SentrySafe 1200 Black
Score: 65/100
SentrySafe FHW40100
Score: 65/100Rankings
The SentrySafe model 1170 is a compact, black fireproof safe designed for basic document and digital media protection against fire. It offers UL certification and portability but lacks water resistance and high-security features. It is best suited for low-risk environments where basic fire protection is the primary need.
The SentrySafe 1170 is a compact, portable fireproof file cabinet designed to protect paper documents from fire damage for up to 30 minutes. It features a keyed privacy lock and interior space sized for standard hanging file folders, making it ideal for organized storage. However, it lacks water resistance and high-security features, limiting its use to dry environments and non-valuable items.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 minutesbest | 30 minutesbest | |
1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | 1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | |
311.04 cubic_inches | 1,137.6 cubic_inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.1 inchesbest | 14.1 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 14.3 inchesbest | 16.6 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 11.2 inchesbest | 13.8 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 13.3 poundsbest | 41 pounds |
0 minutesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions & Capacity(4) | ||
Interior Capacity (cubic_inches) | 311.04 cubic_inches | 1137.6 cubic_inches |
Exterior Height (inches) | 6.1 inches | 14.1 inches |
Exterior Width (inches) | 14.3 inches | 16.6 inches |
Exterior Depth (inches) | 11.2 inches | 13.8 inches |
Build & Portability(3) | ||
Weight (pounds) | 13.3 pounds | 41 pounds |
Construction Material | Captured Fire Insulation | Steel with Fire Insulation |
Hinge Type | null | Standard |
Security & Locking(1) | ||
Backup Access | Keys | Key |
Installation & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | null years | 1 years |
Usability(1) | ||
Interior Shelves | true | false |
Professional documentation highlights the SentrySafe 1170's UL fire rating as reliable for basic document protection. However, it is positioned below high-security models that feature steel construction and bolting capabilities, indicating it is suitable for low-risk environments rather than high-value asset protection.
There is no direct consumer feedback or detailed user reviews available for the SentrySafe model 1170 in the provided data. Related smaller models show basic utility for fire protection of media, but no specific praise or complaints are recorded for this specific unit.
Choose the 1170 for fire-only protection in dry areas, or the FHW40100 for comprehensive fire and flood protection.
Professional reviewers highlight the SentrySafe 1170's solid fire endurance and UL certification, but emphasize its basic security and lack of waterproofing, positioning it as an ideal solution for organized file storage rather than a high-security vault.
Everyday consumers praise the ease of carrying and file organization, but complain about the key lock feeling cheap and the lack of water resistance leading to ruined papers in floods.
