Aug 112013
First Alert 3035DF Digital Security Box, Black/Silver
- 0.27 cubic foot capacity
- Reprogrammable 5 digit passcode with emergency override key
- Protective floor mat and convenient carrying handle
- Insulated double steel wall construction
- Flexible carrying handle for easy transport.
.27 CU-FT CAPACITYDOUBLE STEEL WALL CONSTRUCTION REPROGRAMMABLE 3 – 8-DIGIT PASSCODE WITH EMERGENCY OVERRIDE KEYPROTECTIVE FLOOR MAT & CONVENIENT CARRYING HANDLEFLEXIBLE CARRYING HANDLE FOR EASY TRANSPORTHOLDS UP TO A 12″ NOTEBOOKUPC : 016247303507Shipping Dimensions : 13.10in X 10.60in X 5.90inEstimated Shipping Weight : 7.25 Keep important personal items safe from theft, heat, and flames with this First Alert 3035DF digital security box. The electronic, digital, locking steel box holds dig
List Price: $ 48.00
Price: $ 34.99
Adequate for my purposes,
I use this box for keeping handy “minor” items like my file drawer key, etc. I wouldn’t characterize it as a very “safe” box for valuables, but for my purposes of keeping out inquisitive kids and nosey babysitters it’s fine. The knob is made of plastic, the locking tab is a pretty thin piece of metal. I read another reviewer’s difficulty programming the electronic lock — that may be because the printed pamphlet instructions were incorrect it seemed. It directed the user to input the code then wait a few seconds, when in fact the proper directions (printed on a sticker on the underside of the lid) indicated you input the code twice in a row.
Was this review helpful to you?
Very low security,
A few notes:
The batteries that come with it don’t last at all. Right now I am just using the key backup primarily. I am not going to put 4 more AAs into it just for the keypad.
Secondly, THIS SAFE IS VERY INSECURE. I am in no way a professional lockpicker, but I was able to pick the backup key slot once when I lost my key. It took me about 2 minutes and I was in. The keypad did nothing, and neither did that wimpy piece of plastic over the keyslot. This uses a typical wafer-lock, the type found on filing cabinets. Anyone with two paperclips (like the ones I used) and a half-hour of internet study can open this safe. I REPEAT: THIS SAFE IS INSECURE.
It’s also pretty flimsy and I wouldn’t trust it against anyone with a crowbar and 30 seconds, either.
Was this review helpful to you?
Very Pleased,
I just got this security box, but so far I am very pleased with it. It appears to be well made and I do not have any problems with the digital lock. I think the problem the previous reviewer had was the key is an “overide”. You have to turn the key to the lock position and then the digital lock will function. If the key is in the unlock position, it overides the digital lock and it won’t lock. They even give you a black plastic cap to cover up the key hole, because once you lock the box with the key, you shouldn’t have to use it again, except in the case of an emergency
Was this review helpful to you?