which sentry safe is good for keeping money? The Sentry .05 cubic feet compact or the Sentry .08 Electronic Compact Safe
Four answers:
Mia
2012-09-03 18:07:41 UTC
Sentry .08 Electronic Compact Safe is a better option in my views.
Sean Roberts
2012-09-03 19:58:11 UTC
Both of those safes are designated UL-1 hour fire protection safes. They are NOT designed to prevent a burglar from breaking into them and stealing your money. A burglar can break into them in 10 minutes with a screwdriver. I know this because I had a sentry safe, and it had a problem with the lock. I had to break it open. it took 10 minutes with a screwdriver. The electronic compact safe simply means that the lock is electronic.
If you're looking for a burglar resistant safe (the actual term is "tool resistant"), then you can expect to spend at least $500. Google "tool resistant safe". Once you buy the safe, you need to bolt it to the floor of your house.
Nazgul
2012-09-03 18:09:55 UTC
Errr? Some of the sentry safes do not have hinges, I know because I bought one and you can pull the stupid thing apart, look closely at the design, I recommend a safe that can not be carried off or securing it to the floor, sorry if this didn't help.
exactduke
2012-09-03 20:58:06 UTC
Home safe's mostly keep honest people honest.
A pro would have no problem with either of these.
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