SentrySafe 500 FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SentrySafe 500 FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black
Customer Review: A Great Little Peace of Mind
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this up for a pretty good price and was pleasantly surprised to see it said Made in the USA when I got it, cool. It's big enough to hold some of my papers, data discs of family photos and a couple other things. It gives me real peace of mind whenever I leave the house that even if the worst happens I'll still have some of my most important stuff. They even offer a replacement program where they replace it for free if it does ever serve it's purpose and melt down protecting your stuff!
From their website, it will protect USB drives, CDs, DVDs, memory sticks, etc. from an average fire. I think it protects pictures adequately, but it won't protect floppies or negatives. It's maximum internal temperature should only get to about 350F, so theoretically anything that could survive a half hour in that should make it.
If you want to store things like tax records or have flood risks, don't get this; go get their hanging folder unit that's also waterproof. Another important thing to remember, this unit promises "privacy" not security, so if you need to keep stuff secure this isn't for that. You can order replacement keys for it, I think for $12, so if your kid wanted a peak or someone steals it, no protection.
There's not too much to say about functions, the only moving parts are the key slot (two keys included) and the lid which functions in both the super exciting open position and the somewhat less exciting, but equally necessary closed position. Let the good times roll!
The *only* reasons I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is the locking mechanism is a tad cheesy, though functional, and it's not wide enough to place an 8x10 piece of paper in without folding it. I'd still recommend this unit highly. It's not much money for a 1x security investment.
Customer Review: Very Nice Small Fire Safe
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought four of these to protect items from a possible fire. Three of these were perfect in construction and functionality. The forth one was fine except the keys didn't fit into the lock. Rather than send it back, I realized the problem was a manufacturing defect inside the lock mechanism - the opening was a little small to fit the key. By filing the sides of the key narrower, it then fit and worked the lock. I would recommend these fire boxes if you need a fire resistant box with low/medium security protection.Customer Review: Serves the purpose, price is right, locking mech so-so
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife and I got this unit to cover the basic must have documents/keep sakes: birth certificate, passports, wedding photo DVDs, SS cards, car title. Although you can't fit a 8.5x11" sheet in there, most of these items are foldable or small enough to fit. It's great that they rate it to protect flash keys/DVDs for up to 30 minutes in heat. Also, opening hinge is 3" up, so despite not being waterproof, if you store on the floor even apartment sprinklers would hopefully not get in.Customer Review: How do I really know it works?
Summary: 4 Stars
How do you really know a safe works unless you've had a fire? Thank God that hasn't happened to us. This safe is small and functional. Only has room for paper and maybe some jewelry. I've got my passport, car title, birth certificates etc inside. Based on an earlier review I put everything in a ziplock bag in case of too much water damage.
Two small keys accompany it, I've just got to remember where I've put them.
Customer Review: Sentry Safe
Summary: 4 Stars
The SentrySafe fireproof box is solid. It came with two keys and locks up just fine. The space inside is just right for envelopes or other small items. Lifting and carrying it is a two handed project. I like the size but a handle would have made it a perfect safe box. Without the handle the box can fit into more spaces for storage. It is a strong solid box.