What safe for security

[BipolarStacker]

Hi TSF what safe are we all using I’m looking at industrial because all I can see otherwise is small ones from Argos 🤯 

 

can anyone drop me a link where to get a decent one 

 

TIA

 

[AaaGee]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166731428674?itmmeta=01HWDVBK8Y3HVXR86DB9ZP88G0&hash=item26d1f7b342:g:JkYAAOSwJvZmKiG3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDwzf2Hpf189IzDzAs%2BbtBOVXApiMpWr5fE29jUBPGIhIr8vqi8b7wN2TybnB8SYPiFB7tL8QsIDsTtYfod6wk0xCnhjHAQzKx65%2FHv2tcUT59rDvOO4gr1EC1%2BSOtzHd7be2txaj0CIFPnwMyZLGBWqKwY51wcUS4PPpX1Y4e1gr8eOnv%2BDOZmsIocl7w5FxUSY1kL7%2F3T2Ziyafht3gTgBrB9KNMkZXPClDyBFz9TL9F%2FV3ldj98dzZXzWvOgEOg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5S1rrvjYw

[AaaGee]

You could put a decent size hammer through the front door of your average house safe lol

[Esjayc]

Everything is stored off site. However, for household docs, passport, and when PM arrives (before going off site), I use a Phoenix Titan FS1283K. 

Why I chose it - I prefer a key, to a code / combi / electronic lock. It's 60 minute fire proof (docs, electricals such as flash drives, hard drives), comes with shelving inside (can hold 3 shelves, plus comes with a drawer at the top). It's also drop proof. Insurance companies recognise it. Can bolt it to the floor (bolts supplied with it... it's heavy AF anyway!).

I thought the price was good compared to other similar ones. Once I found the model number, I shopped around for price/delivery just by googling it. They do smaller ones too. Mine is the largest in that particular range, I believe.

Depends what you want it for etc.

Ensure any safe you order turns up in discreet packaging. Don't want the neighbours to know what's coming on the pallet...!

Even better - get it delivered somewhere else first, then bring it home yourself. Courier won't know where it's headed to either that way.

😜

 

 

Edited April 26 by Esjayc
Edit for spelling

[Esjayc]

1 minute ago, Esjayc said:

Everything is stored off site. However, for household docs, passport, and when PM arrives (before going off site), I use a Phoenix Titan FS1283K. 

Why I chose it - I prefer a key, to a code / combi / electronic lock. It's 60 minute fire proof (docs, electricals such as flash drives, hard drives), comes with shelving inside (can hold 3 shelves, plus comes with a drawer at the top). It's also drop proof. Insurance companies recognise it. Can bolt it to the floor (bolts supplied with it... it's heavy AF anyway!).

I thought the price was good compared to other similar ones. Once I found the model number, I shopped around for price/delivery just by googling it. They do smaller ones too. Mine is the largest in that particular range, I believe.

Depends what you want it for etc.

Ensure any safe you order turns up in discreet packaging. Don't want the neighbours to know what's coming on the pallet...!

Even better - get it delivered somewhere else first, then bring it home yourself. Courier won't know where it's headed to either that way.

😜

 

 

They also do code versions of it, if you don't want a key.

[BipolarStacker]

Thanks guys buying the phoenix now 

 

[bobski]

33 minutes ago, Esjayc said:

Everything is stored off site. However, for household docs, passport, and when PM arrives (before going off site), I use a Phoenix Titan FS1283K. 

Why I chose it - I prefer a key, to a code / combi / electronic lock. It's 60 minute fire proof (docs, electricals such as flash drives, hard drives), comes with shelving inside (can hold 3 shelves, plus comes with a drawer at the top). It's also drop proof. Insurance companies recognise it. Can bolt it to the floor (bolts supplied with it... it's heavy AF anyway!).

I thought the price was good compared to other similar ones. Once I found the model number, I shopped around for price/delivery just by googling it. They do smaller ones too. Mine is the largest in that particular range, I believe.

