Important documents, items of sentimental value and valuables need to be protected in your home. A safe is a useful way to do this.
A few things to consider before buying a safe is:
• does it have to be fire proof or only to prevent theft of valuables
• does your insurance company require a safe
• do you have important computer data to protect
• the size of the valuables you want to store in your safe
A safe should be bolted down to a wall or floor for maximum security.
A floor safe is a good option if you have limited space, but it can be more difficult to retrieve your valuables when in a hurry.
Wall safes can be hidden behind a wall hanging, but usually don't have very high cash ratings. Cash rating is the amount carried in your safe, covered by your insurance company.
There are 4 types of safe locks. Combination, key operated, electronic digital keypad, or 2 or more of the above combined.
Combination locks are quite reliable and can be changed by the user, although not an easy procedure.
Key operated safes are also reliable when the key is kept safe by the user. It is very cost effective and can stay reliable for years.
Digital locks are very convenient. The code can instantly be changed if needed, but the batteries need to be changed/charged every few months.
Often we come across digital keypads but while they can offer safety, the keypad can easily fail.
A safe is a longterm purchase and can provide safety for your valuables for many years.