On 06/10/2023 12:58, John Ashby wrote:
> First up my apologies for jumping straight into a newsgroup without
> following Emily Postnews's recommendation to lurk for six weeks, then
> start gently.(And if you think six weeks is too long, lurk for twelve
> weeks.)
>
> A few years ago my allotment association switched from a keyed padlock
> on the main gate to a combination one. These seem to last approximately
> 9 monthsbefore failing. Usually the bottom button release falls out and
> is lost in the long grass but the latest one decided that its shackle
> didn't need to be attached to the lock at either side.
>
> We are a small site, about 30 plots, 50 plot holders so while a lock
> gets a significant amount of use I wouldn't think it's excessive.
>
> Does anyone have any recommendations for a robust make of lock for this
> environment? Many Thanks
>
> john

Thanks for all your suggestions which I shall pass on to The Committee
(who will, in all probability, ignore them but you know what committees
are like).

john