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The touchpads are made of plastic and will melt in a fire.
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Dials are made out of soft pot metals, and will also melt in a fire.
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Not only that, but they are removeable to replace the 9 volt battery and anyone can cut the wires and you won't be able to open your safe.
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Anybody could whack the dial, and because it's a soft pot metal, it will fall right off.
From a security standpoint, both UL rated mechanical and electronic locks will offer similar levels of protection against fire and/or brute force.