The First Alert 2092DF fire resistant safe comes with a ultra secure digital keypad lock, and weighs a solid 145 lbs empty. It also comes with a key in case the code is forgotten. To keep the code somewhere safe, it might be smart to tape it to the inside of the door so you can relearn it after you use the key. It has a spacey 1.31 cubic feet of internal storage space and is built durably.
This safe includes two adjustable shelves and a file rack, all of which can be removed for organizational purposes. The keypad also has a back-light for opening it in the dark. Aside from the buttons beeping when pressed the safe remains quiet without unwanted squeaking. Click here for the Top 10 Best Fireproof Home Safes.
The First Alert 2092DF is also designed to withstand temperatures upwards of 1700 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately an hour. Meanwhile the average house fire reaches temps of about 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then inside only reaching a temp of about 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It also has a waterproof seal to protect from water damage during flooding. This also causes it to float rather than be submerged when, which makes it easier to find when wading through the basement. If you are not worried about fire, zip-lock bags can add extra protection but keep in mind that these melt at about 200 degrees and it is very difficult to read pages with melted plastic on them.
Four live and two deadbolts along with pry resistant hinges that are concealed from view make it difficult to break into. The system does not come with materials to bolt it down to the floor but a bolt down version is available. Nor does it come with a latch so that it can be chained and padlocked. However many customers have found ways to secure it to the floor. While paper does not auto ignite until roughly 440 degrees. So while it may be good for holding paper documents it might not be the best choice of storage for temperature temperamental technology such as flash drives, CDs, or SD cards.
The outside is entirely plastic and it may be shipped without extra packaging in a box so it is vital that someone is available to examine it for dents just in case it needs to be sent back and replaced. Also be prepared to have to take it into the house yourself as they will likely only take it as far as your doorway. One customer said hers came on wheels to help transport it to the desired location. If this is the case with yours be sure to take the wheels once you get it in position. You wouldn’t want the thieves to just roll it away. Remember it also comes with a five year manufacture warranty. Keep the receipt and any necessary paperwork perhaps in the safe.
Features
-Fire resistant internal chamber for storing documents and other valuables -up to about 1700 degrees Fahrenheit.
-Waterproof seal to protect from water damage caused by flooding also buoyant.
-Back lit keypad for unlocking the safe in the dark.
-Backup key is included in case the combination is forgotten.
-Adjustable and removable shelving for organization.
Recommendation
Most of the complaints were due to packaging by the sender. This is not a problem with the product which is highly rated. If you are looking for a small but spacious safe for protecting paper documents from the elements, both fire and water, rather than technology this might be the safe for you. With the added bonus of it being a button press rather than a turn dial it is quite nice and is highly recommended.