Yardlock Keyless Gate Lock – Secure Fence Lock and Latch – Strong Durable System Regular – 1-Pack

I purchased the first version of this gate lock about 5 years ago and it finally broke (the metal cable rusted out and cover for the combination lock broke). This newer version, I notice some improvements. There is no longer a need for the spring (the latch mechanism is smoother and it does not ship with a spring) and the combination lock cover is metal and it slides up and down (major improvement over the plastic cover from the previous version). The screws are also thicker (which makes the lock feel more securely mounted). Installation is simple and can be done well within an hour. Just follow the instructions. One strange fact, the gate lock originates in Canada (literally about a 40 minutes drive from where I live), yet when I ordered the gate lock it was shipped from Yardlock USA. And the price is still cheaper (including exchange rate) through this route than sourcing the lock in Canada. *** update November 26, 2020 *** The lock is still going strong. Gone 2 summers and 1 winter, and continues to perform well. I sprayed some dry lubricant on the lock mechanism and the edges of the door (covers the combination) after the first summer. Be sure its dry lubricant (anything else will just attract dirt).

Easy to install, brilliant performance, very happy with this lock. Looked at dozens of options, took a punt on this and very pleased.

Works perfectly

The installation went pretty smoothly. The instructions were clear and I was able to thread the wire cable through the holes with a slow and steady hand so that it didn't get frayed. I tried lining up the cable through the post as straight as possible (rather than at an angle as in the instructions) as I figured it would pull more smoothly in a straight line. Everything was installed nicely and then I tried to reset the combination. I set my new combination and closed the box and tried to scramble it...and the numbers wouldn't turn. I read in other reviews that the fix was to loosen the screws in the box. So I loosened up all 4 screws connecting the lock to the post but it didn't work. I even tried loosening them to the point where the lock was wobbling on the post but still no go. So I tightened the screws back up again and was about to call customer service when I had an idea that maybe the excess thin cable was hitting one of the screws when the box was closed. The instructions said to loop the cable around the screw post and tuck it under itself between the posts. So I just decided to tug on the cable to make the loop smaller so that the excess cable was all mostly in the center of the box. I closed the box, and it worked! All 4 combination codes could easily be turned! So maybe if you're having trouble and already tried loosening the 4 screws and nothing is working, try just moving the excess cable away from anywhere it may contact the screws (or maybe even cut off the excess cable). I am so happy I don't have to make a trip through the house and around the backyard just to open the gate anymore. I also have a tall door so it took a little effort to reach over to access the original latch but with this Yardlock I was able to install the latch lower so opening the gate is so easy now.

I bought two, I have just installed both. Both are hard to cycle through the numbers to change from the correct access code, which has made a clever lock into a hassle. They do look good though