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27-12-2019, 07:32 PM
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TSA padlock

OK what is a TSA padlock if you don't know.

It is a specially designed number combination padlock which can be opened via a key by customs officials if you forget the number code

This is what it looks like at least on my camera bag but they are all the same.



Mine came without any instructions and a key number with 810 programed in. Damn I thought it don't work.
Tried every number in turned by dialing down from 999 still didn't work. So how the hell do you unlock it???

eventually found out the setting was 000 ,obvious now I found out, so the padlock was open.

So how do I use it and lock the camera case, again more head scratching. no good just putting the case pull tags into the lock as shown


is not locked let alone with your dedicated number input.

More head scratching, nearly bald by this time. Had another close look and right underneath is a very very small push button



that is it on the right of the wheels the small round thing.

so you push that in- set your number and squeeze the plunger on the side which releases that small button. Your own number is then programed in. then you forget the number you programmed in

of course there is nothing to stop a thief taking the whole bag but it does stop the casual thief from rifling the bag for the contents
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27-12-2019, 10:21 PM
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Re: TSA padlock

Got some luggage with those on Realspeed....I always use the same number on all my combination locks and even on this computer....
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27-12-2019, 11:22 PM
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Re: TSA padlock

We use them on our luggage too, they were only £4.99.
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28-12-2019, 12:38 AM
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Re: TSA padlock

You can buy the TSA keys on line no need for the combination, total waste of money. Not to mention that virtually anybody can open a combination lock with minimal skill..
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28-12-2019, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce ->
You can buy the TSA keys on line no need for the combination, total waste of money. Not to mention that virtually anybody can open a combination lock with minimal skill..
It's the ones with no skill that are more likely to try and steal your luggage Bruce......
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28-12-2019, 09:13 AM
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Re: TSA padlock

Originally Posted by Bruce ->
You can buy the TSA keys on line no need for the combination, total waste of money. Not to mention that virtually anybody can open a combination lock with minimal skill..
I don't possess any suitcases as I don't travel abroad but just a thought, wouldn't a razor sharp Stanley knife allow access to any type of luggage? That doesn't take much brain power either!
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28-12-2019, 09:54 AM
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Re: TSA padlock

Here's a nice picture of the key to open Realspeed's lock TSA007 (they even handily print it on his lock).



Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
It's the ones with no skill that are more likely to try and steal your luggage Bruce......
Doesn't take any skill to open it with a key.
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28-12-2019, 09:57 AM
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Re: TSA padlock

Here's a nice picture of the key to open Realspeed's lock TSA007 (they even handily print it on his lock).




Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
It's the ones with no skill that are more likely to try and steal your luggage Bruce......
Doesn't take any skill to open it with a key.


Ummm so interesting it was worth saying twice apparently.
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28-12-2019, 10:13 AM
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Re: TSA padlock

Don't forget, the other purpose of a lock is to prevent items being added to your case.
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28-12-2019, 01:15 PM
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i don't really know what Bruce is trying to achieve or even prove. Any lock is better than no lock and will stop the casual thief. It also stops the zips from undoing if the baggage is badly handled ,so they do have a purpose
 
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