documents stored in my sentry safe is corroded - help? i bought a 1.2cu sentry safe a few months ago. stored my documents in there (passports, birth certificates, tax papers, etc.), when i opened the safe to look at some documents - everything were rusty and corroded. what gives? documents stored in my sentry safe is corroded - help? i bought a 1.2cu sentry safe a few months ago. stored my documents in there (passports, birth certificates, tax papers, etc.), when i opened... » Read More documents stored in my sentry safe is corroded - help? i bought a 1.2cu sentry safe a few months ago. stored my documents in there (passports, birth certificates, tax papers, etc.), when i opened the safe to look at some documents - everything were rusty and corroded. what gives? « Show Less
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Fireproof does not mean waterproof. Are you sure it was rust and not mold? In either case, moisture entered it somehow.
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According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and there is no indication of when it is saturated and needs reactivated. According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and... » Read More According to many of the reviews and the instructions, there is quite a bit of moisture in the fire proof material built into the walls of the safe. You need a desiccant pack to absorb the moisture.I just bought this safe and a desiccant pack today so I don't know how well it will work, but this is what I bought.Hydrosorbent OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange NO Cobalt (II) ChlorideMy safe came with a small desiccant pack. But I would not rely on it because it's small, and there is no indication of when it is saturated and needs reactivated. « Show Less
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Hello, I have the cabinet for 1.5 years and it's holding perfectly. Still no corrosion or any other visible damage. I love it. For me it was a great investment. Is big so measure well. Good luck!
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The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4 years as the perforated metal filter does seem to degenerate over time as any foot valve will. The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4... » Read More The venturis and nozzles are hardened plastic and so those will not corrode. THe main body appears to be cast iron with a good enameled coating on it - ours has no signs of corrosion. The foot valve is plastic with a perforated metal cone serving as a filter - this may corrode but ours has not yet, and the whole unit has been on duty in our well since the spring (we had to take it out and move it a couple of times because we were going from creek water to water in a crocked well so we have had several opportunities to view it). Your foot valve is more likely to need replacing every 2-4 years as the perforated metal filter does seem to degenerate over time as any foot valve will. « Show Less
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Yes Carbon steel can rust if not attended to properly. Just keep it well oiled and clean it after use around water. If it does rust some steel wool will take the rust off with some elbow grease. This is a great knife, I cant recommend it more
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Carbon steel can rust, esp. the edge. Clean and dry after use and protect blade with Sentry Tuff cloth or any good rust protectant you like.
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1) We got 2 keys with the unit. I don't know about getting extra. 2) I wouldn't store photos in this safe unless you have proper humidity control or put them in plastic bags. As others have posted, you should buy desiccant bags (or snag some from new shoes, clothes etc) to protect documents stored
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Yes, mine began to rust almost immediately at the point where the chrome enters the caddy. I had four. Eventually they all broke at the hinge points where the caddy connects with the side grippers.
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We have had ours for about 2 years & no rust. We use it camping so it isn't out all the time but it has seen its fair share of wet weather & it stored in the front compartment of our camper.
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For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5(I still use it though.)
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The legs (galvanized metal ) do / can develop surface rust, but it has never effected their performance and they have never decayed to the point of non-function due to rust. These sorts of devices do require maintenance, and like anything that your safety depends on, must be checked each time you use them. I have had some of these for over 15 years and they still work, even after being stored outside uncovered.
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I have had mine for about two years now and NO signs of rust yet. I leave it on year around summer and winter. It's had plenty of road salt on it this past winter, and not a sign of rust. It comes with a rubber sleeve that slips over the combination lock. Nice tight fit and never a problem seizing or rusting.
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I got your message and I asked my husband about the can opener. He said it has not gotten any rust so far and he said he always put it away to keep it dry so it would not get the rust. He bought a can opener from Walmart and he used to keep in the old can opener wet. He learned why it caused to have the rust so he always hang the new can opener up which I got him for his Christmas in the past. It has not gotten any rust so far.
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Not sure but would assume a very long time as its shelflife is dependent upon moisture, a locked safe is probably sealed very tight with little or no moisture.
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This safe is mostly to keep important documents dry and away from fire. I would not store money or jewlery in this safe. Those are in the bank safe. If you bolt it you would probably ruin the seal. I hope this helps and good luck.
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No, my cup is not corroded on the inside. I have had this cup for several years and it is my favorite cup when I am not traveling. It is not spill proof, that is my only complaint.
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I noticed that the inside of the lid is corroding too, but I still use it because no rust is present. However, the corroding can be reduced by washing the lid at least once a week by hand, not in the dishwasher. Yes, it is safe to use them.
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I still use my everyday. I don't have any rusting issue what so every. I have been using my everyday since I got it. The inside still looks new.