What is the quickest time an individual could push open an unlocked canal lock?
if the lock was empty (ie the water was same level either side of the lock gate) then you are merely just trying to move the water around it, and depending on the size of the lock gate, the height, and the length of the balance beam your probably talking about 2 seconds! However, if the lock was full then i think (depending on the height difference of the water either side of the lock gate) it would be impossible to move unless it was less than 12″ difference – the shear pressure of the water in the lock would mean the balance beam would probably break before it opened! try playing “I Spy” next time your bored lol!
