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What do you need to protect?
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DLT, LTO, or other backup tapes?
Photographs and/or Film?
VHS, DVD, MiniDV, CD's or
other magnetic media?
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Then you need a Data Safe
a.k.a, Media Safe or Vault
Click Here for our full selection
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Folders, Documents, or Cash?
Deed, Tax Records, Receipts?
Insurance Documentation?
Anything made of paper?
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You Have Two Options!
For easy storage of papers, choose a Fireproof File
For high security, choose a standard Fireproof Safe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular models?
Are all of your products new? Do you carry used products?
What is the difference between a data or media safe and a regular fireproof safe?
What is the difference between 1, 2, and 3 hour ratings? Is 2 hour twice as good as 1?
What is the difference between 350 and 125 rated?
Can I put photographs, film, and negatives in a fireproof safe?
Can I use my fireproof product after it has been in a fire?
Is my stuff guaranteed not to be damaged if it is in one of your safes?
You offer three different brands. What is the difference between them?
What fire rating should I choose for my home?
Where can I find your policies, shipping methods, and return information?
Can I contact the manufacturers of your products?
What are your most popular models?
Our most popular product overall is the 2-hour Phoenix Datacare media safes, located here. Our most
popular standard fireproof safes are the 2-hour Phoenix Fire Commanders, located here. Our most
popular fireproof files are the Phoenix 38" Laterals, located here. And our most
popular home safes are the Phoenix Olympian Safes, located here.
Are all of your products new? Do you carry used products?
All of our products are brand new and ship directly from the manufacturer with their full warranties. Nothing on our web site
is used, nor will anything ship from a source other than the manufacturer. We do have some products that were slightly damaged
by freight delivery companies. These products are offered at an excellent discount. You can view these items here.
What is the difference between a data or media safe and a regular fireproof safe?
A standard fireproof safe will protect anything made of paper products such as money, documents, and folders. A media
safe will protect anything made of plastic, anything containing magnetic or digital information, photographs, or basically anything
that is not made of paper. If it's not a paper product and you aren't certain, please contact us before
purchasing.
What is the difference between 1, 2, and 3 hour ratings? Is 2 hour twice as good as 1?
Probably the most-asked question of all time. For a detailed explanation of fire ratings, please visit the ratings page
located here. It is important to understand that 1, 2, or 3 hour represents how long a safe was
TESTED, not how long it will LAST in a fire. On our ratings page you will see that safes actually last much longer than their
posted rating in a fire.
What is the difference between 350 and 125 rated?
A "standard" fireproof product is said to be rated at 350 degrees. This is the temperature at which paper can begin to become
damaged. These are therefore called "record" and "document" safes. They are designed to prevent any paper-based product from
being damaged in a fire. A "media" or "data" safe is rated 125 degrees. Plastic, data, backup tapes, CD's, etc. need to be
kept much cooler in a fire, as they can become damaged at 125 degrees. The 125 degree safe is therefore called a "data" or
"media" safe. These generally cost much more than standard fireproof safes.
Can I put photographs, film, and negatives in a fireproof safe?
You can put them in a media or data safe, but not in a standard fireproof safe. A standard fireproof safe will get too hot
during a fire and your photographs, film, and negatives will be ruined. Data safes can be
found here.
Can I use my fireproof product after it has been in a fire?
Once your product has been through a fire it will no longer be usable. Be certain to check that the product you are
ordering has an "After-a-Fire" replacement warranty. If it does, your product will be replaced for free after a fire.
Is my stuff guaranteed not to be damaged if it is in one of your safes?
YES. All fireproof safes are tested under rigorous conditions. The temperature at which your belongings will burn is a known
number, for instance 350 degrees for paper. During the tests on fireproof safes, the temperature inside the safe cannot rise
above this temperature. It is scientifically impossible for your belongings to be damaged.
You offer three different brands. What is the difference between them?
You aren't going to find much difference. They are the three most popular and largest safe manufacturers, they are all
located in Indiana, and they all produce very similar products. Phoenix has the longest history, then FireKing, then Schwab.
They offer different warranties which can be viewed on the product pages.
What fire rating should I choose for my home?
We always recommend a 1-hour rating for use in the home. Anything below that is not going to give you the type of protection
that you need. Anything above that is probably over-kill. However, there is not a huge price difference in ratings, so if
you find a safe that fits your needs with a 3-hour rating, just go for it.
Where can I find your policies, shipping methods, and return information?
When it comes to shipping, you can view each product page for details about shipping methods. By click on the shipping
method you can view the full details. For our general policies including our return policy,
go here.
Can I contact the manufacturers of your products?
Certainly! We encourage you to call or visit any of our selected manufacturers. Here are their full details:
Phoenix Safe
(800) 636-0778
382 N Mount Zion Rd, Lebanon, IN 46052
http://www.phoenixsafeusa.com/
FireKing
(800) 457-2424
101 Security Pkwy, New Albany, IN 47150
http://www.fireking.com/
Schwab
(800) 428-7678
110 Professional Ct, Lafayette, IN 47903
http://www.schwabcorp.com/
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