I finally can see inside my gun safe! (installed LED strip and motion detector)

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Posted: 10/30/2014 11:00:40 PM EDT

It's a tall 60 gun safe. One 16' strip of LED lights was a perfect fit. I also installed a motion detector that will turn on the LED strips once it detects motion. The LED strips had 3m double backing tape and it was so easy to install.

Simply peel the tape cover off, and stick to the safe, then plug it in. Done.

What I installed for the safe lighting setup:
1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF65MC
2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKSI0S8
3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KSECO8

Any questions?

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:37:18 PM EDT

[#1]

Sorry about the boating accident, at least you still have your bug-a-salt.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:37:43 PM EDT

[#2]

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It's a tall 60 gun safe. One 16' strip of LED lights was a perfect fit. I also installed a motion detector that will turn on the LED strips once it detects motion. The LED strips had 3m double backing tape and it was so easy to install.

Simply peel the tape cover off, and stick to the safe, then plug it in. Done.

What I installed for the safe lighting setup:
1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF65MC
2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKSI0S8
3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KSECO8

http://i.imgur.com/CSSej7K.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8W4QvQ5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xW44jZj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1RV89GY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/skRhHaC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yUV7715.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/3xjeFsh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/itoNvWZ.jpg

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Houston we have a problem. This guys safe is empty.

I used led rope lights on the inside lip of my safe, good stuff low power consumption.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:38:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Ballin

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:38:53 PM EDT

[#4]

Nice job.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:40:58 PM EDT

[#5]

Needs moar guns.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:45:22 PM EDT

[#6]

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Needs moar guns.

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Moar moar moar

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:46:34 PM EDT

[#7]

The phones aren't preset to 911 and you don't have any crackers with ketchup and parmasion cheese on them. Nice lighting. Did your safe have an internal jack?

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:47:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Myrin that red Swingline

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:48:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Bug Asalt weapon spotted.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:48:44 PM EDT

[#10]

Bug A Salt!

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:49:18 PM EDT

[#11]

Nice job, looks good.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:50:30 PM EDT

[#12]

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:51:38 PM EDT

[#13]

That's cool

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:52:13 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:Did your safe have an internal jack?

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No. It had a hole. I got a surge power strip and cut off the plug. Put the power strip in the safe, threaded the power cord out of the safe (you can see it, it's gray in bottom of safe) and assembled the plug, then plugged it in. Simple. No need for a fancy over priced gun safe power outlet.

Posted: 6/18/2014 11:57:24 PM EDT

[#15]

Did the same thing to mine.

Posted: 6/19/2014 1:22:19 AM EDT

[#16]

I got the rope light kit in mine when I purchased it, but that is awesome. Might do that to the wife's closet. Very nice job. I'm tagging this.

Posted: 6/19/2014 1:28:09 AM EDT

[#17]

Safe threads in GD never deliver.

Posted: 6/19/2014 1:31:45 AM EDT

[#18]

Nice arsenal....not sure why anyone needs that many pellets.

Posted: 6/19/2014 2:09:52 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:Might do that to the wife's closet.

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You can easily attach multiple 16' reels of LED strips and use just one power adapter. The strips easily attach together with a connector.

Posted: 6/19/2014 8:42:21 AM EDT

[#20]

Bump for day crew

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:19:07 AM EDT

[#21]

Very nice. I need the same.

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:26:35 AM EDT

[#22]

parts list and info of connecting the motion sensor please!

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:27:48 AM EDT

[#23]

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parts list and info of connecting the motion sensor please!

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Know how I know you did not read the OP?

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:31:31 AM EDT

[#24]

Don't let anyone know how many tactical assault cellphones you have. PERSEC goddamnit!

Also, all that cash has me wondering what kind of illicit activities you participate in?

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:33:55 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

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parts list and info of connecting the motion sensor please!

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Know how I know you did not read the OP?

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Lol
I will be doing this to mine, parts already added to my cart, thanks OP.

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:34:32 AM EDT

[#26]

Why do you have so many bbs? Are you preparing for WW3 or something?

