How secure is this safe? The hinge appears to be exposed on the outside.
476246
They are but it would take a blow torch & a lot of time to get them off not to mention the active locking bolts that go into the safe body. Even if someone managed to get the hinges off they would not be able to get into the safe.
476247
The hinge is exposed however it's one of the most well built and heaviest home safes I would recommend for personal valuables.
476248
I am not 100 percent sure how secure it is. It says fireproof so that is why I purchased it. I bought one for my parents and it had the long bolts on all 3 sides, not just one side. I sure hope it is fireproof like it says it is. It is very heavy and can be bolted down.
476249
It is but it is very well built and the hinge is solid with no pins or areas to compromise. I'm happy with this safe.
77375
It is a metal box. Not a safe. There is no seal on the door. The box has about half a dozen small holes for mounting screws and you probable won't use all of them. You could seal them up , and you could probably add some sort of weatherstipping to the door to help, but plan on it being as dry as any normal cabinet.
987806
I believe it is strong and secure. We use the cable it came with and it seems very strong steel cable. If someone really wants it open, then they will open it. But a quick smash and grab would be hard pressed if it was locked down.
1610371
Yes, it is on hinges. And it doesn't slam down which is great because you won't catch your fingers. You can have it halfway open and it'll stay that way... Hope that helps.
230321
I haven't had problems opening or closing. Id say as long as the door latches its secure but it can be adjusted to your liking
1421575
No its very secure. Just watch if the crickets are not near the door before you open it. They could easily hop out.
344940
I just fold it back .There is enough material to keep from overworking the hinge.(no hinge just a piece of material with plenty of give)
212900
No, there is no safety hinge and the top is very heavy and sturdy. Ive had mine for 2 yrs and hinges seemed to be soft close at first but it just closes now. I still love it. I hope this helps.
1768292
I'd say the company is probably playing it safe because they are thinking people may place it directly at the head/end of a staircase, which would be incredibly awkward/dangerous to open. Also, the bottom bar that holds the gate in place could be a tripping hazard. (I suppose stating that it should be placed at least a few feet back isn't clear enough for their written safety standards.)
1103421
Yes, it's quite secure. We've had no problems at all with it. Hope this helps you. :)
375235
Yes. You need a bit of room on either side of the closure (door/frame) for the metal plate. If there is wood-trim too close to the edge it will be slightly loose but still effective. The idea is to prevent casual entry, to make noise if tampered with, and to slow down a thief while the alarm is ringing. Most thieves want to be in and out in minutes and this adds another problem to their navigation.
2155176
Yes, I would advise securing it somehow, or maybe not leaving it in harms way during extreme weather conditions.....
202594
Not exactly a hinge, but there are some "hooks" that act as a hinge, which work ok if the lid is opened carefully.
1997808
Since the hinge is totally hidden between the door and the jamb, it should be protected from the elements. If I were doing an outdoor application, I'd give the hinges a light coating of oil before installation and would put some sort of thin, waterproof gasket between the door and jamb on the hinge side. Probably overkill but better safe than sorry.
2226012
It's fairly secure. However if you really wanted to open it I guess you could
471191
Hinge is small. But not sure if you're trying to fit In a really tight space if it will work. Ask manufacturer
2103342
No. The hinged top prevents it from being airtight, not just along the hinge, but also at the sides where the hinges end.