Freezing locks

Started by TiddlesRX7, October 29, 2008, 08:01:19 AM

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TiddlesRX7

Does anyone else have the problem of the locks freezing on their FC? Mine seems to every time it gets cold. This morning I had to give it mouth to mouth just to get the key in! Even then it was still a bit hard to open the door.
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I always found before a freezing nightjust to spray a bit of wd40 with a bit of Deicer into lock
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WD40 or some 3-in-1 oil - don\'t use a kettle full of hot water - it will just refreeze.
 
Also those alcohol sprays don\'t really work - alcohol is water soluble so will just attract moisture - you need a non freezing moisture repellant.
 
Because it rained before the snow, my door rubbers were frozen together.  Had to be so careful peeling them apart
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pdtaylor18

I have the same problem and wd40 does the trick once in a while. Its a common problem for me. I have coated all my lock workings on the inside of the door with a lightweight grease that will stop them from freezing and I sprayed WD40 into the locks. Not much else you can do.
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