Locks on drawbar mounted box

Submitted: Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 16:57

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The locks mounted in the lid of the aluminium box lets water into the box, all the camping bits etc.. floats in the water and starts to rust.

Are there any turnlocks that be waterproof?

Any other suggestions?

TIA

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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:17

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:17

Mr Kangas ,
Bit of tape ? I use it on my padlocks .
Willie .

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Follow Up By: kangas - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 20:27

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 20:27

Thanks Willie, that's more or less what I do now, its amazing how the water gets pushed under this when it is on chequered surface and the tape gets loose.

Was hoping someone knows a lock type that's waertight

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Reply By: stocky - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 23:35

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 23:35

Silicone!

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Follow Up By: kangas - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:26

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:26

Bit hard to get the key in then

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Follow Up By: stocky - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:49

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:49

ahhh...you mean water getting in the key hole!

I thought you meant around the mount itself! Soz!

I have seen *somewhere* rubber caps that go over lock barrels for outdoor key-switches - maybe try a security system supplies place?

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Follow Up By: kangas - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 19:40

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 19:40

Ah, thats a good idea, will give that a try.

many thank's

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Follow Up By: stocky - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:18

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:18

Another option may be the rubber caps off "starter" or "horn" buttons - buy a cheap one and use the rubber hood

:-)

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Reply By: Member - Jezza (NSW) - Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 19:59

Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 19:59

I'm not quite sure about the type of lock you have, but I stretch a section of bicycle inner tube over my standard padlocks to protect the keyhole from dust and water - cheep and effective.

Cheers,
Jezza.

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