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Do I need to install / bolt down my safe?

Hello and welcome to our last post in January where we’ve focussed on Eurograded Safes available from some of the leading manufacturers Chubb Safes, Burton Safes and Phoenix Safes. In this post we focus on the importance of fixing your safe to the floor, regardless of size or weight. Throughout January we’ve read about some pretty terrible stories from around the UK, of safes being stolen from their properties and we thought it’d be useful to stipulate how important it is to bolt down your safe – even if it... Read More

22/01/2015

Phoenix Safes – Eurograded safes at an affordable price

Throughout January we’ve been focussing on some of our best-selling eurograded safes. A eurograde safe is a class of safe that has been given a certification following rigorous testing to a European classification (EN1143-1). Eurograded safes offer a minimum cash rating of £6,000 and jewellery rating of £60,000 (this cover is for insurance purposes.) Eurograded safes also offer a greater level of security, a better build quality and are great for home or domestic use. In this post we look at eurograded safes available from the Phoenix Safes company –... Read More

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Eurograded Burton Safes – The most versatile range of safes there is!

Hello! This is the second of our January blog posts where we look at ranges of eurograded safes. A eurograded safe is a safe that has been certified to a certain standard following rigorous testing by approved institutes. A eurograded safe offers (dependant on the class of grading) a minimum cash rating cover of £6,000 or £60,000 jewellery cover up to a whopping £250,000 cash rating or £2,500,000 jewellery cover. In this blog we delve into the eurograded safes available from Burton Safes. Burton Safes are a company that was... Read More

08/01/2015
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Eurograded ChubbSafes – Suitable safes for your cash and valuables following Christmas.

Happy New Year to all our readers! We hope that your festive break was relaxing, enjoyable and most importantly you got spoilt! Throughout the month of January we’re focussing on eurograded safes and today we look at safes offered by Chubbsafes in this range. Eurograde safes are sometimes the requirement of your home insurance provider. Need a safe for your home insurance after receiving sparkly gifts at Christmas? Read on to see the range of safes from Chubb, all of which are AiS Approved (Association of Insurance Surveyors). You’re in... Read More

Phoenix compact safe coloured range 18/12/2014
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Phoenix “My First Safe” vs The Piggy Bank!

Introducing the brand new Phoenix Safe My First Safe range – SS0721E. The Phoenix Safes “My First Safe” range hit our shelves this week and is proving to be a strong competitor to the gift favourite piggy bank. The Phoenix Compact SS0721 range is one of the most cost effective ways of storing your cash and valuables and with it being available in three colours they’re an ideal gift for kids! The Phoenix Compact My First Safe also boasts a £1,000 cash rating, so not only do they look great... Read More

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Safe Deposit Boxes – what are the alternatives?

We’ve received a number of queries regarding alternatives to safe deposit boxes and thought it would be useful to write a blog on the topic. Read on to hear the thoughts from our safe experts who have over 30 years’ experience on the pros and cons of safe deposit boxes. Are there alternatives to safe deposit boxes? Yes there are. The main alternative to a safe deposit box would be a home or office safe. Safes come in a wide range of sizes, styles and insurance cover. If this is... Read More

Sub terra under fllor safe from Burton Safes 12/11/2014
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Under Floor Safes: Fitting and Installation Guide from All About Safes

When it comes to security, a safe for your home or office is essential. But with all the benefits of small and light safes there’s always to security issue of securing your safe down well enough. With an under floor safe you have the best secure fit out there and you also have a great space saving answer too. Under Floor safes are very popular with businesses that have limited space as it gives them the simple drop safe option of capsules posted through a shoot into the safe. Deposit... Read More

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Deposit Safes: What are they and do you need one for your home or business?

When it comes to safes you’re not limited by choice. There are safes for banks and treasuries, safes for schools, safes for keys and simple budget safes for home. But when it comes to allowing non-key holders to still be able to place contents in your safe, it’s deposit safes that you need. Deposit safes are the perfect choice for shops, offices, schools or other large businesses with a cash or valuables management issue. You may not want everyone to have access to the cash once it’s inside the safe... Read More

Home Safes: What’s the best home safe to buy?

Having a safe in your home isn’t just for rich people. You don’t have to have a posh safe behind a piece of expensive art or hidden in the library behind some books of ancient history! Today we’re talking simple home security options. With the increasing popularity of expensive digital equipment, increased burglary rates and the higher insurance costs, home safes offer home owners an affordable way to avoid being a victim of theft. There are some very expensive and highly secure safes on the market but there is also... Read More

11/09/2014
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Safes and locking: What’s better: a key or an electronic lock?

Safes come with so many options that it can feel like there’s too much choice. When we’re faced with so many things to choose from it’s hard to decide which safe to go for. You should always seek the advice of a safe expert when you buy a new safe. That’s where All About Safes come in. One of the main questions that we’re asked is about the type of lock. Which safe lock is best? Is a key lock more secure? Should I have an electronic lock? What happens... Read More