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Which outdoor cables are ideal for general use?

There are times when you cannot simply use just a padlock to secure items. This is when a cable suitable for general use can offer a neat solution. We stock a number of different types but here we look at two of them. The Abus Cobra cable is tough and flexible. It comes with two […]

Which outdoor padlock is best to lock ladders to a vehicle?

Many working sites now require ladders to be secured to any vehicles carrying them and where holes on roof brackets are often only about 7mm wide, the outdoor padlocks need to be quite small. These padlocks are ideal for the job. Any of these options can be supplied as key differ or keyed alike so […]

What is the best all-purpose weatherproof padlock?

The weatherproof Abus Eterna laminated 41 series is a good quality multi-purpose padlock that is robust enough to be used outdoors and yet still suitable for use indoors. Available in a number of sizes it easily suited to many applications. The Abus 41 series are available as an off the shelf product but they can […]

What is the best hasp and staple fitting for my padlock?

It can be hard to work out which hasp and staple fitting is best to use with your padlock. There are a couple of things to think about when selecting the fittings and this will largely depend on the padlocks you intend to use and where they will be located. Here are some handy tips […]

What is the best weatherproof padlock for a beach hut?

As beach huts are placed right on the coast you would need to use a fully marine grade padlock making the Abus 24IB/60 an ideal choice. This weatherproof padlock is secure but not too obvious so will help deter thieves from breaking into the beach hut. The Abus 24IB/60 Diskus padlock is ideal by the […]

Is there a high security padlock that copes in all weathers?

A good quality, high-security padlock that is great in all weathers is the Abus Extreme 83WP series. The combined use of the specialist weatherproof treatment coating from the Abus Granit range and the nano-protect treatment from the Abus 41 series, gives this padlock great protection for use in exposed environments. The hardened alloy steel shackles, […]