Summary: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Safes</a> for Elder Safety also called a strongbox or coffer. It is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft or damage from fire. They can have mechanical or electronic locks (I.E. key, paddle lock, combination, dial or digital keypad). You can also have data storage devices for your important computer files. Even the hide a key rocks to protect your things. Things to look for in a safe: - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwriters_Laboratories" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">UL(Underwriters Laboratories)</a> certifications Construction and Performance ratings: Prefixes: TL attack by tools TR attack by torch TX attack by explosives Suffixes: 15, 30, 60 minute survival Rates: B Steel doors less than 1” & walls less than 1/2” thick. C Steel doors at least 1” & walls at least 1/2” thick. E Steel doors less than 1 1/2” & walls less than 1” thick. ER Safe or chest labeled TL 15. F Safe or chest labeled TL 30, TR 30. G Safe or chest labeled TX 60, TR 60 or TRTL 30. - Fire ratings: ½ hour 1550F/843C 1 hour 1700F/927C 2 hour 1850F/1010C 3 hour 1920F/1052C 4 hour 2000F/1093C - Electronic w/mechanical key backup. - Your insurance coverage (I.E. homeowners or renters) requirements. Important Note - (IRS does not accept a fire as a reason for not having records, or filing tax returns). - Type (I.E. Deposit or Drop, Fire-Rated, Office, Data or Media, in-Floor, High Security) for your needs. - Use a reputable dealer. At a minimum you should look for a safe with UL ratings and has a digital electronic lock with a backup key you can place somewhere separate from safe or with someone trustworthy. Steel or composite material does not matter if UL Rating is good for fire and theft. As high a rating as you can afford and feel safe with. Remember to check with your insurance coverage and maybe send them an inventory and pictures of items for future reference or claims. Digital Electronic safes take longer for someone to crack and you can more easily remember the code than find a key or see the dial on a combination locking mechanism. The code can also easily be changed by yourself without costly intervention by a locksmith as in mechanical locks. Once you purchase one consider where you can have it placed or mounted. Best to have some way of securing it in a wall, floor or behind another locked door. Most smaller ones include securing screws or bolts. Never have a larger one on wheels if at all possible. Also consider what you are storing and how valuable it is. Too late after the fact. Or at the least consider a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_deposit_box" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Safe Deposit Box</a> at your local bank if you don’t want a safe or have a place for one. If you use tax software or have digital pictures and documents consider a data safe like ioSafe or LaCie for computer backups. If you are regular listener to my podcast I would like to Please hear from you, get to know you and Welcome you to my HOME @ <a href="mailto:TheElderDivide@elderdivide.info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TheElderDivide@ElderDivide.info</a> Help Support the Show! if you feel this podcast is of value I have given you various ways to support the podcast or use the <a href="https://elderdivide.net/ted-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TED Listener Support</a> or Support the Show! with product links on my blog sites. Hello and Welcome this is a listener supported podcast by becoming a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheElderDivide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheElderDivide</a> . Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. It can be as little as $2.00 or more per month based on the value you get from what I am providing you with this Podcast. Thats a bargain at about 25 cents per episode per month.
