American Security Products Electronic Security Safes (OD 9x3/4 x 14 1/8 X 9 3/4, 22-Pounds)

!9# American Security Products Electronic Security Safes (OD 9x3/4 x 14 1/8 X 9 3/4, 22-Pounds)

Brand : American Security Products | Rate : | Price : $98.00
Post Date : Nov 26, 2011 13:52:33 | Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.

The new EST 1014 provides 1032 CU. IN of storage space and weighs 22 lbs. It comes with the new DL 500 LCD touch screen electronic lock for secure yet fast and easy access. It also comes with one removable shelf.

• pry resistant recessed door with internal hinges for anti- theft protection. Also comes with one removable shelf
• heavy 14 gauge solid steel construction with dual live bolts made of heavy gauge steel
• DL 5000 LCD Touch Screen Lock that accepts 2 user codes and emergency key override system
• can be bolted to the floor or wall
• mounting feet and anchor hardware standard

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Why Buying a Wall Safe Isn't Such a Crazy Idea

!9# Why Buying a Wall Safe Isn't Such a Crazy Idea

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Wall Safes vs. Vault or Stand-Alone Models

When you begin to look at the options, you will notice that wall or in-ground safes aren't the only safes on the market. There are the stand-alone, the standard vault-types, that still dominate the market. The problem that most don't realize is that thieves come prepared. They have mini explosives, drills, welding tools...you name it. All that to say, having a safe as big as your refrigerator in your garage or basement might not be as safe a place as a concealed wall safe.

Hidden safes offer the added security of obscurity and being cloaked as part of the house. If the thief can't find the safe to begin with, all the better for you and your possessions. You can install your safe under an appliance or your carpet, even if you have a concrete foundation this can be done with your in-floor models. If you have mirrors, or paneling of some sort, then you can have a carpenter install your safe in such a way as it's indistinguishable from the rest of the wall.

One other great benefit of wall safes and in-ground safes: they utilize the dead space that you aren't using anyway. There is no need to worry about where to put the safe versus the vault-type of safes, which are usually behemoths that are difficult to conceal. You can utilize dead closet space, behind your clothes, to conceal a wall safe. Just be sure your safe is big enough to suit your needs, or invest in more than one and get several in-ground safes or wall safes, or any combination thereof.

Increased Protection With Upgrades

Having wall safes or in-floor safes Some options of locking mechanism include the biometric locks, so that even if the thief did find your safe, he or she would not be able to pick the lock as easily as a combination or key lock. You will also be able to opt for other upgrades besides biometric locks, such as having a higher fire rating from the UL listing (necessary for sensitive materials such as electronic media), an explosion rating and a higher fall rating, as well as the safe being water proof. You may not think you need the "heavy artillery" type of protection, but most of these situations are possible given a common house fire. For instance, when a fire occurs, either the home's fire suppression system (sprinklers) will come on, or the firemen will douse the place with water; hence: you will need a water proof safe.

There are also a number of anti-theft qualities that are both inherent in wall safes and in-ground safes, in that these are usually installed in such a way as to bond with the home's structure, but you can opt for upgraded gauges of steel, hardened pins that are released during the attempted burglary, etc. Of course, these options will cost more, but you'll rest easier knowing your belongings are protected in the worst-case scenario. When you consider the cost of the valuables kept under the protection of these safes to begin with, you have to buy the upgrades that will ensure their safe-keeping.

Different Brands of Wall Safes, a Brief Introduction

When you choose your wall, or any, safe - be sure the manufacturer has a vetted reputation. There are many manufacturers to choose from. Be sure to ask for the features that interest you most, as many safes can come with interchangeable features, such as biometric locks or electronic keypads, for instance.

One of the finest, most trusted brands on the market is AMSEC®. AMSEC® makes all manner of in-floor safes, wall and free standing safes, to name a few products. They have the WS1814 (WS=wall safe), which is designed to be resistant to prying, and is made of solid steel. Not only that, but this safe is equipped with an electronic sensor, which may be used in a home security system that is hooked to an off-site alarm company.

Another company is Honeywell®, and they offer a full line of safes, including a large in-wall unit. It is the Honeywell® 2584D, which is big enough for electronic devices such as laptops as well as other items. A great model if you're concerned about the space in your typical wall unit. If you so choose, this unit may also be installed as an in-floor safe, and it is fireproof.

Homak® is a brand-name that excels in the home security market, and they excel at disguising their safes. Arguably, they excel in concealment, but don't rank as high in the armor department. They offer, amongst other models, the WS00017001. If found, this safe may be broken into easier than other models on the market. It's a great deterrent for keeping things from the kids, but not the best choice for fire or tamper resistance.

Compare them against a maker like Gardall®, who makes heavy-duty safes designed to last. Some of their models have doors measuring a quarter-inch thick, with the walls of the unit 3/16" thick.

Another fantastic model on the market is the InvisVault™ by SecureLogic®, and they make some high-priced, but highly secure safes. This model is stored behind a painting, and the vault is accessed via remote control.

There are many more models and makers of quality in-ground safes and wall safes, just be sure your safe is under-written by the Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) for fire rating, and comes with tamper-resistant and fire-resistant features. It is also a great idea to check to make sure the safe is designed to guard the contents you plan on putting in it, as electronic media requires one level of protection, and paper products quite another level. Not all safes are created equal, but sticking with the known manufacturers will go far in ensuring you're buying a quality product.

