Padlock seized

worlds goodest teecher

I bought a Tessi oil tank padlock about 18 months ago and it has completely seized. Need oil but can't open the lock. I have given it a complete WD40 but no joy. What can I do?

sniperman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058231819/padlock-seized

hacksaw it off,and get new one

worlds goodest teecher

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118596170#Comment_118596170

You would be a fair while at that. I cannot find the manufacturer details online.

Bass Reeves

Try using olive or vegetable oil. Either of these are better on locks anyway. WD-40 tends to rust everything.

How long is it since you put the WD-40 on it. It might work are 24-48 hours. Spray it on it again and see if that works

ec_pc

Another option is to leave the lock submerged in oil for a day or 2 to really let the oil get into the inner workings. Might be tricky to submerge the lock but perhaps a plastic sandwich bag filled with oil might do the trick. If you can get the key to twist then a good bang of a hammer will open the lock.

Anyway a big hacksaw or bolt cutters will deal with that lock.

Bass Reeves

You would want a fair lump of a bolt cutters to cut that, I am not sure if a hacksaw will cut it. If you cannot open or HS/ BC fails get your hands on a battery angle grinder. use a few fire blanket to keep sparks from tank.

worlds goodest teecher

Who manufactures Tessi locks does anyone know? I searched online but couldn't find anything

maestroamado

What i would do is get a plastic bag put some diesel in and tie it to the function part of the lock with a piece of string totally submersing the lock in the diesel... leave a few days.... also assuming its rust vinegar is good...

2011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118596448#Comment_118596448

Most locks are surprisingly easy to hacksaw off. Failing that use a grinder.

SloppySkidMark

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118598389#Comment_118598389

Yea you'd have that off in 30 seconds with a bolt cutter or grinder.

Cerco

Is there a port on the tank for a measuring device? If so you could get a fill through that. It could get you some extra time to fix lock.

Capt'n Midnight

"90mmm Oil lock with zinc alloy body with a double ball locking mechanism." So probably easier to cut the lock body. Or drill it away from the shackle and ball bearings.

Immersion in paraffin is great stuff for rust.

cnocbui

GT 85 has gottten seized padlocks open for me. If after a good spray you can't at least get the key in so you can work it, you might have to chop it.

WD 40 is a Water Displacement fluid and is the opposite of a lubricant as it will act as a degreaser and remove any lubricant.

Use propper ss and brass marine padlocks for anywhere exposed to the weather. Burg are good.

Donald Trump

What is the point of having a lock on an oil tank?

Maybe locking the lid to stop people putting dirt or water into it?

cnocbui

My recent fill cost €895

ratracer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118608898#Comment_118608898

If someone is coming with sufficient equipment to remove a full tank of oil, I’d be pretty sure they’ll have a drill and hole bore bit also to go through the plastic tank, so you’ll have to replace the tank also!

Bass Reeves

There is an old saying ''A lock only stops an honest man''. While a lock will not stop an organised thief, it wi;ll stop an oppoutunist or prevent a lad checking how much oil is in it