{"id":1137,"date":"2022-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/organization\/disc-locks-key-storage-unit-safety\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T16:09:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T16:09:36","slug":"disc-locks-key-storage-unit-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/disc-locks-key-storage-unit-safety","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Padlock is Most Secure?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When someone decides to rent a storage unit, many factors affect their decision to lease the extra space. Understandably, customers have many questions<\/a> before they rent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much will the storage unit cost?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can I move into my unit today?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Will I have 24\/7 access to my unit?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All these questions are important when\u00a0investing in a self storage unit. But the one question that is usually the most important for anyone looking to rent a unit: Will my belongings be safe<\/a>?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For maximum security, the type of lock you choose for your unit will make quite a difference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Locks<\/h2>\n

There are a few different types of locks that people purchase to secure their storage units<\/a>. The cheapest option is a combination lock that is usually around $7. There are various combination locks but the most common is the turn dial lock that\u2019s used <\/span>on<\/span> school lockers.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While combination locks are useful for small lockers such as a gym locker, they can very easily be picked and are not <\/span>recommended<\/span> to secure your important belongings in your unit.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from combination locks, there are also various styles of key locks. While these are more secure than combination locks, they can also be picked or cut with bolt cutters.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what is your best option for a padlock?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Heavy-Duty Padlock<\/h2>\n

The best heavy-duty padlock to purchase for your unit is a disc or <\/span>discus padlock.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

What is a disc lock for a storage unit? Disc locks are heavy-duty locks in the shape of a disc that are designed to make it nearly impossible for thieves to pick using shims or something similar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only are disc locks unbreakable by anything short of a power grinder, they\u2019re cheap too. As mentioned before, combination locks sell for about $7, while you can get a disc lock for your self storage unit for just $12. That\u2019s a $5 difference for what could be hundreds or thousands of dollars’ worth of belongings in your unit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disc locks for storage units are the most effective anti-theft deterrent you can buy. If you\u2019re currently using a standard combination padlock, we encourage you to make the upgrade to a disc lock.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lock Up Your Storage Unit the Right Way<\/h2>\n

We have <\/span>more than 200 clean, well-lit storage facilities throughout the US, Canada, and UK, that sell these locks at <\/span>most<\/span> locations. We highly encourage our tenants to put them on their units as an extra level of security, <\/span>in addition to <\/span>our camera surveillance systems and gated properties. <\/span>Check out our <\/span>Self Storage Calculator<\/span><\/a> and find a perfect<\/a><\/span> unit near you<\/span>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When someone decides to rent a storage unit, many factors affect their decision to lease the extra space. Understandably, customers have many questions before they rent.\u00a0 How much will the storage unit cost?\u00a0 Can I move into my unit today?\u00a0 Will I have 24\/7 access to my unit?\u00a0 All these questions are important when\u00a0investing in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6406,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDisc Locks for Storage Units: The Key to Deterring Theft<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Disc locks for storage units are inexpensive and virtually indestructible. 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