Safe at home: what questions to ask?
Ideal for protecting valuable valuables and important documents, the safe, unlike what you might think, is not just for the wealthiest! Nowadays, more and more individuals are installing one at home, especially since their price has become more popular in recent years.
Admittedly, having a safe at home is much more advantageous than renting a safe at the bank: in the long run, you will be a winner because the rental is never free. What's more, your assets will be available to you as soon as you want, and you will not have to waste time going to your bank to access them.
If a safe at home is a good solution, before going to the act of purchase, you must ask the appropriate questions. Among those…
What value to put in it?
Valuable objects , of course, but also those which, in your eyes, possess them, and of which you would not like to separate. This is also where you will be able to store your important and / or legal documents , such as your identity papers (or copies thereof), your diplomas and certifications, or even your family booklet; and store cash if you keep it at home.
In case you steal your computer, it is always useful to make a copy of what is on his hard drive, whether on SD card or USB key . It's in your chest that you can hide these.
Depending on the value you want to put in, you will need to choose the degree of security from class 0 to class 6.
Which volume to choose?
Before acquiring a safe, it is best to list the things you will slip into. This mission accomplished, you will see more clearly, and will know to what size you turn. That said, look a little wider, objects that you had not thought could be added.
You will see that on the market, there are small volumes (5-10 liters) , but also others, much larger. Depending on the model chosen, the capacity can reach 30 liters (for wall safes) , or 50 liters (for chests to ask) .
A model to ask or to embed?
Depending on the degree of security you want, you will have to choose from two options:
- The safe to be installed , which will be fixed, with dowels, on the wall or on the ground, to minimize the risk of extraction. With thick walls, it offers maximum strength.
This being the case, it is clearly the preferred solution if the thickness of your walls is not sufficient . This is also the option to consider if you are a tenant and you can not drill the walls.
This is ideal if you want to protect your property, without major work.
- The built-in safe requires more installation work: your wall must be strong enough. Also, it must not show any trace of moisture, and not be crossed by electrical wires.
Discreet, since only its door is visible , it is considered to be more secure than the model to pose, since it is much more difficult to tear.
Which closure?
You can opt for a key lock , it is the most basic closure. There is also the electronic combination : it's about typing the right code to open it. This is highly secure since this 6-digit password is only known by you, as well as by those with whom you shared it.
Where to install your chest?
It flows naturally, in a discreet place of course! We do not put it in the living room, where all the people who will pass in this room will be able to see it. Remember also that life is not an action movie: we can not imagine hiding it behind a pivoting wall. Thus, among the recommended places, we find the bedroom , dressing room , office , or a closet .
Also avoid telling around a chest is in your home, it could attract greed. Do not talk to your young children either: the little ones can be talkative, it is wise not to mention the existence before them.
What budget to pay?
At least one safe will be expensive, at least its security will be high. So do not make the mistake of rushing to a model that costs less than a hundred euros, because it can open very easily. Moreover, they are rarely resistant to fire and water.
You will see that the price range varies depending on the size of the safe and its degree of security.
Anyway, your purchase decision taken, ask the professional to whom you speak to provide you with a quote. Be aware, and see if the latter also takes into account the transport and installation, and if it provides the after-sales service.
To call a professional?
If you want to buy a safe, turn to a manufacturer or a professional seller . He knows the brands he sells, and can direct you to the model that best fits your needs. In addition, he will be able to ensure an efficient after-sales service. On the other hand, leave the DIY stores and supermarkets, which often offer entry-level models. Optionally, you can also make your order online, but be careful, not all are serious.
Regarding the safe installation, it is recommended to contact the specialist to whom you have turned , so that he can install it correctly.
Article written in collaboration with DC Security Systems
