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

kangas

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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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AnswerID: 257840   Submitted: Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:17

Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. replied:

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

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FollowupID: 519128   Submitted: Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 20:27

kangas posted:

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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AnswerID: 257875   Submitted: Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 23:35

stocky replied:

Silicone!
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FollowupID: 519193   Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:26

kangas posted:

Bit hard to get the key in then
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FollowupID: 519198   Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:49

stocky posted:

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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FollowupID: 519248   Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 19:40

kangas posted:

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

many thank's
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FollowupID: 519253   Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:18

stocky posted:

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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AnswerID: 258162   Submitted: Monday, Aug 20, 2007 at 19:59

Member - Jezza (NSW) replied:

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.


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