SentrySafe F2300 Fire-Safe Waterproof Chest with Tubular Key, 33lbs, .36 Cu. Ft., Charcoal
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Product Details

• 0.36 cubic feet
• 360 degree jamb and waterproof seal
• Full-time spring latch seals unit even when it is unlocked
• Carrying grips
• ETL verified waterproof seal and UL classified proven one-hour fire protection

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SentrySafe F2300 Fire-Safe Waterproof Chest with Tubular Key, 33lbs, .36 Cu. Ft., Charcoal

Customer Review: Two Safety Issues & Content Limitations
Summary: 3 Stars

To my disappointment, this safe cannot be used to store photographs, negatives, or anything other than paper, which is the main reason I purchased it. The humidity level of the inside of this safe can get high, thus ruining photographs, negatives, stamps, etc.

Sentry told me that photographs can be stored in this safe if they are first put into an airtight container, such as Tupperware or Rubbermaid "DISHWASHER SAFE" container products ONLY to protect them from the humidity. I do not trust such plastics from melting inside over the papers and photographs if the fire lasts longer or burns hotter than the standard to which the safe was designed. (Sentry says that their media safe will protect photographs.)

Do not put anything plastic or metal in this safe. Take the plastic sleeves off any paper documents before putting them in this safe.

Sentry's Customer Service told me that the inside temperature of this safe can get up to 350 degrees Farenheit during a fire; paper burns at 451 degrees--hence the paper is supposedly protected from burning. Sentry also told me that the inside temperature of their media safe will not exceed 125 degrees Farenheit, thus protecting items that burn or melt at a lower temperature.

I gave it only three stars because of the safety issues and lack of information regarding what products it protects and doesn't protect. It may deserve five stars for actual performace during a fire providing that you only put into the safe paper products and nothing else.

The Sentry web site and Amazon web sites do not provide sufficient information to determine which safe to buy.

I believe that the Brinks products may have similar limitations.

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