SentrySafe DS0200 Fireproof Safe Review

SentrySafe DS0200 Fireproof Safe

If you are thinking of a way of securing your valuables against the risk of fire, impact, and theft, SentrySafe DS0200 can come in handy. Well, this is a safe that has remarkable features in spite of its small size and laid back design.

In a short while, you will discover certain features which make this design the convenient safe for safe-keeping at home or the in the office.

Fireproof and Impact Resistant

If you are concerned about the safety of your classified documents or other valuables, you will be amazed at what this safe can do for you.  This is safe is UL classified and, therefore, provides fire protection for valuables for 1 hour during a fire exposure.

It is also ETL verified for the same period of time which ensures that your multi-media files are secured during exposure averaging 1700°F. In addition, this safe is also ETL verified for impact and this means it can also withstand impact if dropped from 15 feet.

Security features

Besides the impressive fireproof features, this safe has robust security features which safeguard your valuables. The body of SentrySafe DS0200 is made of sturdy and solid steel which is the first line of defense.

This safe also incorporates 3-number combination lock which is a plus, this is coupled by two additional live-locking bolts, which can be bolted from the outside, for enhanced security. Although it is quite small, it’s somehow heavy, and it’s highly unlikely that a burglar will make away with it on foot during a break-in.

Convenient, Quality, and Easy Access

This is among the most convenient safes for home owners who want to secure their belongings easily.  It is also more compact and its construction is of high quality. Its sturdy construction makes it durable and therefore you can use it for a long time.

You can store all your paper documents, jewelry and ornaments as well as digital media files in USB, DVDs, or CDs.  SentrySafe DS0200 safe comes with a safe rack and compartments for storing small valuables. You will find the space invaluable for storing or holding A4 size documents, binders and folders.

This safe has metal handle which provides a firm grip when opening the door to access the contents of the safe. The black color may not be your ideal color of beauty but it can deter burglary and theft in the dark because it blends well with darkness.

No Need for Installation

This safe is quite small and easy to move about. It can fit well into any medium-large closet easily and so you don’t have to worry about digging the floor or dry wall to conceal it.  Anyway, if you want to stack it somewhere safe, the hardware comes complete for easy installation, this is a plus, and so you don’t need to purchase an installation kit. You can also bolt it on the floor if the need arises.

Possible Put Offs

The cheap plastic on the interior of the door and light weight dials may not convince you that the safe can really do a good job or even stand the test of time.

If you are used to lock and key mechanism, then this may not be the right kind of safe for you especially if you have not used the dial before. The mechanical efficiency of the gears could be a letdown which you may find quite exasperating.

The plastic gears may grind and eventually stifle limiting your access to the safe. It may also be handicapped with regard to space and so it may not cater for the safety of relatively big valuables.

Summary

All in all, SentrySafe DS0200 is an average product which can give you satisfaction in the short term.  Well, it can store all you small belongings and valuables pretty well and ease your anxiety about the safety of your valuables. Its pricing commensurate its features and functionality, space, and of course it’s relatively small size.

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