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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Speedbump, post: 2678167, member: 75637&quot;]There are lots a safes commercially available, many perform the same so it difficult to declare a favorite. </p><p><br /></p><p>Always secure the safe to the floor. Use proper concrete anchors when securing to a slab. Be mindful of cables when trying to drill into post tension slabs. it is important to identify cable locations before driller to avoid damaging or cutting one of the cables. Securing a safe over a wood subfloor is more complicated, especially with fire rated safes that can weigh a couple 1,000lbs.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are only putting bullion in your safe, you should be fine. Avoid putting guns in the safe as the cleaning solvents are not friendly. If you have guns, get a separate gun safe. If you are getting a fire rated safe, the doors are typically sealed and moisture can get trapped inside. Dehumidifying equipment or chemicals might be a good idea for safes that have sealed doors and/or if you live in a particularly humid climate. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dont cheap out on a safe. Ones that are worth buying can be expensive. The safe is just as much an investment as the gold and silver in it. Asses what you are protecting and the space you might need in the future. You don&#039;t want to spend $1,500 on a safe that will be too small in a year. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you are after a &quot;real&quot; safe, make sure you are getting a UL rated safe. UL has three levels, RSC, TL-15, or TL-30. UL tests require that it take a minimum of 5, 15, and 30 minutes respectively for professionals to force the safe open. These times are measured with tools in physical contact with the safe. Actual time is longer because resting, tool swapping, repositioning etc are not counted in the time.&nbsp; A typical smash and grab burger would probably take significantly longer. </p><p><br /></p><p>A monitored alarm system is pretty much required if you are after a complete security solution. No safe is going to protect your stuff if the burglar has an extended amount of time with it. An alarm system limits their time in your home and forced them to move quickly. Trying to get into a good safe would take too long before security or the police show up. </p><p><br /></p><p>Location location location. A safe should be anchored in a concealed space that is not a common place for a burglars to look for valuables. The latch side of the door should be placed up against a wall if possible to limit leverage on the door with a pry bar.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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