SentrySafe 1170 1/2 Hour Fireproof Security File, .61 Cubic Feet, Dove Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SentrySafe 1170 1/2 Hour Fireproof Security File, .61 Cubic Feet, Dove Gray
Customer Review: Advice about fire resistant safe and chests
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought I'd offer this general advice for anybody considering buying a fire resistant (not fireproof) safe/chest product.
Some of the products only offer fire protection and not water protection, now consider this, if your home/property did catch fire and you were unable to grab your fire resistant safe, and it was left in the property, you'd be thinking...'that's OK, it's fire resistant'...but then (hopefully) the Fire Dept. turn up...and what do they do? They soak your property with water, and your safe is only 'fire resistant' not 'water resistant'.
My advice - go for one that is also water resistant, as where there is fire, hopefully water will soon follow!
Customer Review: As advertised.
Summary: 5 Stars
People compain about this safe not being burglar resistant. It is not designed for
that purpose. It is to keep paperwork safe from a fire. I think it will work for what
it is intended for. Item came quickly and in perfect condition as always.
Customer Review: Beware of BuyOnlineNow!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this file case not for theft protection, but for fire protection, so, all I really needed was for the box to close and stay closed. I received this today via UPS (shipped from BuyOnlineNow) and was startled to find that not only was the cardboard box open, but the case itself wouldn't open! It literally took me 30 minutes of turning the key and pulling every which way to pry it open, and then I saw the problem - the metal latch was bent in half!!! (it was bent before I messed with it, which is why I couldn't open it in the first place) I have no clue how this happened, but I would have returned it immediately if I had bought it for security reasons. (Actually, I wouldn't have bought this model in the first place if that was the case.)
Since I knew that returning the case would be a big pain and that all I had to do was straighten the latch, I decided to do that. Anyway, after a little bending with some pliers (which also speaks to the poor security - the latch bent VERY easily!) I finally got the latch straightened and closing properly, so the only question that remains now is how well this would hold up in a fire, which I hope I never know the answer to!
To summarize, the case itself SEEMS to be solidly constructed but unless it's put to the test (a fire) I will never really know just how good it really is. My main reason for posting this review is to voice how much I am disappointed in BuyOnlineNow. It is of course possible that UPS was responsible for the damage but I seriously doubt it. It's more likely that this was a return and BuyOnlineNow never bothered to test the product before shipping it out again. I will not order something on Amazon in the future if it comes from BuyOnlineNow.
Customer Review: Fire Proof Safe
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a good product. Has ample space for the backup drive that we use it to house plus a few important papers. Cuts down on the trip to the bank safe deposit box. I can't say it will hold up to its fire claim as fortunately, I have not had to test that aspect (smile). The price was better than our local home improvement store. So, all in all, a good buy.Customer Review: Fire Resistant 1170 Sentry Safe
Summary: 4 Stars
The 1170 is just what I needed to keep some important documents in a fire resistant safe. The lock may not be that sturdy but if you lock the safe and you have a break-in, they will either break the lock or take the safe. So, my advice, don't lock it unless you have to have it locked for a reason. The size is big enough to hang some hanging files and a bunch of documents. I am glad I used Amazon for this purchase since they allowed me free shipping. This safe is pretty heavy (31 lbs) and the shipping would have been expensive. The safe is also very sturdy and seems well built. I read that there may be an issue with moisture building up in the safe and the manufacturer recommended using a desicant. Although the desicant must be changed periodically. Someone recommened that I wrap the documents in foil to ward off any moisture. And, you should know; the safe is "fire resistant" not "fire-proof" see manufacturers specs. If you call the Sentry Safe folks they are very helpful. Hope this helps your decision.