Why Use a Combination Padlock?

Combination padlocks have become more prevalent over the years because they provide secure protection for everything from luggage to storage buildings. They come in a variety of sizes and styles and because they don’t involve the use of a key, they offer peace of mind.

Choosing a lock type depends upon the level of security you're trying to achieve. In general, the more numbers or wheels on the padlock, the harder it is to crack the code, which affords more assurance that your property is kept safe.

Not needing to keep track of a key is very attractive, because you have enough things to keep track of. It’s all perfect…until you forget the combination.

Hundreds or even thousands of possible combinations for a locked padlock?

No problem. There's an easier way to reset a combination padlock when you've lost the correct numbers.

Many manufacturers provide a secure website that stores combinations, so it's a good idea to register your code with the site in order to have a backup if you forget or lose it. But this is one of those things that you probably don't find out about until after the code is lost.

It's easy to forget, so don't worry if you've lost your combination and never registered it anywhere. There is a way to get the lock open without guessing thousands of different number combinations.