First Alert 2017F Fire and Water Chest, 0.19 Cubic Foot, Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert 2017F Fire and Water Chest, 0.19 Cubic Foot, Gray
Customer Review: MOLD everywhere
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a terrible product. Despite putting a dessicant in with my passport and other documents, when I opened the box a few months later they were all COVERED with mold. I live in a dry climate and the box was stored in a dry area (not a damp basement), so how the mold formed is beyond me. But it happened, and it looks like it happened to many other people.
Additionally, the locking mechanism is plastic, giving it a very short lifespan in a fire.
Considering how much mold was on the inside of this box, I laugh thinking how it would hold up in a flood.
I encourage you to spend your money on a better product; this one is too much of a risk.
Customer Review: Word to the wise: moldy documents!
Summary: 2 Stars
The inside of this box was damp on arrival, though I purchased it new. After letting it air out for a week before using it, I put my important documents in it. When I needed them again, after several months, they were all covered in brown mold! The mold stained several of my important pieces of paper, including my passport and birth certificate.
Also, the locking unit may be made of plastic, which would not hold up in a fire of course. It could be, though, just the facade of the lock that is plastic. I can't say for sure, but keep it in mind.
The mold/dampness issue alone warrants my low rating.
Customer Review: OUTSTANDING PRODUCT
Summary: 5 Stars
I BOUGHT THIS TO REPLACE AN OLD SENTRY PRODUCT THAT WASN'T WATERPROOF, AND IT WAS A GREAT DECISION. THE HONEYWELL IS LARGER AND THE SEAL CLOSES WITHOUT STRUGGLING. I MENTION THAT BECAUSE I WENT INTO STAPLES TO VIEW THE SIMILIAR SENTRY FIREPROOF/WATERPROOF SAFE, AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND THERE WAS NO HANDLE, WHICH IS REALLY STUPID. THE HONEYWELL OUTSHINES THE SENTRY PRODUCT BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, AND 8 1/2 X 11 DOCUMENTS FIT PERFECTLY. YOU WON'T BE SORRY. I LIVE IN NYC AND IT WAS DELIVERED 2 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE. $34.99 AND FREE SHIPPING IS LIKE STEALING SOMETHING FROM AMAZON.COM.Customer Review: Heavy but will it stay closed in a fire?
Summary: 3 Stars
Received this safe today and it is heavy. I bought this safe to keep my valuables safe in event of a fire and water. I didn't buy it to keep them safe from thieves or the hands of intruders. But on close inspection, I've noticed that the latch to close it is plastic. So it made me think, will in stay shut in an event of a fire? Let's hope it doesn't get put to the test. Overall I'm keeping it (too damn heavy to return). Enough room in there to keep your valuables and 11x8 documents. I guess if you purchase safe it'll be put to test only once, let's hope it holds up as stated.Customer Review: Fire/water-proof chest
Summary: 3 Stars
My rating is based on the fact that only a fire can test it's mettle.
Having a molded plastic shell leaves conjecture of heat proof conditions.
Waterproof ability without heat looks very good. The lock will only keep honest people honest. Construction is both solid and heavy. Size holds typing paper sheets unfolded with ease. I am pleased with the product, and hope not to have a fire which could produce 5 star resulting test result. Rating: untested 3 to ???