Does this safe need to be locked in order to achieve its fire/water protection?
791435
I believe it does, just to ensure no leakage. We lock it and keep the key in a box in the freezer.
791436
I have not tested it, but it closes very tightly without locking it by closing the two clamps on each side.
356004
That I know off no it's fire proof but water proof haven't experience it jet the safe it's well built love it really great safe recommend hope this help
1769727
It's secure. I had a stack on barometric safe that was not fire rated, and it was the same gauge steel as this. Make sure they are not running electrical horizontally through the wall where you are planning to put it.
646983
NO ..... The lock essentially blocks the attachment of a hose and will not allow water flow even if the faucet is turned on.
1117177
Hi K., Mine has a lot of play too when the door is closed & locked. I think it is part of the design, and cannot be remediated. I believe that it is fine against a fire or theft. However, I think that there a risk a the docs getting wet in case of a flood. Have not tried this hypothesis though. I kept mine. (Did not return it.) Cheers Cam
1146182
Not really, as long as you lock it. you can latch it closed and then there is a switch to actually lock it.
1241363
The safe must be specified as waterproof to cover water damage. There is better info on stack on's website about their warranties.
2003684
I think in the case of fire the key would open the safe. The key I have is metal and should open the mechanism.
1428537
No, when it unlocks , it kinds opens. Itself a little, but not spring loaded. But I really like the safe and I have have no problems with it.
443181
yes it lock on and holds it flame.. I teach with these torches and they are wonderful to use..
1805725
The safe doesn't have any kind of insulation/Fire retardent features except for the sheet rock surrounding it when installed. It doesn't have any fire rating in the instructions or literature that comes with the safe.
910030
When you shut the lid and turn the key, a latch comes up to hold top closed. The problem is that anyone with a safety pin can unlatch without key in seconds. I couldn't believe it and tried it myself. It works as fire protection, but I would not depend on it as a safe for valuables or keeping medications from children.
1302719
I installed it over 4 years ago, so I don't recall that it is fire safe or resistant. I highly doubt it, though. Keep in mind, the interior storage capacity for this safe is small. Fire resistant safes tend to have thick wall, are larger than this one, and cost much more. It is just large enough to storage several sets of keys hanging on the "back" wall using glued on hooks, or if used flat, large enough to hold a few day's worth of mail. Take a look at your local discount hardware stores. Since I bought mine, I've seen this same kind of small safe in stock at Harbor Freight, Big Lots, and others, for less than I paid for this one. I am glad I purchased this safe, as it serves its intended purpose well. I installed it over 4 years ago, so I don't recall that it is fire safe or resistant. I highly doubt it, though. Keep in mind, the interior storage capacity for this safe is small. Fire resistant safes tend to have thick wall, are larger than this one, and cost much more. It is just large enough to storage several sets of keys hanging on the "back" wall using glued on hooks, or if used flat, large enough to hold a few day's worth of mail. Take a look at your local discount hardware stores. Since I bought mine, I've seen this same kind of small safe in stock at Harbor... » Read More I installed it over 4 years ago, so I don't recall that it is fire safe or resistant. I highly doubt it, though. Keep in mind, the interior storage capacity for this safe is small. Fire resistant safes tend to have thick wall, are larger than this one, and cost much more. It is just large enough to storage several sets of keys hanging on the "back" wall using glued on hooks, or if used flat, large enough to hold a few day's worth of mail. Take a look at your local discount hardware stores. Since I bought mine, I've seen this same kind of small safe in stock at Harbor Freight, Big Lots, and others, for less than I paid for this one. I am glad I purchased this safe, as it serves its intended purpose well. « Show Less
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!
484647
No and no. The door has a little play and would allow water and fire in it. It also has holes in the bottom and back of the safe for mounting that would allow foreign materials inside
2101595
Correct, No lock. it just sits on top. the reservoir has lips and such. as long as you don't add too much water "over" the full mark you will be fine. After that the water moves to much and can make the whole unit move. Normally i had to fill it up every 18-24 hours and that was going full speed. At 18-24 hours the water level was low enough it was no longer moving. the knob on top controls the speed. If still an issue check the "hole" in the bottom of the part extending into the water. there may be excess plastic causing it not to siphon the water up properly.
1738094
I'm hoping I'll never have to put it to the test! As for water and fireproof, I do not know. As for theft-proof, it is heavy and has no handles. the thief would have to carry it with two hands or on a cart making it rather unwieldy for a quick getaway.