SentrySafe
The SentrySafe 1170 is a compact, portable fireproof file cabinet designed to protect paper documents from fire damage for up to 30 minutes at temperatures reaching 1550°F. It features a keyed privacy lock and interior space sized to accommodate standard letter-sized hanging file folders, making it suitable for organizing home or office records. While it offers reliable fire protection, it lacks waterproofing and high-security features, limiting its use to dry environments and non-valuable items.
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the SentrySafe 1170's solid fire endurance, noting its UL certification for 30 minutes at 1550°F makes it reliable for document protection. However, they emphasize that its security is basic, relying on a keyed lock that is not intended for high-value items or resisting attacks, positioning it as an ideal solution for organized file storage in homes and offices rather than a high-security vault.
What Users Say
Everyday consumers commonly praise the product for its ease of carrying and its effectiveness in organizing files with hanging folders. Recurring complaints focus on the key lock feeling cheap and easy to pick, the lack of water resistance leading to ruined papers in minor floods, and limited space for thicker files. Some users also confuse this model with the waterproof FHW40100, leading to mismatched expectations regarding water protection.
Common Complaints
Key lock feels cheap and is perceived as easy to pick. No water resistance causes papers to be ruined in minor floods. Limited space makes it difficult to store thicker files
How It Compares
vs. SentrySafe 1160
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Choose the 1170 for better file organization capacity, or the 1160 for ultra-portability and compact storage.
vs. SentrySafe FHW40100
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Choose the 1170 for fire-only protection in dry areas, or the FHW40100 for comprehensive fire and flood protection in risk-prone locations.
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