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August 20, 2007, 10:45 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: June 12, 2006
Location: Richmond, Virginia
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Safe questions: combination/weight load
Hey all,
I've got two questions about safes, but couldn't find the answers in any other threads I searched. Please forgive if they've been covered before. 1. Can you change the combination in a lower end (Stack-On/Sentry/etc.) combination (dial) lock? I know you can with an electronic lock, but I've heard that the lower end electronic lock keypads tend to break after a few years. If my teenagers ever learned the combination to my safe, I'd like to be able to change it without having to call a locksmith. Can I do this myself with a dial lock? 2. Is there a rule of thumb on weight per square foot? In other words, if I put one of these things in my house, is my floor going to sag after awhile? I don't think a 250 pound cheapo safe would cause problems, but if I put a 2000 pound safe on the second floor of my wood framed home, is it going to come crashing down some day and kill someone? Not being a structural engineer, I don't know how much load a typical suburban home can take per square foot. Thanks in advance! |
August 24, 2007, 11:13 PM | #2 | ||
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Join Date: November 28, 2005
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Some of these safes do use mechanical locks with a key change option. Although it is not rocket science, it is still not advisable to mess with any of these locks yourself. I have a boat in my driveway that was paid for by people who attempt to work on their own safes. Quote:
It is always possible that floors will sag, and it is advisable to place the safe near a load bearing wall as opposed to the middle of the floor. I have never had any of my installations cause any problems.
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