Why Buying a Wall Safe Isn't Such a Crazy Idea

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A Safe History of Locks

!9# A Safe History of Locks

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Though the actual history of safes may not be very long, the main component and perhaps one of the most important parts of a safe has been, and that is the lock. It is hard to say when locks were first invented because there is not always a written history, and because of the materials used when locks were made, there are not very many still around today. However, there is evidence that many different civilizations developed locks independently of each other, among them being the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and Romans. But one neat thing about old locks, is that they are the building blocks upon which today's technology has been built. The locks have evolved, but many of the principles are the same on a modern day safe.

The oldest known lock is credited to the ancient Egyptians and is about 4000 years old. It was discovered in Persia in 1842. This first lock uses the same pin tumbler system that is still used on many safe models today. The Egyptian lock had a wood crossbeam that was partially hollowed out, and a vertical beam with metal tumblers that locked the two pieces together. It was unlocked using a large wooden spoon shaped key that was about 14" - 24" long with pegs sticking out of one end. There was actually a hole in the door which you had to stick your arm through with the key to access the tumblers. If the key was inserted correctly, the pegs on the key would line up with the tumblers allowing you to move the crossbeam and open the door. These locks were used on full size doors to protect strong rooms which were used for storing valuables, food or whatever needed safe guarding. So the same basic reasons you may have a safe today, just on a much larger scale.

We know that the Greeks had early locks because of a description by Homer in "The Odysseus" from around 800 B.C. It refers to someone getting a brass key to open a store room, it describes the the lock as follows: "She loosed the strap from the handle of the door, put in the key, and drove it straight home to shoot back the bolts that held the doors." Doors is plural because most Greek doors were two doors that opened from the center. These doors were typically tied together with a rope using intricate knots, and then the door was bolted from the inside. This type of lock was not very secure because after removing the rope, a few attempts with a couple of different key designs often opened the door.

The Romans started with a similar design but improved it by using an iron case around the bolt work, making the bolt spring loaded and the use of wards. A ward lock uses a set of obstructions that stopped the lock from opening without the correct key, which would have corresponding notches to slide past the obstructions - this concept is still used today for many household doors. If you look at a skeleton key, you can tell from the notches the size and number of obstructions inside the lock. The Chinese are also credited with inventing the ward lock, so it is one of those types of things with dual development in two different parts of the world. The ward lock also lent itself well to the first portable safe, often called strong boxes in mediaeval Europe.

Other than more complicated ward locks, there was not a huge development in security until the eighteenth century in England when incentives were offered to anyone who could develop an unpickable lock. We have seen huge improvement in locks, security and the development of the modern safe since then, but even these improvements were founded upon the same basic principles as used in ancient times.

A Safe History of Locks

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Real Life Examples of the Toughness of Liberty Safes

!9# Real Life Examples of the Toughness of Liberty Safes

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Liberty safes are just one brand of many great safes on the market to protect your guns, valuables, collectibles, important documents, family heirlooms or whatever you might have that you want to protect from fire or theft. But one thing that Liberty offers to make them stand a part from the rest is their Lifetime Warranty. Liberty protects against both fire or attempted break-in. A few of the highlighted points of their warranty include:
Guaranteed for Life Free Safe Replacement Free Delivery (of replacement) Transferable Warranty

There are some great stories about Liberty safes that have survived fires and natural disasters. No one expects these types of things to happen to them, but it does happen and those who get through with the most hope are those who are prepared.

One tragic incident in recent history were the wild fires of 2007 in Southern California. The winds were blowing with gusts up to 80 mile per hour and the fire reached temperatures up to 2000EsF. The fire was so bad that fire fighters described it as a "horizontal blow torch". Many people, including Kim Crossler, faced mandatory evacuation. Kim and his wife placed many personal items in their Liberty safe before fleeing the area. After the fire burned its course and they were allowed to return, they found nothing left of their home except their charred safe. They contacted Liberty about opening the safe. Once opened, they were happy to discover that all of the contents inside the safe was intact, the only indication of the fire and extreme heat was the curling on the corners of a few family photos. The Crosslers were much more fortunate than most people, they had items that survived the devastation, items protected in their safe. Other people had safes, but not all made it through such extreme wild fires, but the Liberty safes did.

Not only are Liberty safes built to withstand extreme fires and attempted break-ins, but Shane Woodson's Liberty withstood an F4 tornado in Jackson, Tennessee in February 2005. Tornado's are rated on the Fujita scale from F0 to F5, with F5 being the worst type, total destruction, tornado. Only about 1% of all tornado's earn a rating of F4. This magnitude of a tornado has winds ranging from 207 - 260 mph, and has a damage path ranging from 400 - 900 meters across. This type of tornado is devastating, even well constructed houses are leveled and weak structures are blown away, cars are thrown and large missiles generated. Shane's Liberty safe was picked up and thrown 200 feet and was still connected to part of the floor when he found it. The safe was beat up a bit, but everything inside survived.

One key feature in all Liberty safes is that they have fully penetrated wells in both the body and the one piece composite doors. Experience has shown that this type of construction gives a strong and rigid safe door and body which is key to maintaining a safes structure during a fire, break in or even an F4 tornado. As Shane Woodson said, "You guys make one tough safe."

Like the fire, many people experienced total loss and devastation, but for at least one Liberty safe owner, important items were preserved giving him a strong basis for starting over. All safes offer a degree of protection, but Liberty safes have proven in real life situations to withstand extreme circumstances. And not only were their items preserved, but under warranty, they did not have to purchase a new safe! These are just a few of the stories of real people who were glad they had the protection of a great home safe.

Real Life Examples of the Toughness of Liberty Safes

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