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:35:56 AM EDT

[#27]

For those on a budget, an alternative.

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:44:29 AM EDT

[#28]

Nice.. I'm going to spend some money

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:47:44 AM EDT

[#29]

Nice rifle, hatsan?
I have one... weights a metric shit-ton.

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:48:15 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

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parts list and info of connecting the motion sensor please!

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Know how I know you did not read the OP?

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Oh snap!

It's on!

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:49:17 AM EDT

[#31]

Swingline?

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:13:13 AM EDT

[#32]

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For those on a budget, an alternative.

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I have these. Work great. Not as good as OP setup.

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:13:55 AM EDT

[#33]

Yup - I need one of those....
I haven't seen my BB gun in months

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:16:21 AM EDT

[#34]

ost

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:20:01 AM EDT

[#35]

at the red stapler and bug-a-salt!

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:23:33 AM EDT

[#36]

Gotta keep those Beanie Babies safe. Good job.

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:32:12 AM EDT

[#37]

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Bug A Salt!

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Saw one of these at the LGS the other day...how well do they work?

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:37:19 AM EDT

[#38]

tactical stapler

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:37:41 AM EDT

[#39]

OP, how easy is it to get that flat strip to turn the corners?

Posted: 6/19/2014 10:57:37 AM EDT

[#40]

I just went with a white rope light and a corded "remote" because I'm cheap but I like your set up.
Used those stick on cabling pads and zip ties to attach it.

Posted: 6/19/2014 11:42:40 AM EDT

[#41]

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Why do you have so many bbs? Are you preparing for WW3 or something?

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You're telling me we're not in WW3 now?

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Swingline?

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of course

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Bug A Salt!

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Saw one of these at the LGS the other day...how well do they work?

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Fantastic. Shot down a horsefly the other day, had to shoot it again to finish it off.

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OP, how easy is it to get that flat strip to turn the corners?

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Nothing to it. The reel is very flexible.

Posted: 6/19/2014 11:51:43 AM EDT

[#42]

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For those on a budget, an alternative.

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Nice. I went with this one. Really bright and works well. I love OP's setup, though. Might upgrade in the future.

OP, sorry about the boating accident.

Posted: 6/19/2014 12:12:04 PM EDT

[#43]

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I also installed a motion detector that will turn on the LED strips once it detects motion.

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Motion detector? I would have just installed a button like a refrigerator.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M5OW3Y/

Posted: 6/19/2014 12:36:47 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
It's a tall 60 gun safe. One 16' strip of LED lights was a perfect fit. I also installed a motion detector that will turn on the LED strips once it detects motion. The LED strips had 3m double backing tape and it was so easy to install.

Simply peel the tape cover off, and stick to the safe, then plug it in. Done.

What I installed for the safe lighting setup:
1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF65MC
2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKSI0S8
3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KSECO8

http://i.imgur.com/CSSej7K.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8W4QvQ5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xW44jZj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1RV89GY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/skRhHaC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yUV7715.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/3xjeFsh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/itoNvWZ.jpg

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Houston we have a problem. This guys safe is empty.

I used led rope lights on the inside lip of my safe, good stuff low power consumption.

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Good job, I been looking for something like this and I went ahead and ordered it.

One question tho
Does it stick to the safe carpet good?

Posted: 6/19/2014 12:39:37 PM EDT

[#45]

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Sorry about the boating accident, at least you still have your bug-a-salt.

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hahahahhaha

Posted: 6/19/2014 12:47:11 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

Quoted:Did your safe have an internal jack?

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No. It had a hole. I got a surge power strip and cut off the plug. Put the power strip in the safe, threaded the power cord out of the safe (you can see it, it's gray in bottom of safe) and assembled the plug, then plugged it in. Simple. No need for a fancy over priced gun safe power outlet.

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derail

Did you drill the hole or was it there? I've got no hole and no power to mine, but I wonder about drilling a hole in the back and doing just this. Any thoughts on risk of fire entering via extension cord or otherwise?

Safe Newbie here.

/derail