child proofing a chain link fence

esperanza · 06-02-2017, 07:27 PM

We have a chain link fencer around our backyard, which we secured ("locked") with bungee cords. This worked great, and we allowed ds to roam the backyard. Well, he's now figured out how to take them off and escapes. We need something more secure asap.

I have looked at the kind of locks like this:
http://www.hooverfence.com/catalog/cpage32.htm
My concern is that, at least on one side, I'm pretty sure ds could reach the top of it to push it down. He's pretty tall, and the fence is not all that high.

We also have some utilities in our backyard, which mean that we have repair people coming at unexpected times into our backyard to work on it. We haven't had problems with the bungee cords, fortunately, but we have to make sure it's something other people can open and close. So nothing like a lock with a key or combination.

Do we have any other options? I'm afraid ds is going to figure out a way to push the lock open in the link and get the door open. We have two doors, so we need two different locks.

kiloyd · 06-02-2017, 08:04 PM

This is a chain link gate with the U shaped hook? Just put a double end snap (well really only one end is fine, we just had double ended ones for horse buckets) through the hole and the U shaped thing can't be lifted up. Easy peasy.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/1RCB1-Dou...&wl13=&veh=sem

esperanza · 06-02-2017, 08:07 PM

Oooh, so easy and cheap! Yes, we have a u shaped hook. Thank you!!

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kiloyd · 06-02-2017, 08:09 PM

You're welcome!

If/when he figures it out you could put it the way that a taller person would have to reach over and undo it from the outside side of the gate.

MrsHutch · 06-03-2017, 06:57 AM

We had carabiners on our gates for a while until J figured out how to open them. After that we switched to padlocks.

kiloyd · 06-03-2017, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsHutch

We had carabiners on our gates for a while until J figured out how to open them. After that we switched to padlocks.

Carabiners! Great idea!

esperanza · 06-03-2017, 07:50 PM

I got some small combination locks. DS won't be able to get them open. I am planning on taping the combination on the lock so the utility workers can open it. Very cheap fix!! Thank you both!

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kiloyd · 06-07-2017, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esperanza

I got some small combination locks. DS won't be able to get them open. I am planning on taping the combination on the lock so the utility workers can open it. Very cheap fix!! Thank you both!

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Great idea! Keeping child in but not necessarily keeping people out!

06-02-2017, 07:27 PM	#1
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	child proofing a chain link fence We have a chain link fencer around our backyard, which we secured ("locked") with bungee cords. This worked great, and we allowed ds to roam the backyard. Well, he's now figured out how to take them off and escapes. We need something more secure asap. I have looked at the kind of locks like this: http://www.hooverfence.com/catalog/cpage32.htm My concern is that, at least on one side, I'm pretty sure ds could reach the top of it to push it down. He's pretty tall, and the fence is not all that high. We also have some utilities in our backyard, which mean that we have repair people coming at unexpected times into our backyard to work on it. We haven't had problems with the bungee cords, fortunately, but we have to make sure it's something other people can open and close. So nothing like a lock with a key or combination. Do we have any other options? I'm afraid ds is going to figure out a way to push the lock open in the link and get the door open. We have two doors, so we need two different locks. __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

06-02-2017, 08:04 PM	#2
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: child proofing a chain link fence This is a chain link gate with the U shaped hook? Just put a double end snap (well really only one end is fine, we just had double ended ones for horse buckets) through the hole and the U shaped thing can't be lifted up. Easy peasy. https://www.walmart.com/ip/1RCB1-Dou...&wl13=&veh=sem __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

06-02-2017, 08:07 PM	#3
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: child proofing a chain link fence Oooh, so easy and cheap! Yes, we have a u shaped hook. Thank you!! Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

06-02-2017, 08:09 PM	#4
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	Re: child proofing a chain link fence You're welcome! If/when he figures it out you could put it the way that a taller person would have to reach over and undo it from the outside side of the gate. __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

06-03-2017, 06:57 AM	#5
MrsHutch Rose Garden An Enneagram 7 type 1/2 ENTP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malawi! Posts: 6,295	Re: child proofing a chain link fence We had carabiners on our gates for a while until J figured out how to open them. After that we switched to padlocks. __________________ Stacy here! Enjoying my Complementarian marriage to Mr. Hutch since May 20, 2006 Blessed Mama of Miss H (16), Mr Big J (15), Miss T (14), Mr Little J (11), & Mr A (7) Missing three I will meet in Heaven (Feb 2012), (Apr 2016) & (Jun 2020) "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." -Legally Blonde

06-03-2017, 07:50 PM	#7
esperanza Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 5,240	Re: child proofing a chain link fence I got some small combination locks. DS won't be able to get them open. I am planning on taping the combination on the lock so the utility workers can open it. Very cheap fix!! Thank you both! Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to mi amor Mama to my gift from the Lord (07/2013)

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