RFI : Padlock for Storage Unit

[Sasage]

I'm moving next month and will be utilizing a storage unit for a 3 weeks.

Looking for recs on a padlock.

Albus Diskus looks good so far.


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[Norville]

Good choice, there are differing grades (better tumbler, all stainless) so be sure what you’re buying. Unless you’re Walter White your furniture should be safe.

We have a similar lock from Master that we used for my wife’s car, storage guy was sure to add “$125 lock removal fee” by hand to the contract and advised us not to lose the key.

[beenalongtime]

Personal opinion, the hasp enclosure is more important then the lock. (covered locks are harder to cut/break)

[Sasage]

Personal opinion, the hasp enclosure is more important then the lock. (covered locks are harder to cut/break)

I will definitely take the enclosure into consideration

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[Stephanie B]

Personal opinion, the hasp enclosure is more important then the lock. (covered locks are harder to cut/break)

IIRC, the Navy used Medeco locks with covered shackles on weapons magazines. But yes, if a critter can break the hasp, the lock itself doesn't matter very much.

[Wendell]

The hasp on your storage unit may limit your options.





https://securitysnobs.com/Padlocks/

[SeriousStudent]

IIRC, the Navy used Medeco locks with covered shackles on weapons magazines. But yes, if a critter can break the hasp, the lock itself doesn't matter very much.

Were those the big gigantic rectangular things? They were monsters to break through.

[Stephanie B]

Were those the big gigantic rectangular things? They were monsters to break through.

They were oval-ish on cross-section.

[txdpd]

There’s no reason buy a fancy lock. If you’re putting stuff in a storage unit it’s a matter of time until it gets stolen. We have a high clearance rate on storage unit burglaries but very little property gets recovered. We’re typical dealing with drug addicts who have or have had a unit at the same place. They’re not smart but they good at brute force entries.
They are going to cut or hammer off the lock, break the latch/hasp, break the door, or break into an adjacent unit and go through a wall or ceiling.

Master lock is a good choice. The conventional wisdom is that they are good locks and you’re insurance company isn’t going to dick with you claim because you used a junk lock.

Take pictures of what you’re storing, record serial numbers and make sure your renter/home owner’s policy is up to date.

[JV_]

FWIW: You can break a padlock in about 3 seconds with 2 (large) open end wrenches. It's faster and quieter than many other methods.