| Re: frozen locks
nash wrote:
> Has anybody had to unfreeze your lock after coming out of where ever
> you were.
> I had a bike locker once by the Skytrain and it was always frozen in
> freezing temp. Bought the same stuff cars use for their doors. I
> think the ingredients are just something you can probably put
> together yourself in a spray bottle
> Heating the key with a flame helped too I think. Both took too long
> though as I was still late for work.
>
> Anyone want to elucidate on their trials and tribulations?
Sometimes all you can do is hold the lock in one hand until it warms up
enough to open. Alternate hands.
When you get home, take the lock inside and let it dry out fully, then lube
it.
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