Depends what you want it for etc.

Ensure any safe you order turns up in discreet packaging. Don't want the neighbours to know what's coming on the pallet...!

Even better - get it delivered somewhere else first, then bring it home yourself. Courier won't know where it's headed to either that way.

😜

 

 

How heavy is it. Did you manage to manoeuvre it into your house and into place yourself?

[Esjayc]

Just now, bobski said:

How heavy is it. Did you manage to manoeuvre it into your house and into place yourself?

It was over 50kg, plus the pallet it came on. With some swearing and persuasion, I did get it in. I'd recommend a two-man lift and a dolly on wheels.

However, the smaller ones will be more manageable.

Largest (my one): https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1283k.html

Medium: https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1282k.html

Small: https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1281k.html

(didn't buy it from those folks - it was some time ago and can't remember the supplier).

If you trust people in your house, installing a safe, these companies can offer that at additional fee (usually a couple of hundred quid from memory).

I didn't want anyone knowing I was buying a safe for home / courier knowing it was going to my home / anyone coming to my home to install it... so I got it delivered to a different site (a work compound), borrowed a truck, and got it home. I was happy having a ground floor installation (bolted into concrete foundation). 

The smaller ones shouldn't be too troublesome if you're happy lifting things around 30KG.

[AaaGee]

40 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166731428674?itmmeta=01HWDVBK8Y3HVXR86DB9ZP88G0&hash=item26d1f7b342:g:JkYAAOSwJvZmKiG3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDwzf2Hpf189IzDzAs%2BbtBOVXApiMpWr5fE29jUBPGIhIr8vqi8b7wN2TybnB8SYPiFB7tL8QsIDsTtYfod6wk0xCnhjHAQzKx65%2FHv2tcUT59rDvOO4gr1EC1%2BSOtzHd7be2txaj0CIFPnwMyZLGBWqKwY51wcUS4PPpX1Y4e1gr8eOnv%2BDOZmsIocl7w5FxUSY1kL7%2F3T2Ziyafht3gTgBrB9KNMkZXPClDyBFz9TL9F%2FV3ldj98dzZXzWvOgEOg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5S1rrvjYw

Id strongly reccomend one of these in one form or another. 2.5 to 3 inch concrete filled top back sides and floor. Inch plus secure bars in the door. No one will be carrying it out.

[BipolarStacker]

7 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

Id strongly reccomend one of these in one form or another. 2.5 to 3 inch concrete filled top back sides and floor. Inch plus secure bars in the door. No one will be carrying it out.

That’s 2 hours from me wish it was closer 

[AaaGee]

2 minutes ago, BipolarStacker said:

That’s 2 hours from me wish it was closer 

It was just the 1st one i came across on ebay.  Just search vintage safe.

 

[BipolarStacker]

1 minute ago, AaaGee said:

It was just the 1st one i came across on ebay.  Just search vintage safe.

 

🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[AaaGee]

Ive heard to move them you need to slide them across the floor on an upturned doormat. With the rubber side up facing the safe and the fluffy side down to help it slide across the floor. Also heard you get arm and backache for a few days after moving into position.

[BipolarStacker]

6 minutes ago, AaaGee said:

Ive heard to move them you need to slide them across the floor on an upturned doormat. With the rubber side up facing the safe and the fluffy side down to help it slide across the floor. Also heard you get arm and backache for a few days after moving into position.

No problem for me mate this is me at work moving the Wacker the safe won’t be as heavy as this surely 

[AaaGee]

Im 8 stone wet through lol

[BipolarStacker]

[AaaGee]

Is that you?

