Investing in a safe generally isn’t top of mind unless there’s a catalyst: a burglary in your neighborhood, a fire in a nearby town or the acquisition of an expensive item that needs a safe home (watch collectors, we’re looking at you).
So, rather than let you wait for motivation in the form of a real-life close call, we teamed up with Master Lock to give you a digital nudge.
Step into our interactive “test booth” to see for yourself how the brand’s new line of Premium 2-Hour Fire and Water Resistant Safes stand up to multiple worst-case scenarios. Then, read on to learn more about how they’re designed to help you prepare for whatever comes your way.
Meet the Premium 2-Hour Fire and Water Resistant Safes
The most advanced line of premium safes from Master Lock to date comes with a robust feature set that will defend your valuables, no questions asked. The smallest safe has 0.81 cubic feet of storage, perfect for storing jewelry, paperwork or other small items, while the largest option contains 2 cubic feet of storage, ideal for electronics and other larger valuables.
Two midsized options, each with 1.19 cubic feet of storage, are also available: one with a dual-key combination lock and the other featuring a dual-key programmable digital code lock.
Every safe in the collection is engineered with durable, high-grade steel and high-security locking bolts engineered to withstand extreme conditions.
Setting the bar and deterring the flame
The type of safe you buy matters, so it’s important to look for a recognized certification label. The new line from Master Lock goes above and beyond for unparalleled protection: Each of the safes in this line are UL Certified, which indicates the safe’s fire resistance rating — including the duration of protection and the maximum internal temperature it can withstand during a fire. The 2-Hour Fire and Water Resistant Safes will keep your valuables protected from the flames for up to two hours, at temperatures as high as 1850° F.
Water is a key element in firefighting efforts and a major contributor to damage and loss in the event of a fire. That’s why Master Lock constructed the safes to meet ETL Verified water protection standards. This means they’ve been third-party tested by Intertek, a leading testing and certification company, to meet specific water resistance claims.
In real-world terms, the safes can can resist up to five inches of standing water for 24 hours, and larger models up to eight inches; in the event of a fire, your safe will protect your possessions during firefighting efforts.
Finally, the safes are designed to withstand falls from as high as 15 feet, and the door will remain closed even upon impact. Why does that matter for a safe, you ask? In the event of a fire, the floor system below your safe could fail, leading to a fall that could potentially damage a less-durable option.
High-end construction and design
Not all safes are created equal. A product may claim to be fireproof, but there’s a big difference between being fireproof for 10 minutes at 600° and fireproof for two hours at 1850°F. That’s where the Master Lock Premium 2-Hour Fire and Water Resistant Safes stand out: These are built with high-grade steel to safeguard possessions over decades of service, and the included bolt-down hardware helps keep your safe exactly where you want it, further enhancing its fire and water protection. To provide even more protection, each safe in this collection is equipped with a pry-resistant hinge bar.
As a design bonus, the safes are outfitted with interior organization including features like a key rack, door tray, deep door pocket and adjustable tray (features vary by model). Finally, each safe includes a dual key system, allowing users to disable the primary lock, even if others know the combination or access code.
If you want to protect your most important possessions from the unthinkable, the new Master Lock premium safes are up to the task.