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| Thread ID: 71418 | 2006-08-05 09:15:00 | fireproof/waterproof safe - suggestions? | chatoyer (2090) | PC World Chat |
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| 476249 | 2006-08-05 09:15:00 | I want a fireproof/waterproof safe, into which I would put an external HDD, some documents, some valuables, software CDs, and our passports. Any ideas/suggestions? What are they worth? Sorry for the *slightly* off topic post! - chatoyer |
chatoyer (2090) | ||
| 476250 | 2006-08-05 11:30:00 | Wow, heavy shirt. You'd be really better off at some security site than here, AFAIK. I don't don't have any tips on that and seems like not a lot of others do either. Tch. Difficult thing, security. Never know who's asking or who's demanding. |
mark c (247) | ||
| 476251 | 2006-08-05 11:40:00 | I want a fireproof/waterproof safe, into which I would put an external HDD, some documents, some valuables, software CDs, and our passports. Any ideas/suggestions? What are they worth? Sorry for the *slightly* off topic post! - chatoyer how much do you want to spend?? |
robsonde (120) | ||
| 476252 | 2006-08-05 12:35:00 | Safes are usually rated either for fire or strength ie a small safe that you get for a home is usually more fire proof than safe :) If you want one of the 'cheapy' home ones things to look out for: Fire rating- how long documents etc should be protected in a fire (I have a feeling that a removable drive wouldn't last the heat as long as paper documents anyway) Note they are STEEL, so they are more fire proof than heat proof. Lock system- an old fashioned combo dial and lock are generally thought of as better than the push button number pads. Moveability- just because the safe weighs a ton when you carry it doesn't mean that a burglar and his mates couldn't get it out the door in a flash. Fittings to bolt it down (from the inside) are best... even better if you can bolt it into concrete. Like any security make it as hard as possible to delay the burglar... if they have enough time and determination nothing will stop them. The small home safes I think start from around $200, I think I've even seen them at the Warehouse :) More expensive 'semi-pro' safes are usually 'rated' for fire etc and range vastly in price... probably $2,000 plus carriage/installation would be the minimum. Locksmiths like Chubb sell a wide range and sometimes have the small-mid size business ones second hand. HTH |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 476253 | 2006-08-05 12:41:00 | What is it you want to secure? Like what's so hot you need such security for and how slack are your secuirity requirements that you come to an "open" site like this! I am really keen to know...............m :D |
mark c (247) | ||
| 476254 | 2006-08-05 13:10:00 | Absolutely nothing ingenious but simply the obvious.......... http://www.chubb.co.nz/ and hope it helps.........m |
mark c (247) | ||
| 476255 | 2006-08-05 21:07:00 | Thanks, Shortcircuit - that gives me an idea of pricing. Price not really an issue, but $2K might be a bit overkill. Good idea re: second-hand office safes. Will investigate. Mark C - see OP for needs and what is so 'hot' about my security requirements. :) Unless I am misreading your post? |
chatoyer (2090) | ||
| 476256 | 2006-08-06 00:15:00 | The small home safes I think start from around $200, I think I've even seen them at the Warehouse :) More expensive 'semi-pro' safes are usually 'rated' for fire etc and range vastly in price... probably $2,000 plus carriage/installation would be the minimum. HTH or you could go all the way and get a ex-ATM safe on trademe for about $250. three way combo locks and 400KG |
robsonde (120) | ||
| 476257 | 2006-08-06 21:06:00 | Normal small safe or even cash box sealed in a heavy plastic bag in the bottom of the freezer survives most catastrophes. :thumbs: External HHD might be a problem, no idea how they would react to cold. A bank deposit box is another option if you don't mind giving the banks even more of your hard earned cash. :annoyed: |
Sue (33) | ||
| 476258 | 2006-08-08 02:34:00 | Most "safes" are not for protection of valuables. The major application is protection of essential documents (and these days, computer data) from fire. The minimum is about a "2 hour" rating. For this you need insulation, and thermal mass. I doubt if one you can carry would give very much protection. :D I'd be inclined to look for an "in-floor" one. That uses the concrete slab as the thermal mass. |
Graham L (2) | ||
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