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Yeah, I was surprised how quick it started to seize up, I do live near the coast, so salt in the air will be a factor. I'd assumed the manufacturer would have lubricated it well, but I guess not.
A regular squirt with WD40 has kept the lock working smoothly since then, although it may not be the best choice since according to Captain Cropper, the lock body contains some plastic parts. I've been meaning to try a silicone lubricant - I need to get some anyway as it is recommend for the locks I fitted to my UPVC doors after reading about burglars using snapping and bumping to easily defeat regular euro locks.
I haven't tried graphite powder, I know it is often recommend for locks as dirt doesn't adhere to it, but I don't think that it will provide any corrosion resistance, I gather it can even cause galvanic corrosion when used on some metals.