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The LED lights that come on when you open the safe are awesome! They completely light up the inside of the safe well enough to see everything inside. You can program them to stay off, stay on for 30 seconds or 60 seconds. The manual states that if you set them to 60 seconds it will drain batteries faster. But, I don't care... I want the light on. The manual also states not to ever use rechargeable batteries. I'm not sure why. They gave it a 1-hour time rating. That might be too low in circumstances that if you live in an area where the fire department might not show up right away, especially in winter. One hour-time rating is not short, and it could be fully adequate. This is an expensive safe. But because it is one of the best levels of protection in any emergency and is large, it will likely be the only safe that you need. The interior is carpeted to keep your valuables protected and padded. You can also use it as a gun safe. It weighs 167.2 pounds (the heaviest on our list), so it likely isn’t going to be moved much once you get it in place.
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You’ll see plenty of SentrySafe options on our list, because they are high-quality and reliable, and they will help keep your valuables safe. Earning the top spot on our list, this safe can protect its contents from fire and heat, up to 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, for up to one hour. In many cases, that is enough time to allow emergency personnel to respond and put out a fire before your documents and valuables are in danger. It also stays watertight for up to 24 hours, whether your house experiences flooding or you are dealing with the aftermath and cleaning of a fire response or other emergency. There are a couple of small "bins" inside the door for small things like rings, thumb drives etc. Also, there are key hooks! For optimal performance, SentrySafe recommends the use of four high-quality, name branded, alkaline AAA batteries with an expiration date of 8-10 years from the current yearA fireproof safe can house those valuables, protecting them if the worst happens. Hard-to-replace items like marriage and birth certificates, family photos and passports can rest comfortably inside, resisting the smoke and fire that surround it. Many fireproof safes also build in waterproofing, which keeps your document safe if water is used during the extinguishing process. It may have the added bonus of protecting your items if your home floods due to an appliance leak or natural disaster.
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Look for a unit that not only features double steel wall construction with fire-resistant insulation, but also a padded bottom to protect your items. I emphasize “properly installed” because you have to drill the holes to use the included mount kit to bolt down the safe. If not done correctly, you can lessen the fire or water protective quality of the safe. In this case, that’s a particular concern because SentrySafe notes (in the fine print, of course) that, if you do choose to drill, the water resistant warranty no longer applies. Fireproof and fire-resistant safes can vary in price, but you’ll also find that the cost matches the protection they provide. Fireproof safe is UL Classified to endure 1 hour at 1700°F and keep interior temperatures safe for irreplaceable documents, valuables, DVDs, and USBs; ETL Verified to withstand a 15-foot fall during a fire and remain closedOne possible reason for the weakness isn’t hard to find. The internals are made of pot metal, not quality steel, integrated with plastic, and not particularly high-quality plastic. It can also fail when the batteries die. However, once replaced with a fresh set, the pad works as normal. No need to reset anything. A floor safe is a great alternative to putting a hole in your wall. These safes secure to the floor for enhanced defense against thieves. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit in tight, hidden spaces. If you want to bolt your floor safe down, hard surfaces like concrete are best. This model could remain on my wishlist anyway, however, since it goes beyond the norm in one key way. It’s ETL rated as well. Edison Testing Laboratories, like UL, is a major and trusted certification company. In this instance, they found that the SFW123GDC can withstand sitting in up to 8 inches of water for up to 24 hours and the contents suffer no water damage. Flame and smoke damage aren’t the only concerns you’ll have after a home fire. The process of extinguishing the fire itself can damage your belongings due to the chemicals used in the process. Although the items in the safe may be protected from dry, powdery types of extinguishing agents, liquid and water can seep into safes that aren’t protected against it, and those substances can easily damage the items inside. You might not think that is something you need. But keep in mind, even if you live in an area where flooding is highly unlikely, fires are typically extinguished with water. It gives me peace of mind. If a blaze does break out, the fire department can have a field day with the hose, and my valuables will remain intact.
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