Posted: 5/20/2010 9:16:56 PM EDT
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I assume these are sold outside of GA, but I'm just passing the word to you guys.
I use these cube looking SentrySafes to store important papers and as overflow safes for pistols and stuff. These are the ones with the electronic keypad that you can get from HomeDepot type places. I have 3 of these, and noticed a few months ago when I was trying to get my passport that I couldn't get in. The code worked, the unlock symbol came on, but no go when I cranked the handle. Waited for a few hours then tried again, and it worked fine. Figured it was operator error (and yes, the batteries were brand new). Fast forward to last night - trying to get in and couldn't after MANY attempts. Second one started acting up, too. Third one was fine. I got the second one open, and left it open while trying to see if it would open again - no luck. I tear the inside cover off (I've always wanted to see what it looked like) and realize the little electromagnet/piston thingy isn't working the way it should. I remove the piston and voila, safe is great! Since I'm more concerned about fire than theft - if they get to my safe room, they can have it - I was a happy duck. Back to safe #1... No go, so I decide to drill it after having Italian Job flashbacks. First tried a hole 3" down and 3.5" in from the top right corner, thinking I could snake a coat hanger in there to pull the piston back. No luck. I pick another spot about 1" south and right, and BINGO! I can open and close at will now. There is a part of the right hand bolt system that impacts the piston - if it's cut, then you're good to go! Just passing this along in case any of you have the same issue or the same safes. |
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I use one of thier 'keyed' safes as a document safe within my gun safe.
Yeah its redundant but if 'God forbid' IF we have an all consuming house fire I'm expecting the big safe to sacrifice itself slowly & prolly cooking the guns within but the little SentrySafe to survive keeping the important papers safe. 7mm |
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I use one of thier 'keyed' safes as a document safe within my gun safe. Yeah its redundant but if 'God forbid' IF we have an all consuming house fire I'm expecting the big safe to sacrifice itself slowly & prolly cooking the guns within but the little SentrySafe to survive keeping the important papers safe. 7mm That's not paranoid, that's smart. I even put a very small dry box in my doc safe just larger than my passports. I am a firm believer in redundancy! |
A was talking to fire investigator friend of mine about gun safes...one of his comments was just leave a can of biscuits in your safe...that way the firemen can have fresh biscuits after putting out your house fire. 
It was his way of saying whats in your gun safe is gonna get cooked. 
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I believe it. Yet another reason to put it as low in the house as possible! Kinda depends...if the safe is in the basement of a 2 story house that is fully consumed then there is a big pile of hot coals surrounding the safe just cooking the contents. Thus the reason for a can of biscuits in the safe. 
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