[BipolarStacker]

Ye that’s me 😂

[BipolarStacker]

Made it viral 😂

Edited April 26 by BipolarStacker
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[Petra]

1 hour ago, AaaGee said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166731428674?itmmeta=01HWDVBK8Y3HVXR86DB9ZP88G0&hash=item26d1f7b342:g:JkYAAOSwJvZmKiG3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDwzf2Hpf189IzDzAs%2BbtBOVXApiMpWr5fE29jUBPGIhIr8vqi8b7wN2TybnB8SYPiFB7tL8QsIDsTtYfod6wk0xCnhjHAQzKx65%2FHv2tcUT59rDvOO4gr1EC1%2BSOtzHd7be2txaj0CIFPnwMyZLGBWqKwY51wcUS4PPpX1Y4e1gr8eOnv%2BDOZmsIocl7w5FxUSY1kL7%2F3T2Ziyafht3gTgBrB9KNMkZXPClDyBFz9TL9F%2FV3ldj98dzZXzWvOgEOg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5S1rrvjYw

It’s a nightmare opening safes with that opening method. 🤔😮 bet one of the old ones with a key🤔👀

[bobski]

4 hours ago, Esjayc said:

It was over 50kg, plus the pallet it came on. With some swearing and persuasion, I did get it in. I'd recommend a two-man lift and a dolly on wheels.

However, the smaller ones will be more manageable.

Largest (my one): https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1283k.html

Medium: https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1282k.html

Small: https://www.safe.co.uk/products/phoenix-titan-1281k.html

(didn't buy it from those folks - it was some time ago and can't remember the supplier).

If you trust people in your house, installing a safe, these companies can offer that at additional fee (usually a couple of hundred quid from memory).

I didn't want anyone knowing I was buying a safe for home / courier knowing it was going to my home / anyone coming to my home to install it... so I got it delivered to a different site (a work compound), borrowed a truck, and got it home. I was happy having a ground floor installation (bolted into concrete foundation). 

The smaller ones shouldn't be too troublesome if you're happy lifting things around 30KG.

I need one a bit bigger than that. My 'Grande' binders would be a bit of a squeeze as they are 30cm wide (or deep in this scenario). need to fit 3 grande binders and 3 or 4 monster boxes ideally (minimum)

 

I've got a proper warehouse sack truck with inflatable tyres. I've moved an 85kg pellet smoker with it. I'm confident with up to 100kg as long as it's not an awkward size (and will fit through a normal door)

Edited April 26 by bobski

[bobski]

5 hours ago, AaaGee said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166731428674?itmmeta=01HWDVBK8Y3HVXR86DB9ZP88G0&hash=item26d1f7b342:g:JkYAAOSwJvZmKiG3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwDwzf2Hpf189IzDzAs%2BbtBOVXApiMpWr5fE29jUBPGIhIr8vqi8b7wN2TybnB8SYPiFB7tL8QsIDsTtYfod6wk0xCnhjHAQzKx65%2FHv2tcUT59rDvOO4gr1EC1%2BSOtzHd7be2txaj0CIFPnwMyZLGBWqKwY51wcUS4PPpX1Y4e1gr8eOnv%2BDOZmsIocl7w5FxUSY1kL7%2F3T2Ziyafht3gTgBrB9KNMkZXPClDyBFz9TL9F%2FV3ldj98dzZXzWvOgEOg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5S1rrvjYw

That's literally located in my home town!

[Oldun]

 

[Roy]

When I were a lad, I could carry a hundredweight of coal on my back. Often did as a summer job.

Now, in my sixties, I still hump a 25kg bag of rice from the shop to the car on my shoulder.

Frankie is a beast, for sure, but you should be able to lift your bodyweight?

As a scout, we trained for this and could carry our mates 'fireman style'.

[bobski]

1 hour ago, Roy said:

When I were a lad, I could carry a hundredweight of coal on my back. Often did as a summer job.

Now, in my sixties, I still hump a 25kg bag of rice from the shop to the car on my shoulder.

Frankie is a beast, for sure, but you should be able to lift your bodyweight?

As a scout, we trained for this and could carry our mates 'fireman style'.

My party trick as a teenager was to carry a friend on my back whilst riding a bike stood up