Stack-On PDS-505 Drawer Safe
Stack-On PDS-505 small safe is among the range of unique electronic safe-keeping equipment which offers the home owner quite a number of installation options. This is a basic security box that can be either installed in a drawer or mounted on a wall.
Its under $100 therefore can be considered to be more of a tough security box rather than a safe. For your benefit, we’ll delve into the nitty gritty of this nice, strong, and reliable unit.
Security Features
You can use your Stack-On PDS-505 to store handguns and valuables such as jewelry, passports, and important business documents. For your benefit, this model is crafted from impenetrable solid steel and incorporates a pry resistant steel plate doors. It also features steel locking bolts as well as hidden hinges which enhances security.
If you have lost your feel for the lock and key mechanism, then the electronic lock with the keypad interface will be much of a relief. You can program it by entering new access codes, deleting, and changing the codes from time to time.
The safety key override will still come in handy if your safe jams and you want to access it quickly. In the event that someone enters the wrong code combination three times, it will enter a time out period.
Installation
The Stack-On PDS-505 comes with pre-drilled holes, which is a plus, for easy mounting and installation on the wall, floor, shelf and inside a drawer. The hardware comes complete and so you won’t need to trouble yourself looking for screws or bolts.
Due to its compact size there are a number of places where you could mount this small safe. It can be tilted on its side to be mounted on a wall or can be placed flat on its back to be placed on the floor or inside a drawer.
Offers Reasonable Security
If you mount it properly and install it in a discreet place, then no one will ever find it. You will have curtailed any form of prying that you felt was infringing on your privacy and the safety of your valuables.
Similarly, if you are concerned about the safety of your curious kids, then the safe can reduce the possibility of injury due to exposure to your ammo or pistol. This is not a gun safe so I typically wouldn’t use it as one but if it was a choice between leaving my guns out in the open or putting them in this lock box then I would choose the latter.
The Stack-On PDS-505 is not a high security safe and so keep that in mind when deciding what to put inside. I personally think it’s a great box for keeping things that you use on a daily basis and just need somewhere to store them over night while you sleep. Items such as spare keys, mobile phones, iPods, medicine, etc can all fit inside. If you happen to find a good hiding place to mount the unit then all the better.
Customizable
The PDS-505 is fairly customizable. You may want to act discreetly when accessing your safe this means that you can program the safe to work on silent mode if you feel the beeps will attract undue attention. Also, for your convenience, the shelves are detachable.
This allows you to organize the contents of the safe neatly for easy retrieval. The ingenious design of Stack-On PDS-505 also allows you to mount it in a drawer for enhanced security. This is a good option for anyone looking for a good quality college dorm safe.
Possible Put Offs
Wall mounting on a wall, if you are interested in the flush mount design which offers perfect concealment then this may not be the right safe for you. It protrudes slightly and it may not give you the freedom to act discreetly when storing or accessing the contents.
Nevertheless, this wouldn’t be a major issue if you live in an area with low risk exposure because of burglary or pilfering. With a little creativity, you can overcome the problem by using a portrait to cover the front.
Summary
This small safe does not come with a built in light but you can incorporate a mini light for your convenience if you are concerned about retrieving valuables from the safe in darkness.
This safe only comes with screws for drawer mounting but not wall mounting. This is a slight inconvenience occasioned by the manufacturer’s that users will probably mount it on a drawer than on the wall. All in all, Stack-On PDS-505 Wall Safe is a great all round wall safe especially seeing as it is under $100.
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Features
- Can be mounted on a wall or to the inside of a drawer.
- Includes a removable shelf/divider.
- Electronic lock has an easy to read key pad.
- Includes a low battery warning light.
- 2 live action steel locking bolts and concealed hinges provide greater security.
- California approved firearms safety device that meets the requirements of California Penal Code Section 12088.
- Has pre-drilled holes. (Hardware is included).
- Time out period after 3 incorrect combination attempts.
- Back-up override key is included.
- 1 Year limited warranty.
Specifications
- Exterior Dimensions: 12-3/8 x 4-5/8 x 14-7/16 inches.
- Shipping Weight: 20lbs
