I just purchased a used high end safe. I am in the process of adapting the interior to better suit my needs. I have never owned a safe before and have a few questions for the more experienced members.
Should I avoid any materials due to their fire resistance? (Would carpet be a bad idea? Should I avoid specific adhesives? Etc.)
Are there any materials that would tend to corrode things inside? (Adhesives, backing, etc)
I have been told if the mechanical lock were to fail, the safe would need to be destroyed to access it. I have a mechanical lock, Should I go with electric? I would think mechanical lock is more reliable. Am I wrong? Can a locksmith access a safe with a failed mechanical lock?
Should the door seal be replaced? Safe is approximately 33 years old.
Do you maintenence (grease) your mechanisms/lock?
Fyi. It is a national security safe with a sargent and greenleaf mechanical lock. I could not afford to replace with this quality level if it were to fail. Any other advice?
Thank You!
Should I avoid any materials due to their fire resistance? (Would carpet be a bad idea? Should I avoid specific adhesives? Etc.)
Are there any materials that would tend to corrode things inside? (Adhesives, backing, etc)
I have been told if the mechanical lock were to fail, the safe would need to be destroyed to access it. I have a mechanical lock, Should I go with electric? I would think mechanical lock is more reliable. Am I wrong? Can a locksmith access a safe with a failed mechanical lock?
Should the door seal be replaced? Safe is approximately 33 years old.
Do you maintenence (grease) your mechanisms/lock?
Fyi. It is a national security safe with a sargent and greenleaf mechanical lock. I could not afford to replace with this quality level if it were to fail. Any other advice?
Thank You!