First Alert 2072F Anti-Theft Safe with Digital Lock, 1.00 Cubic Foot, Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert 2072F Anti-Theft Safe with Digital Lock, 1.00 Cubic Foot, Gray
Customer Review: What we wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
This safe is what we were looking for. It's the right size for us and has a shelf for a price I was willing to pay for an anti-theft safe. It is not a fire safe.
Arrived safely with no damage. Keys were where they should be and we had absolutely no trouble getting it open, installing the batteries for the keypad or setting a digital combination.
There is a master key that you can use to open the safe if you forget your key-code or if the keypad batteries die. So, it is very important that you put this master key in a place that is secure that you will remember. (Not in the safe! ha!)
It also comes with 2 'regular' keys, one of which is to be used in conjunction with the key-code to open the safe.
After setting the key-code the first time, thereafter to open the safe, you must enter the key-code, make sure the key-code is accepted (beep!) and use a 'regular' key to physically turn the bolts within a time limit.
There are 4 holes on the back (and I can't remember now, but I think there are ones on the bottom) to allow you to bolt it to a wall or the floor.
It is small enough that having it door-forward on the floor makes it tricky to get your head low enough to see what's inside. I plan to bolt it to a wall once I find a good spot in our house, mainly to get it off the ground so I can see into it.
There is a tiny light on the edge of the door that you can turn on when the door is open to shine into the safe. Might be useful in a totally dark room, but I haven't used it.
All-in-all, we've been happy with it. Have had it since 3/2007.
Manufacturer web site it http://www.honeywellsafes.com aka SISCOproducts.
Customer Review: Abysmal quality, not worth the money.
Summary: 1 Stars
The key got stuck in the lock the very first time I tried to use it. The safe could not be locked and the key could not be removed or turned more than about a quarter of a turn. In the course of trying to remove the key, I eventually tore the head of the key clean off, leaving the broken half of the key in the lock cylinder and rendering my brand new safe unusable.
By removing 4 little screws from the inside I was easily able to remove the back cover and extract the entire lock cylinder and take it into a locksmith. The lock cylinder itself is so cheap and flimsy, the locksmith initially asked me if it came from a filing cabinet! I have no idea yet if they will be able to extract the key or if this will be seventy five dollars down the drain. Even if they do extract the key, I think the cylinder itself is probably defective and I don't really want it anyway. I can't wait to try and order a new one from Honeywell customer service...
Finally, if you just look at the keys themselves you will see that they are embarrassingly simple, having only a single tooth for the two normal keys or a double tooth pattern in the case of the master key. The entire key and lock system is clearly an afterthought which provides no additional security and should have been replaced with a lever which only turns after you have input the code. Please do yourself a favor: save time and money and go buy something else.
Customer Review: Great price/performance for a non-fireproof safe
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fantastic value for the money -- as long as you're looking for a non-fire rate safe.
After many episodes of watching "It takes a Thief" on television (which makes me now a high-trained security specialist [not]), I realize that most burglars are looking for a quick in-and-out. Most of the time, the thief is out within 15 minutes. I have a house burglar alarm and doubt that the Company would arrive within 15 minutes, so it makes sense that a thief would want to get in and out quickly.
This safe will definitely slow someone down, especially when bolted down. The steel isn't particular thick but it would still take several minutes with a sledgehammer (if the thief brought one) or with a blow-torch to open it -- and it's unlikely that they'll take the time. They'd rather walk-off with the safe itself, so bolt it down well and hide your crowbars in your basement.
This safe is large enough to store all my valuables such as my passports, etc. and even some of my cameras. It's convenient enough that I actually use it -- unlike other combination lock safes that I've had. And the master key means that even if I forget the combo or lose the regular key, I can still open it. The master key is kept in a safe place off-site.
So, buy this, bolt it down as firmly as you can, and enjoy!
Customer Review: Tremendous value
Summary: 5 Stars
What I like best about this safe is the flexibility of the locking system. In its most secure form it requires both entering a code on the keypad to release the lock and the use of a key to open the door. Used in this manner you have something I like to call two factor authentication. I base my two factor authentication scheme on something you know (the code) and something you have (the key). If someone watches over your shoulder and learns the code it will be useless w/o the key. If someone picks your pocket and gets the key it will be useless without the code. (if those two people ever hook up then you're in trouble)
But let's say you don't want to be bothered with the key or the additional security it provides. All you have to do is leave it in the lock. Now the safe works just like the ones in hotel rooms; you enter the code and turn the knob (which in this case looks just like a key) and you're in.
Aside from that, the thing is reasonably well constructed. You can bolt it down or just load it with heavy stuff. You also get a special key that will open the door without the code. It's for when the battery on the keypad dies. Best to put that special key someplace safe (but not in it). There's even a little light on the inside of the door that's almost useful!
For $75 it can't be beat.
Customer Review: safe works great, only a few flaws
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this safe to go with another safe that i had purchased. This safe is strong and works well. It has plenty of room to store small range items. it is exceptionable in california as a gun safe, which you need in order to purchase one. The beeping noise that can be heard when you press one of the key pad buttons is loud and annoying. Im not sure if there is a way to turn it to silent. havent figured that out yet. Also the use of a key rather then a handle to open the safe is a horrible idea. there is no handle on the safe at all so you are forced to hold on to the key to open it. you are given 3 keys, two do not open it except when the correct number is inputted into the keypad, the third is used to override the keypad, incase you forget you password or the batteries die. it does not drain batteries very fast which is a plus. i use the safe quite frequently and have not had to replace the batteries yet, and ive had it for a year. my last complaint with the safe is that it comes with mounting bolts to attach it to a shelf or desk. i wanted it for a closet, so i was forced to go buy the right mounting bolts. over all a good safe for the price.