If I just close it and don't lock it, is the safe still fire and waterproof??? (UPDATE: I contacted Sentry Safe and they said YES. The lock is to help prevent it from popping open if it gets roughed up in a fire or flood.)
1643631
i would think it would be. as an x-firefighter i would think the lock itself provides no protection, it may help hold it closed which would protect the contents. but if it does not open they will be protected. mine is never locked.
2213595
I hope you get an answer since I was wondering that myself. I left mine in but used it again in the next day or so. It was always ready to fire. I think these other folks are correct because I am sure it would eventually leak out. I like the suggestions for enhancing the seal.
735532
Well, I guess you could wrap this in a plastic bag which would offer some protection for water proofing. I can understand your concern though with a forest fire. They do burn hotter than a normal house fire. This safe works for me and is very nice and roomy inside.
1161676
you can, but it doesn't come w/ the hardware. you would need to visit home depot or a hardware store to buy what you need and your have to drill through the safe. there is fire proof silicon that you could buy and seal the holes to prob keep it waterproof.
45468
The one I have is not waterproof. They do make waterproof models. They define waterproof as getting less than 8 drops of water in the safe when it submerged in water 2 inches over the top of the safe for 1 hour.So don't plan on taking it scuba diving.
2226414
No, I doubt this safe is "fireproof". A) because it is made of thin steel plate with no insulation. B) the manufacturer would cheerfully make that claim if it were fireproof. However, it is a wonderful way to lock my rifle/shotgun away from grandchildren who frequently visit my home.
445176
I wouldn't call it waterproof at all. It's basically the same thing as a large tool box. Water won't pour in when closed, but would not consider it waterproof.
1456147
I finally called Sentry customer service and was told that the insulation in the door expands when heated by a fire--so tight that "you'll have to get to fire department to pry it open". The instructions also say that you have to compress the gasket when closing the door for a water test. They are sending me a gasket.
1642682
There is no special water-proofing. The box in silver-tone ABS plastic, I think it is paint. I would say no to that. You may need to put it into a box, make a water shed or recess it into the wall. Also note critical signals enter the box. If you fail to use the alarm switch it could be opened without much trouble and the door activated using a jumper to bypass the relay. This may not be an issue. It works great but it is not networked. The next higher level of security would be to authenticate the key inside the building and issue the unlock from inside.
1224616
No. The safe is not fire resistant and will not protect enclosed item if in a fire.
1777644
While this is a durable, all-steel safe, it is not listed as fire proof. If for no other reason, the open slot at the front would make it non-fire proof. See http://www.sentrysafe.com/Products/287/UC-039K_Drop_Slot_Safe for details--they only list the security icon. You could find a fire proof safe under their Fire-Safe category, and then see if it's available on Amazon. Best of luck!
2226415
No, the safe doesn't appear to be fireproof. It lacks any sort of insulation and one can open tiny gaps between the lid and the box even when closed.
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I wouldn't think that much moisture is escaping out of the unit when it is being plugged in to dry. If so- pretty minimal. I've been re-charging mine in the same room as the safe. As others have said- it couldn't hurt to move it to another room. A safe is closed and pretty well sealed off to the room. I would think it's in a zone all it's own. The products using hydrosorbent crystals are for closed off spaces. Once a month I plug the E-500 in for 12- 13 hours. The (1) I use in my sealed off gun safe seems to acquire more moisture than the (1) I use in an under the stairs coat / storage closet. I wouldn't think that much moisture is escaping out of the unit when it is being plugged in to dry. If so- pretty minimal. I've been re-charging mine in the same room as the safe. As others have said- it couldn't hurt to move it to another room. A safe is closed and pretty well sealed off to the room. I would think it's in a zone all it's own. The products using hydrosorbent crystals are for closed off spaces. Once a month I plug the E-500 in for 12- 13 hours. The (1) I use in my sealed off gun safe seems to acquire more moisture than the (1) I use in an under the stairs coat / storage closet.
1520785
No idea. We haven't had a fire so I couldn't tell you. If it got so bad that it melts the electronics, I would assume you could get a new one sent from Sentry, hook back up and use whatever new code that came with the lock.
1260807
I never opened the lock from the inside of thats what you mean. Asthetics are ok. Nothing to write home about. No, it cannot be set up to be open sometimes. Its is locked all the time. I dont know if it can be used outside. Both mine are inside.
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Oh I don't know - maybe if it keeps your handgun away from any kids you might have so they don't shoot themselves in the face - maybe that's what makes it such a good safe. This safe allows for quick access to your handgun while fitting in your night stand. It's not meant to be fireproof - its meant to secure you handgun. Oh by the way Costco does not have any safes this size that have biometric entry for half the cost. I can't believe I've spent time responding to this douchey question.
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It is not water resistant or fire proof. But it is a strong steel box with secure easy access.