Locksmith Charley Presents:
SAFE INFORMATION PAGE
There is a lot to be said for having the proper safe for
the proper purpose.
A BURGLARY rated safe is usually all steel construction and is designed to keep
unauthorized people from accessing its contents and in a fire would act much
like a cast iron skillet on the stove - it (and the contents) will get as hot as
the fire - and will stay hot after the fire is gone until it cools
down.
A FIRE rated safe on the other hand is designed to keep its contents safe from
fire (usually 350°F for 1 hour) however most can be readily opened with a
crowbar or hammer or both in relatively short order (1-15 min).
There are safes that are rated for both burglary and fire such as AMSEC's BF
series (see the AMSEC page).
Use the proper
container for the proper purpose - see the safe RATINGS
CHART
Burglary
container:
Money, Jewelry, Guns
Fire container:
Insurance papers, Mortgages, Vehicle Titles, any important
papers.
Information on NEW safes:
There are a variety of safe manufacturers both domestic and imported. One of the
major domestic safe manufacturers is American Security Products also known as AMSEC®.
I have created a web page providing details on many of AMSEC's
safes including inside and outside dimensions and retail pricing. CLICK
HERE FOR AMSEC INFORMATION. *NOTE* Amsec is also the manufacturer of STAR®
and MAJOR® brand name safes.
HELP WITH DIALING THE COMBINATION
A lot of safes use a 3 wheel combination
lock made by Sargent and Greenleaf®, LaGard®, or Ilco® (now KABA-Ilco® or
KABA®). If you have a safe with one of those locks and are having trouble
opening it you may want to look over my page on PROPER
DIALING INSTRUCTIONS
NEW Safes I have in Stock or can acquire from a distributor immediately:
1. Amsec® B1500 Burglary safe.
2. STAR® C3 tubular floor safe.
Used Safes I have for sale: 1. Allied Gary money chest
2. AMSEC
DSF2014 money drop safe $400.00 with new ESL-5 lock.
Interesting safes that I have previously sold
1943 Diebold Fire safe
Gardall w/drop slot
Johnson
Pacific Floor safe
If you need further information about safes or wish to purchase one or arrange for servicing of your existing safe please feel free to contact us.
Locksmith Charley
PO Box 40293
Mesa AZ 85274
602-717-5397
updated 2013-08-07