The top 5 safes to buy   

It is quite regrettable that disasters and accidents happen almost every day. We all have items that are precious to us and in order to keep these items secure from intruders and calamities like house fire, exceptional safes are required. There are a lot of safes out there and they were built for one reason only - to provide security to important items. In choosing your safe, consider their features and think of how much you value the items you store inside it.

SentrySafe DS0200 Combination Safe

This Sentry combination safe is UL certified for fire protection that is almost one hour. It is confirmed by ETL for the same duration of fire protection of various media storage like CDs, DVDs and USB flash drives with temperatures reaching 1700°F. A durability drop test from 15 feet was also verified by ETL. This safe features a three numeral combination lock with standard dial and a tough metal handle. Aside from the combination lock, the DS0200 also includes four live-locking bolts for additional security against unauthorised users. The safe comes with a number of bolts which you can use to bolt it to the floor. Inside the safe are key rack and slots for small items which can also hold important documents.

Phoenix FSB5602 Fireproof Biometric Safe

The Phoenix model FSB5602 Biometric Safe offers both fire and water protection for your precious belongings in home or office. This safe features two vertical and three horizontal chrome-plated hard steel active bolts plus three dead bolts. Its bolt cups were strengthened to defend against tool assaults. It provides fire protection from temperatures up to 1700°F for about 1 hour, and is guaranteed to meet RSC requirements. It also provides protection against water damage from activated sprinklers during fire. Additionally, the lock area is strengthened to withstand drilling and heavy duty hinges are employed to resist external assaults. Finally, the FSB5602 features a user friendly biometric finger print locks.

The SentrySafe DS3410 Fire-Safe 1.2-Cubic Foot Combination Safe

The SentrySafe DS3410 Combination safe provides security for your important possessions from fire or thievery. It can even hold your electronic media records as it is verified by ETL for 1-hour of fire defense for DVDs, memory sticks and USB drives at temperatures up to 1700 ºF. The door features a four-live-action locking bolt that will be unlocked when the correct 3-number combination is dialed. The safe has a tubular key, metal grip, and a black external finish. Inside the safe is a door pocket, key rack, multi-point shelf and a small compartment. The DS3410 can be bolted to the floor using the fastening bolt that comes with the package.

First Alert 2092DF 1.31 Cubic Foot, Waterproof Fire Safe

The First Alert 2092DF safe protects your valuables from theft, fire and water. This safe is outfitted with 4 locking door bolts for the best possible security. It is designed to be pry resistant and the hinges are cunningly hidden to frustrate thieves. This safe can shelter your small valuables from temperature of up to 1700°F for about 1 hour. The safe is waterproof to prevent damage caused by water should sprinklers set off in the event of fire. Its digital keypad is also protected by a waterproof covering. Inside this safe is a key rack and adjustable shelves for quick access to its contents. The 2092DF model comes with a manual-override key discreetly stored on the exterior of the safe should you fail to remember the combination.

Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Safe Box

For people who need to protect their small valuables wherever they are, the Neiko Fit Anywhere Digital Safe Box is a great choice. Weighing just 17 pounds, it is light enough to move from one place to another like from home to office. With 550 cubic inches of internal room, this safe is small enough to fit in tight areas yet it is tough enough to protect its content against damage or theft. This Fit Anywhere safe can be bolted in any place you choose and it employs a digital keypad for keying the 8-digit secret pin combination. It is not fire or water proof but this safe is very affordable.

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