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Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 10:40:07 AM   
mettadas


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Status: offline 		My partner and I have long avoided having me bath or shower wearing things that lock (collar, chastity devices) even though the device itself might be fine, for fear that water in the lock would one day cause the lock to fail.

The locks themselves are standard small brass padlocks, but the shank, and I assume the springs inside, are steel and could rust.  Are we right to be concerned?  Has anyone subjected one of these locks to repeated baths or showers?  If the problem is real, can one find water tolerant locks somewhere?  (I've looked, but have never found.)

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 11:12:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		I wouldn't be to worried about it, but you could always use canned air to blow out any water from the keyway after bathing.  Any residual water would almost certainly evaporate before causing any corrosion.  If you really want to be sure, several padlock manufacturers make padlocks designed for outdoor use or marine environments, such as Abus' Inox line.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 12:49:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		could always get those little plastic baggies to wrap the locks up for bathing.   effectivly waterproofing them.  almost all locks unless specifly designed for rust proofing will rust.   I'm not sure where to get rust proof locks in the small size though :(   The litle baggies i'm referring to are commonly found in beading stores for beads or jewelry.   put it on the lock then put an elastic around it to seal it and no worries about rust.  If a little water gets in just use the compressed air as mentioned above or even just a hair dryer.   But the brass locks will rust and it doesn't take much if the water is left inside them to long.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 1:49:15 PM   
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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 5:00:28 PM   
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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 5:08:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Some good... and painfull advice was already given,
here is a little more info on the plastic locks from my FAQ
http://www.ringofsteel.net/male_chastity_faq/general/what_lock_should_use.html



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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/16/2008 11:07:48 PM   
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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/17/2008 4:29:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for sharing your thoughts everyone.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/17/2008 4:38:55 AM   
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ORIGINAL: VadFarkas

here is a little more info on the plastic locks from my FAQ
http://www.ringofsteel.net/male_chastity_faq/general/what_lock_should_use.html

Thanks for the pointer Vad.  We have used plastic locks on chastity devices.  They don't look nearly as nice as a brass one, but on the other hand there is something to be said for the "Eek!" I feel when one comes out ... it means it's going to be a while!

It's more of an issue for my collar, because I wear it most days and the aesthetics are more important.  Incidentally, it's one of yours. :)


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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/20/2008 2:11:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have one of the little brass master locks that's been in the shower a dozen times or more. the brass is tarnished but the lock is still smooth as when I bought it.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/20/2008 5:34:59 AM   
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ORIGINAL: mettadas

It's more of an issue for my collar, because I wear it most days and the aesthetics are more important.  Incidentally, it's one of yours. :)



Yes I can understand that a plastic lock on a collar is not even close to acceptable.The brass Master Lock is a very good lock and should last quite a while. It even comes with a built in owner's mark.What you could do is get an inexpensive bolt cutter and a spare lockto keep on hand for emergency or just for your own piece of mind. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41147 I hope you find my collar working out for you, always good to hear from happy customers.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/20/2008 9:53:30 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Diphon

I have one of the little brass master locks that's been in the shower a dozen times or more. the brass is tarnished but the lock is still smooth as when I bought it.

Thanks Diphon.  I'm not surprised that it has held up well for a dozen showers.  I'm curious though about how they hold up through hundreds of them.


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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/20/2008 9:56:35 AM   
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ORIGINAL: VadFarkas

What you could do is get an inexpensive bolt cutter and a spare lockto keep on hand for emergency or just for your own piece of mind. ...I hope you find my collar working out for you, always good to hear from happy customers.

Sounds like good advice, and yes, we are both VERY happy with the collar. :)


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RE: Locks and bathing - 7/31/2008 12:56:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Check the condition of the locks regularly. They are cheap so they can even be replaced periodically if the condition gets worse.

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RE: Locks and bathing - 8/5/2008 12:17:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's what I was thinking...just pick up a bunch of cheapies......
unless you're the type that likes to try and lockpick around them ;D


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RE: Locks and bathing - 9/1/2008 9:17:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I had a sailboat for over ten years that was outside, not covered, in all weather.  The hatch was locked most of the time with a small lock that can easily be attained from West Marine or BoatUS.  (They mearged so one is as good as the other.)  I never oiled it or did anything to it.  It just worked every time.

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