Ul Rated Safes
Ul Rated Safes
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HEART TFB300 300AMP FUSE KIT $77.91 Installation Component for Inverters and Inverter/Charger Systems. Provides over-current protection for system wiring. For safe operation of your inverter or inverter/charger system, XantrexÕ Battery Fuse and Holder is a recommended accessory that offers over-current protection for the cable running between the inverter and battery power source. The Battery Fuse and Holder has a cover that protec… |
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Xbox 360 Cooling Station $29.95 DISPLAYS XBOX 360 WHILE KEEPING IT SAFE FROM OVERHEATING FEATURES 2 ULTRA-QUIET MOTORS TO KEEP THE CONSOLE COOL AT ALL TIMES DRAWS POWER FROM A SEPARATE INCLUDED AC ADAPTER SO IT DOES NOT CAUSE ADDITIONAL OVERHEATING VERTICAL LAYOUT SAVES SPACE & PROVIDES BETTER VENTILATION CONVENIENTLY STORES UP TO 4 MEMORY STICKS STAND GLOWS BRIGHT GREEN TO MATCH CONSOLE… |
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SentrySafe 500 FIRE-SAFE Box, 0.15 Cubic Feet, Black $16.00 Secures home and office belongings and is UL-classified with 1/2-hour proven fire protection and ETL verified 1/2-hour fire protection for CDs, DVDs, USB drives and memory sticks up to 1550ºF. Includes a privacy key lock…. |
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Eagle UI50FS 5-Gallon Type 1 Gasoline Safety Can with Funnel $34.77 Eagle Safety Containers are manufactured to exacting standards, reflecting sophisticated technology and superior workmanship. Eagle equals engineering excellence, providing you with the most dependable containers on the market…. |
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SentrySafe X125 Security Safe, 1.2 Cubic Feet, Black $107.99 Protect your valuables in this security safe. Fits most laptops with an access for a power cord to charge your laptop while stored. Weight: 35 lb. Color: Black. Materials: Steel. Security Level: Medium. Dimensions: 16.9inch x 14.6inch x 10.6inch . Locking Mechanism: Electronic. Internal Dimensions: 16.8inch x 12.6inch x 10.5inch . External Dimensions: 16.9inch x 14.6inch x 10.6inch . Cubic Ft. Cap… |
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Pure Energy Battery Charger Package with 8 AA NiMH Batteries Save $ on this package deal. Includes 8 AA Pure Energy NiMH rechargeable batteries. These are the newest in NiMH technology. Batteries come pre-charged, average 500 cycles and have no ?memory effect?. Batteries are rated at 2000 mAh capacity. The Pure Energy Smart Charger uses smart “Safe Charge” technology to safely recharge all Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, and NiCd batteries. It has four compart… |
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TruKid SunnyDays SPORT Sunscreen, SPF 30+, Unscented, 3.5 fl oz Water Resistant & Unscented Water Safe Fun in the Sun! Top Rated Sunscreen Mineral, Non-Chemical Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum All Natural Does Not Contain Vitamin A BPA & Phthalate Free Paraben Free SLS Free Gluten Free 1-4 Dioxane Free Kids love TruKid because it’s easy to use and smells great! Parents love knowing it’s all natural & safe for the whole family. Not tested on anim… |
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Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors $26.99 Features a rotating outlet design that gives you much more convenience and flexibility in placing your plugged-in devices than traditional products Belkin Pivot Plug Surge Protectors provide premium power protection for your professional workstations and connected devices. It’s rotating outlet design gives you much more convenience and flexibility in placing your plugged-in devices than traditiona… |
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Kidde FX10K Kitchen Fire Extinguisher, 82CI $21.95 Kitchen Fire Extinguisher, UL Rated 10-B:C, Suitable For Common Fires To The Kitchen, Wall Hanger Included, 10 Year Warranty…. |
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Tripp Lite TLP604 6-Outlet Surge Protector (790 Joules, 4ft Cord) $5.69 TRIPP LITE TRIPP LITE PROTECT IT TLP604 – SURGE SUPPRESSOR – EXTERNAL – 6 OUTPUT CONNECTOR(… |
Ammunition / Ammo Storage Safe Decision Help?
First, I want to say thank you to anyone who can help me.
I’m thinking about buying a small safe to securely store my ammunition, as well as prevent it from going off in the event of a fire. And if anyone broke in, I would hate for them to grab and use my ammo. It’s a little paranoid, maybe, but better safe then sorry. And yes, I’ll keep a few shotshells nearby.
