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11-22-2008, 02:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Shelburne
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Iced-up locks
Any advice on the best way to defrost and protect the CH751 locks against ice?
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11-22-2008, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
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Drive south to where it doesn't freeze. That's why they put wheels on them. 
HamRad
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11-22-2008, 04:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sun City Center
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Hamrad....that was so not nice!!!
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11-22-2008, 04:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
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CasaDelSol,
Hey! Come on. Your name sort of says it all! House of the Sun! Now that's what I'm talking about!
Sorry I just couldn't resist.
HamRad
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11-22-2008, 05:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Pasco
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I don't know about the lock, however, you might try heating the key before inserting it. Alternatively, you can use an extension cord and the wife's hair dryer on the lock before opening.
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11-22-2008, 07:36 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
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Use a hair dryer to heat up the lock. Put something in where the key goes to hold it open when you use the dryer on it or them. This dries them out and then spray in some white lithium or even the slide oil you buy for the slides will work well. They say not to put WD 40 in them since it collects dirt and they will then really give you problems. It's worked for me on my Monte and mine sits out through all types of weather up here in Nebraska!
P.S. I do like HamRad's idea though! 
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11-22-2008, 07:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
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There is a product that is made which will squirt directly into the lock itself. I think it’s a de-icer and lubricant. I’m not sure of the name of it though. I have used this on door locks on my older truck and it seemed to really help. You might check at an auto parts store and see if they have anything like that.
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11-23-2008, 02:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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Strangely enough, I just read some lock maintenance articles online and they recommended the use of WD 40 as well as graphite, and other lubricants. Just a silly thought, what would it be like to place a small piece of tape over the slot during the ice age.
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11-23-2008, 02:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Driftwood
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M.O.C. #5446
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Ok, I will bite, where is the CH571 lock located?
Colleen
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11-23-2008, 02:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
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M.O.C. #6337
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Colleen,
the 751, is the lock to ALL our outside storage doors.
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11-23-2008, 03:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
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How did we all know that the first reply to this thread was going to be "Drive south where it doesn't freeze". Too bad Glenn, HamRad beat you to it this time! Obviously I am spending way toooo much time with this forum/family when you how the responses are going to be phrased! I've got to get a life!!!
Anyway, up here in the cold north we find that the blow dryer, lock de-icer, WD-40 and also the tape trick all work well.
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11-23-2008, 07:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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Darwin, I was thinking the same thing. Back on subject, the only reason a lock freezes is moisture. Any water displacing lubricant will help, but keeping moisture out in the firt place is good. I think the tae is a good idea. Spraying silicon in might be another good one. Anything to keep moisture out of the lock is best.
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11-23-2008, 07:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Shelburne
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M.O.C. #8693
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They come from the land of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the harsh winds blow...
I think the blow dryer will work best. Plan B is the torch.
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11-23-2008, 07:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DarMar
How did we all know that the first reply to this thread was going to be "Drive south where it doesn't freeze". Too bad Glenn, HamRad beat you to it this time! Obviously I am spending way toooo much time with this forum/family when you how the responses are going to be phrased! I've got to get a life!!!
Anyway, up here in the cold north we find that the blow dryer, lock de-icer, WD-40 and also the tape trick all work well.
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DarMar,
Sorry to be so predictable! I'll strive to not be so locked into any particular response.
HamRad
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11-23-2008, 05:12 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Grand Junction
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WD40 = Water Dispersment formula # 40. If I recall the story correctly, it was invented for the Air Force or NASA. It was to protect space craft on the flight line from moisture, at Vandenberg AFB. If I don't have a can of that stuff with in reach, I'll break out in a sweat. The only things more usfull are duct tape and bailing wire.
Jerry
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