off Diesel bowsers, which are basically diesel tanks on a trailer, is an outdoor padlock with a long enough loop to secure it but without it being too long so that it gets in the way of other fittings. The padlock shackle generally needs to be a minimum inner height of […]

How can I padlock a gate barrier with offset fittings?

Offset gate barrier fittings can be hard to secure but there is a way to get around this. When the holes on the gate fitting do not line up with the holes in the plate on the gatepost it can be hard to secure the gate, especially if the holes are too small to use […]