I’ve narrowed it down to two, and my choices are:
1. AMSEC FS1310, which has 350F 1-HR UL tested fire rating, 81 lbs, costs $239.38, seems to be the more security oriented of the two. For more info:
http://www.amsecusa.com/fire-safes-import.htm
2. Sentry Safe OS3421, which has 1-HR UL and ETL tested fire rating for computer media (nice for the plastic in shotshells, I guess), ETL 15ft drop test, 99 lbs, costs $239.38 (normally, this safe costs around $250, but I found an auction), the less security oriented of the two. For more info:
http://www.sentrysafe.com/products/productDetail.aspx?s=2
I keep my ammo in clearly marked military ammo cans and store it in a simple locked steel storage locker.
I’m not concerned about someone breaking in and “grabbing and using” my ammo. I have a couple dozen calibers and someone who knows “what goes with what” is probably already carrying his own anyway…..besides the firearms are in safes (and the ones not in safes are loaded anyway).
Also, while I don’t want to dismiss the danger of ammo in a house fire, you know the bullets don’t fly much without being shot through a barrel, they just sort of pop and they don’t even have the force to go through something like an ammo can.
These home safes are, as has been stated, to keep important papers from burning up by releasing moisture in the event of fire. They are not for storing ammo or firearms.
While I do commend your attention to safety, I think that a good lockable storage cabinet to keep it away from unauthorized hands and ammo cans to keep it clean and dry will be sufficient.
Burglar & Fire Safes Video with “Dye the Safe Guy”
How to Buy a Fireproof Safe
Knowing What Type of Safe to Buy.
In order to better understand the various types of security safes you see on the market, you should take a minute and think about what type of safe you’re interested and then create a list of what types of items that you intend on securing and know how vulnerable they are to heat and fire. This will help you decide what type and how big of a safe you should purchase.
Take a few things into consideration. Are you storing backup media for your business (CDs, DVDs, Tape Cartridges, Videos, etc)? How large are the items that you want to secure? Are you storing precious valuables that could be damaged by extreme heat? How many items and how large they are also will help you determine which type of fireproof safe you should invest in.
So What Type of Fireproof Safe Should you Buy?
In order to understand which model with make the best fireproof safe for your needs, you should have a clear understand of what the UL rating is for a specific model, and what that UL rating means in plain English. As fireproof safes are designed to protect content from heat and fire knowing the UL rating will help you make a well thought decision. Most safes are often as advertised with a UL rating for a specific amount of time. Also, one thing to remember is that just because a security safe offers protection fire, does not mean that it is completely indestructible, just that it offers a specific level of fire resistance.
So what exactly do all of those UL ratings really mean? UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a non-biased not-for-profit organization that tests and rates the safety of consumer products. If you’re looking for a fireproof, be SURE to examine the UL rating which will tell you more about the specific rating that security safe has earned.
UL Ratings for Fireproof Safes
1/2 hr – UL class 350. Valuables can withstand up to 30 minutes with outside temperature of 1550 degrees.
1 hr – UL class 350. Valuables can withstand up heat to 1 hour with outside temperature of 1700 degrees.
1 hr+ – UL class 350. Valuables can withstand heat for up to 1 hour with an outside temperature of 1700 degrees, plus survive the impact with a drop from 30 feet.
2 hr – UL class 350. Valuables can be protected for up to 2 hours with an outside temperature of 1850 degrees.
2 hr+ – UL class 350. Valuables can be protected for up to 2 hours with outside temperature of 1850 degrees, plus survive a drop test onto rubble from 30 feet
Understanding the various types of UL ratings, can help you decide which type of security safe you should be looking at. Once you’ve identified how much fire or impact protection you need, look for a well known brand like Sentry Safe or Honeywell. Both companies offer fire resistant safes in various sizes for residential or commercial use.
Another thing to note is that many security safes are available with various locking mechanisms including combination locks, digital locks, or the increasing popular biometric locks which open with the simple swipe of a fingerprint. These are very popular and are readily available at places like AvidBiometrics.
Whatever type of fireproof safe you choose, you’ll see that each one has its own advantages in allowing (or preventing access to the safe), and most come with some sort of override key to provide access should a combination be lost.
Making an investment in a fireproof safe can help you protect documents, firearms, jewelry, heirlooms or numerous other valuables that are difficult or impossible to replace. You’re making an investment in the peace of mind that comes with knowing your priceless valuables are protected from theft, smoke, water, and fire damage.
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