Question about GUN SAFE LOCKS

[solrtex]

Hello All-

I am looking at buying a new gun safe that has a LaGard Digital combination lock and keypad on it. I had two safes that went through a fire (both were old manual combo styles) and after a few hours they opened right up. My question is this.....if a electronic lock goes through a serious fire...is the lock destroyed? and if so how would I get the safe open again? (without using dynamite or drilling it) Do any of you guys know how the electronic locks handle fire and what the procedure would be to open it back up after being burned??
Thanks!
G.S.

 

[MassMan]

If I am not mistaken, a safe with lifetime warranty replaces anything damaged in a fire, including the lock. I believe Cannon offers the best warranty in the business. If the safe is damaged they replace the safe and pay to have the old one removed and the new one delivered. And no, I don't own a Cannon safe!

 

[a1abdj]

I am looking at buying a new gun safe that has a LaGard Digital combination lock and keypad on it.

That's a good first start. (From my experience) LaGards tend to have fewer problems than the S&Gs when it comes to the electronics. From a mechanical standpoint, I prefer the S&Gs.

I had two safes that went through a fire (both were old manual combo styles) and after a few hours they opened right up.

I'm assuming the safes weren't hot for long. Safe dials are made out of plastic, or a soft metal that's been plated. They usually melt off in fires.

if a electronic lock goes through a serious fire...is the lock destroyed?

Usually the keypad is, but not the lock. Of course the wires are probably going to be melted as well, so a new keypad won't do you much good.

and if so how would I get the safe open again?

A safe tech, or other qualified locksmith. You can find them under "Safes & Vaults" in your local yellow pages, or at www.savta.org.

If I am not mistaken, a safe with lifetime warranty replaces anything damaged in a fire, including the lock.

So does your insurance company (which is why these safe manufacturers don't really replace very many burned or burglarized safes).

I believe Cannon offers the best warranty in the business. If the safe is damaged they replace the safe and pay to have the old one removed and the new one delivered.

Many companies offer the same warranty, but it's still not worth messing with. Why would you not report the safe along with the rest of the loss to your insurance company?