Is the Soda Can Hidden Compartment Safe Effective?
The soda can safe is a type of disguised safe that is made to appear much like a genuine 12 oz. can of Dr. Pepper, A&W root beer, 7UP, Sprite, Coca Cola, etc. You simply you’re your valuables in the hollowed out section that unscrews at the top or bottom.
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How do can safes protect your valuables?
This type of decoy or diversion safe is a simple, yet effective solution for storing small items of value, such as cash, keys, and jewelry, and is intended to be left in plain sight. Interior dimensions are in the region of 1″ x 3 7/8″, so only a practical solution for small items.
A typical burglar spends on average 6-8 minutes in each home, so any form of concealment to protect the valuables can be very effective at fooling potential thieves. Most burglars are focused on getting in and out of a property without being detected and won’t spend much time searching, and are certain to ignore simple everyday items like a can of Coca Cola. For instance, the soda can safe left in the fridge or food storage panty isn’t likely to get a second thought from the intruder.
How are these soda can safes constructed?
These hidden can safes are constructed much like the real thing. In fact, they are an exact replica of the brand-name design to give the genuine look and feel. Plus, the weight of the can is much the same. By modifying the can with a concealed compartment it is possible to hide jewelry or similar valuables inside. While this safe is great placed in the fridge or pantry next to other cans or food items, it can also be left in other areas of the home without too much concern.
They are really easy to use. It is just a case of unscrewing the hidden compartment, (usually at the top of the can), and placing inside the valuables and replacing the top. Any can of soda isn’t likely to interest the thief and simply gets overlooked.
Benefits of using a diversion safe
Here are a few of the benefits of using this type of safe:
- Cost-effective – this is a very cost-effective means to protect your valuables at home and avoids the need to invest in a full size or floor mounted steel safe. For just a few items that need to be kept safe, the soda can safe is more than enough. Also, the low cost makes it possible to buy multiple safes and place them in different areas of the home to further lowering the risk of losing all valuables in a break-in.
- Easy to place – these safes are a complete lookalike of everyday objects so easy to place wherever you want throughout the home. For instance, the compact nature means they are easily located in the kitchen, fridge, living room, etc. Plus, the compact size makes these disguised safes very portable and can be packed in luggage when traveling to other locations.
Even though a Coca Cola can safe can be effective at confusing the would-be intruder, they do have their limitations, such as not giving anything in relation to fire resistance and the small size limits the items that can be concealed.
