Hardened chain lock
Submitted: Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 22:24
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Member - Longtooth (SA)
Anybody have a recommendation for a lock to secure my generator. The "Kryptonite" cable is claimed to be bullet proof but the weak link seems to be the lock 'not supplied' holding it all together. Most of those I have found are either able to be cut by a set of standard bolt cutters or require me to part with my first born and lots of dollars to get a bit of quality. Would prefer advice from someone who actually has the lock rather than one which 'should do the job'. Thanks for your help in advance.
Reply By: Hairy (NT) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 00:31
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 00:31
Gday,
Here is a boilermakers perspective.
If you can make it, you can pull it apart.
It all comes down to time, and the
tools you need to do it.
Get a good lock and lock it to something solid.....your only deterring the honest thieves.......
Or buy a gun and sit up and wait.......
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:11
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:11
An ABUS 83 from a locksmith would be a good thing. About $40 and can be keyed to alike to another key like your trailer lock. ( You do have one dont you) I use this brand for all my padlocks All keyed alike. They come in even higher quality than this as
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Reply By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:44
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:44
The Abus is a good lock.
The weakest part of almost any padlock is the key cylinder, even in good padlocks its usually brass and can be drilled out with a battery drill. I know, I've lost a few keys over the years.
Sold the camper trailer and unwittingly handed the Patrol's spare wheel padlock key to the purchasers. No way could I drill out the
Abus padlock barrel. There is at least one diamond hard pin in the barrel that wrecked every drill I tried.
FOR THOSE WHO LIKE ME LOSE KEYS:
If you have that "you beaut, top the line" security padlock take yourself off to Bunnings and ask for a 4" cutting disc for stainless steel/cast iron. This is a cutting, not grinding disc. Sliced through my super tough padlock like butter. At the end of the exercise there was just some paint taken of the side of the disc, the only way you could tell it had been used. Next to no pressure required which allows it to be used in delicate situations - if there is such a thing.
Ian
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Reply By: Ron173 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 at 10:47
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 at 10:47
G'Day,
I got the Kryptonite cable and a small kryptonite lock. My trusty German Shepherd is always close by.
However, i only use the lock because I had one, I wouldnt rush out n buy an exy one.
A simple relatively cheap one will afford you as much protection as an exy one, as you are only deterring the quick grab n run brigade.
Lets face it, if the more hardened crims are about, they only need carry a grinder, your gen supplies the power. They could fire up the grinder be thru any lock, grabbed the genny n ran before you even wondered why your lights were off let alone got outside.
Rgds
Ron
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