When it comes to buying safes, customers need to beware of products that don't live up to their name—differently rated safes mean different levels of safety for your valuables.
First, a safe designed to offer protection against burglary won't necessarily protect your valuables from fire, and vice versa. To maximize your security, consider getting a safe rated to withstand both.
And speaking of ratings, both insurance companies and Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) offer them, and you should be aware of the differences. Most "big box" stores offer only B- and C-rated safes, which require UL-rated lock hardware, but don't have to undergo any physical testing.
To see how a safe stands up to this kind of testing, look for a UL listing label: A safe labeled a Residential Security Container has resisted entry for five minutes in a UL test using specific tools and methods; a TL-15 safe can resist entry for 15 minutes; a TL-30 for 30 minutes, etc.
Fire protection information should also be on the safe's label, providing information about how long it was tested, at what temperature it was tested and the highest internal temperature measured during the test. Be especially careful about storing items like computer discs and similar media, which may need special humidity protection, too.
If this sounds a little confusing, there's an easy way to make sure you get the right safe for your needs: Call Bill's Mobile Lock (734-421-1230) and talk to one of our friendly, trustworthy professionals. We'll provide the right combination of customer service and locksmith expertise!
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