SentrySafe SFW123FUL offers comprehensive protection for your valuable items to include defense against fire, water and theft.
Compact-looking, yet roomy inside with usable 1.2 cubic feet volume, it allows for not only storing cash, jewelry and documents, but larger items as well, to include handguns, cameras, electronic gadgets and even a small laptop. Sturdy construction, sleek design and modern security features make it well-worth to consider for home or small office use.
Outside appearance is as boring as it should be, as safes should look as discreet as possible. Though it is a one tough-looking small safe, handle has a cheaper plastic look and feel; however, it does not seem to affect overall functionality and durability. Backlit keypad is quite useful, should you decide to hide the safe in a dark, hard to reach space. Batteries are easy to change and are easily accessible from the outside – no need to open the safe.
This fire safe may remind some people of a small fridge once opened. Interior light allows to find items easily, since most people have it in dimmed areas: bolted in the closet, under the table or even in the basement. Removable shelves help to organize the space better, and having a detachable tray truly comes handy for all small things you want to protect: jewelry, coins, watches, USB drives and so forth. Interior door design is truly ergonomic, offering a small key rack and a rather sizeable pocket.
SentrySafe SFW123FUL can be bolted to the floor, a feature most users feel undesirable to entertain for two reasons. First, bolting it to any surface voids the waterproof warranty. Another reason is the weight of the safe – at roughly 100 pounds it could be a challenging task for an average adult to move it around, especially trying to lift it up from the basement or dig it out of the cramped closet.
Security
Rated to sustain an open flame for up to 1 hour, SentrySafe SFW123FUL also claims as being water-resistant for up to 24 hours. Metal frame prevents serious mechanical damage, keeping your belongings safe and secure. All above features compose adequate, all-around protection in case of a heavy fire.
While designed to provide fire protection, SFW123FUL model boasts a range of sought-after security features beyond its’ main purpose. Digital lock allows you to choose your own unique combination. Oversized 1-inch thick bolts provide added theft protection, so does a leveled hinge bar.
Steel construction, besides providing strong impact resistance, adds on nicely to the weight of this safe, making it hard to walk away with. While all above do not seem as a stopper for a talented professional thief, these features will definitely keep your stuff protected from an average-skilled criminal.
Warranty
Manufacturer offers an insurance policy of up to $50,000, should your valuables perish due to faulty construction in a fire, however it requires enrolling in a Fire Protection Guarantee Program, offered by Sentry. Free safe replacement is a truly awesome bargain: should your safe be damaged in fire, Sentry will replace it at no cost to you. The major drawback, as mentioned earlier, is that your waterproof warranty becomes null once you bolt your safe to the floor.
Things to consider
You should definitely consider purchasing SentrySafe SFW123FUL if you possess small-sized valuables that are used on daily basis and are in need of safeguarding. Fire- and waterproof qualities of this model are great, but you may consider a heavier safe if your office or home is located in high-crime area.
An important consideration should be given if you need to safeguard your laptop, as you may only fit one diagonally with shelves and tray removed – this may cause inconvenience if you have other things to put inside. If you plan to store documents you may consider a bigger safe, as thick piles of legal-sized documents won’t fit in this model.
Overall SentrySafe SFW123FUL is a nice bargain, allowing you to store valuable items you use every day handy, yet secure: jewelry, watches, small chunks of cash and many others. It provides adequate and reliable level of protection against fire, fluids and unauthorized access, lasts virtually forever and does not cost much.
