It is difficult to ensure reliable protection of valuable things at home. This is because ordinary drawers or separate shelves in a table or closet are not reliable obstacles for criminals. In addition, there are always risks of unforeseen situations. In particular, floods or fires.
Inquisitive children can also cause damage. When homeowners think about all these situations, they have an increasing desire for a fire safe or another type of such structure. This is not surprising, because they provide the highest possible level of protection. To choose such a model for your home, you should consider several important criteria.
Fire Resistance Level
Home safes, which are made of special fire-resistant materials, have a slightly higher price. However, it is fully justified by their functionality. The models on sale (except for the gun locker, which some owners also classify as safes) can withstand exposure to fire for 30 to 120 minutes.
This means that during this time the valuables in the safe are not exposed to high temperatures. Thanks to this, the chances of their preservation during a fire increase significantly. If the structures manage to be picked up within the specified period, all valuables will remain intact.
This is important for all kinds of valuables, including documents. Papers are things that change faster than others under the influence of fire. At the same time, it is impossible to restore some of them, or it costs a considerable amount of money.
Type of Locks
Another criterion that should be considered when choosing a home safe is the technology of the locking mechanism. Modern manufacturers offer several varieties at once. The most popular types include mechanical, electronic, and combination locks. A feature of the first category is simple and clear use.
To securely close the door, it is enough to insert the key and turn it a certain number of times. In addition to ease of use, the mechanical lock is also characterized by resistance to moisture. It will not be damaged after a few drops or even in case of flooding. It does not require a battery for operation, which simplifies maintenance and reduces the risk of malfunctions in a cold room.
Safes with electronic locks also have several advantages. The main one is the absence of the need to use keys. These things are often lost, creating obstacles when accessing valuables. By choosing a design with an electronic lock, you can forget about this problem. Each of them has a set of buttons with numbers.
The owner only needs to come up with a code and open the door by entering this combination. Another advantage is the ability to use multiple codes and assign them to different users. However, the electronic code also has certain disadvantages. Among them, you can highlight certain difficulties during use. In particular, the harmful effects of high and low temperatures, as well as humidity.
Rating and Certification
The highest level of security is provided by home safes that are UL-certified and TL-rated. The latter characterizes the time during which the structure withstands the influence of mechanical factors (tools that are usually used during burglary). UL is a characteristic that confirms the highest level of quality. Models that have this certification are the most resistant to unauthorized access, fire, and other risks.
Conclusions
Many owners keep valuable things at home, the total value of which can reach high figures. Considering this fact, you need to pay special attention to choosing a home safe. To choose the best option for your home, you should use several criteria. Among them are ratings and availability of certification, fire resistance function, as well as the type of locking mechanism.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Indian firearms laws completely prohibit the possession, sale, acquisition, manufacture, import, export and transfer of firearms without a valid license.
The law on firearms in India is governed by the Indian Arms Act,1959 which prescribes the relevant guidelines to possess guns.
According to the Arms Act, 1959, carrying weapons in India is punishable with a jail term and fine. Firearms or weaponry can only be possessed after acquiring a licence issued by the concerned district authorities. Please refer to the rules here
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