Cannon H8 Safe Review

Cannon H8 Safe

Cannon Safe is one of the respected lines of safe keeping equipment, and with its runaway success in developing tailored design of home safes; you won’t have any doubt about the capability of the H8 safe.

This is a remarkable product. Although you may have different experiences in handling the truth is you will find it more convenient than most of its equals for all your storage needs.

For now, we will explore some features of this safe so that you can decide whether it’s worth it or not.

Cannon H8 Fire Protection

This safe boasts of an extended UL residential security certification. It has also received ETL classification for fire protection at temperatures averaging 1200 F for 75 minutes. So, you can rest assured that you valuables will be safe against the combined threats of fire and heat.

Locking Mechanism and Security Features

This line of home safes offers the benefit of intelligent security and convenience to match the needs of our changing times. Cannon H8 incorporates a high-security electronic locking mechanism. Its lock is quite easy to use. Once you program the safe and set it up for use, you‘ll have no other concern but enjoy the security it offers. It also has 3 locking bolts for enhanced security.

Weight and Construction

You won’t need a manual/reference, unless you want to familiarize yourself with the procedures of changing the access codes. It also features a 1 inch double-steel material door buffered by one live-locking bolt. The hinges are internal hinges which makes it less prone in a forced entry attempt.

This model is an all steel construction with a 12 gauge steel body which provides reasonable protection for your valuables. This safe features pre-drilled bottom for easy bolting to the floor, and with its size, bolting shouldn’t be a bothersome task.

At 287 lbs, it can be classified as heavy. Perhaps, this is one of its key strengths which effectually make it less vulnerable to thieving. You may also require a helping hand if you want to move it from time to time. Other features include a pre-drilled hole for dehumidifying the safe.

Interior and Spacing

This line of fireproof safes for home offers 4.5 cubic feet of space which is more than enough to hold and secure a number of small to medium sized valuables. If you are interested in organizing the contents of your safe, then you may note that this safe does not offer you access to more detachable shelves.

You will get used to the one fixed shelf which still serves it purpose rightly. This Cannon safe also has a light for quick and easy access in the dark.

Possible Put Off

The upholstery is average and the shelf may not be classy as you would want it to be. Also, the locking mechanism may not hold long enough for 2 years or more as some seem to suggest, but this depends on how you handle the safe when accessing the contents. The bolt shape of the hinges makes it structurally quite weak and so this makes it easy for an experienced burglar to break-in.

Bottom line

Well, this Cannon H8 safe comes with a lifetime warranty, but in the event that your safe is damaged in a fire or during a theft attempt, the warranty is for just 1 year. This is a high end safe which will certainly offer you good value for your money if you are dire need of a dependable safe-keeping device. You can use it consistent either at home or in the office.

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