What's the value of the property that I'm trying to protect?: There's little point in spending a fortune on a padlock to protect something that's cheap and easily replaced. On the other hand, something of high intrinsic or cash value will warrant greater protection.; Make sure you have a good idea of the value of the property - the average garden shed contains £2000 worth of equipment which comes as a surprise to many.; Consider how much you should spend in relation to the value of your property. Kasp® recommends spending between 1 and 5%.; Padlocks are an effective deterrent and first line of defense however property of higher value may warrant additional security. Kasp® recommends protecting high value property with its wire-free motion sensor alarms in the event of the first line of defense be overcome.
How vulnerable is it?: If your property is in a high crime area or if the location would give a thief plenty of time to overcome a lock then you will need a higher level of security; Check the Kasp® security rating to make sure you have the right level of security
Is the lock to be used in harsh weather conditions?

Kasp K13545D padlocks for harsh environments

Locking a cupboard in a house is a different proposition to locking a sailing boat moored in a salt water harbour.; In the latter case you need a product made from corrosion resistant material like brass or stainless steel, or even a vinyl coated harsh environment padlock depending on the degree of shelter available.; Check the Kasp® corrosion resistant rating found on Kasp® products to determine the level of resistance.
What is the lock attached to?

Kasp security chain & padlock

Security is only as strong as its weakest link.; If the padlock is fixed to a hasp & staple or chain, make sure they are of similar security ratings otherwise your security will be compromised.; It may seem obvious but securing something like a garden gate that is easily climbed over or flimsy enough to break doesn't warrant spending on an expensive high security padlock.
I need more than one padlock, can I have them all opening to the same key?: Many Kasp® padlocks are available keyed alike which allows a number of padlocks to be opened with the same key. This avoids the need to carry a huge bunch of keys around.; If this is an issue and you require further assistance then talk to your local stockist or contact our security advisors.

Choosing the right Kasp® product