Friday, 25 October 2013

Lock maintenance

Proper maintenance prevent a lot of mechanical problems. It’s autumn and winter is not far away. One thing many people neglect is to properly lubricate there locks. With the winter weather locks will suffer from oxidation. Having them lubricated will give you a higher chance of a problem free winter. Having a good solid lock seized can be a mayor pain in the you know what.

Important; Do NOT use oils or grease to lubricate cylinder locks, these leave a sticky residue which will clog up the fine mechanics.

There are many specialists locks sprays which will not leave residue and keep your lock nice, smooth and good for many years to come. Just place the straw in the lock and spray . It’s that easy. Some will even defrost your lock and prevent it from freezing again (to a certain extend).

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