Ideas on how to protect digital safes

[Erud]

Maybe I am.

Yeah, but probably not.

 

[shoot4fun]

Yeah, but probably not.

Well, no need for you to worry. You guys in MN would have all the liquor guzzled within the first five minutes anyway.
(yes, I am trolling you back)

 

[ebb]

Buy the tumbler lock, throw away the digital. What other choice is there if you really want it to open when you need it.

 

[Bogusname]

I changed my digital lock to a dial lock not especially in fear of an EMP, but the digital locks fail. I had two digital locks fail to operate effectively; it took several tries to open the safe. The manufacturer replaced the locks at no cost, but I saw a future problem; Murphy's Law.

Dial locks fail too. Most dial locks are made in China also.

 

[JFrank]

I use these guys..

Best Mechanical Locks for Safe, Vault, or Storage - S&G

Explore the security industry’s leading mechanical locks from Sargent and Greenleaf. Find the best mechanical locks for your application and industry using our product advisor and comparison tools.

sargentandgreenleaf.com

 

[shoot4fun]

I use these guys..

Best Mechanical Locks for Safe, Vault, or Storage - S&G

Explore the security industry’s leading mechanical locks from Sargent and Greenleaf. Find the best mechanical locks for your application and industry using our product advisor and comparison tools.

sargentandgreenleaf.com

S&G digital locks are what failed on me twice.
Locksmith said they were the worst of the digital locks. Cheap, cheap cheap

 

[TTE]

S&G digital locks are what failed on me twice.
Locksmith said they were the worst of the digital locks. Cheap, cheap cheap

aaaaaaa .... the link was for mechanical locks

 

[shoot4fun]

aaaaaaa .... the link was for mechanical locks

Yes, but I bought the S&G digital based on the reputation of their mechanical locks.
Not all that glitters is gold.

 

[Walt Krafft]

If an emp sets us back to 1823, that safe wont be your biggest worry.

 

[TTE]

If an emp sets us back to 1823, that safe wont be your biggest worry.

I agree, however, I can only plan so far in advance. Have some of the other stuff I may need sorted out as best I can. But more than likely, I will need to get into the safe.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Yes, but I bought the S&G digital based on the reputation of their mechanical locks.
Not all that glitters is gold.

I did too. Matter of fact 2 of my safes i had s&g locks installed before i bought them because they had a no-name digital. I thought they were the tops (they have been for me)

 

[PhilC]

OR you could just change out the digital lock for the standard S&G 3-number combination lock and have peace of mind, AND be able to open your safe any time you choose.

We are far too dependent on electronics!

This is why I didn't fall for the sales pitch to "upgrade" to electronic lock when I bought my safe. The standard S&G with the key option is good enough for me and haven't used the key yet.