| A jewelry
safe is a safe that is designed to secure expensive
jewelry and other personal valuables from burglary and from
damage due to a fire. These safes are specially designed
to resist break-ins, even by professional burglars. You
can tell how secure a safe is by the burglary rating assigned
to it.
Burglary ratings are specified in minutes, and give an
indication of how difficult it is to break into a given
safe. An example jewelry safe burglary rating would be a
TL-15 rating. This means that the safe would resist break-in
by a knowledgeable person (such as a professional locksmith)
using common locksmithing power and hand tools for at least
15 minutes. A TL-30 rating would provide the same protection,
except for a period of 30 minutes. While this may not seem
like a long time, it is an eternity to a professional burglar,
who must rely on a quick in-and-out in order not to be caught.
A TL-15 or TL-30 burglary rating makes for a very secure
safe.
Another rating, the fireproof rating, is important when
choosing a jewelry safe. Fireproof
ratings are usually specified in minutes or hours, and give
an indication of how well the safe will protect the contents
during fire conditions. An example fire rating would be
a 1-1/2 hour 350 degree F fire rating. This means that the
jewelry safe could be exposed to a 1700 degree F fire for
a period of 1-1/2 hours, and that the temperature inside
the safe would not rise above 350 degrees F. This is a low
enough temperature to protect most jewelry items from permanent
damage.
Another factor to consider when choosing a jewelry safe
is the type of locking mechanism used. Models are available
with a traditional mechanical combination dial and with
an electronic keypad locking mechanism. When choosing a
combination dial, look for one with a more secure 4-number
combination. A jewelry safe with
an electronic keypad locking mechanism provides the most
convenience. In order to open the safe, the user simply
enters the combination on a PIN pad, similar to the ones
used on ATM or debit-card machines. Multiple users with
multiple pin numbers can be granted access with this type
of locking mechanism. In addition, models are available
that provide an audit trail, showing when the safe was accessed
and by whom.
Something else to consider when choosing a jewelry safe
is the total amount of storage provided and the arrangement
of the interior. You should choose a model with a bit more
storage space than you need so that you will not have to
purchase a new safe if you need more storage. Models are
available with adjustable shelving on the inside as well,
providing more convenient storage and access for your jewelry.
As you can see, there are a number of factors to consider
when choosing a jewelry
safe. You should consider the burglary rating,
fire rating, the type of locking mechanism, and the overall
amount and type of storage provided. Considering all of
these factors will help ensure that you choose the jewelry
safe that is right for you.
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