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MESA MBF & MSC Series Burglary & Fire Safes Now In Stock!

June 20th, 2012

We’ve received a new inventory of MESA MBF & MSC Series safes. You may have noticed that the MESA MBF Series burglary and fire safes are no longer in the sandstone finish that we previously have sold. MESA has introduced a brand new design and finish to their already existing popular safe. The biggest change you’ll see is the new elegantly glossy coated, smooth charcoal-gray finish. This new color is very simple, yet provides a clean and beautiful look that can complement any household or office. The front door also has a different look, adding a nice border that connects to the MESA logo, giving it a sense of MESA’s own style.

Aside from the look and color, the MBF Series safes still provide the same exact features as before. Nothing has changed in providing quality, protection and security. Why fix it when it’s not broke? That only means with the same security features including two-hour fire protection and high-strength steel that these safes will surely sell out again. Not only have these safes proven their durability and security, but also they’re also very affordable. These inexpensive safes have proven why they’re such as popular seller without sacrificing quality.

Just like our MBF Series safes, MESA’s MSC Series high security safes also had a makeover. No more are the days when the safe was in an electric blue color finish. MESA has provided a more neutral look to accommodate more to your furniture. The stylish and well-designed look of the MSC Series units is now in a gray textured color. Like the MBF Series, the MSC Series still features the same exact attributes as before. Also with a two-hour fire rating, the MSC units provide a decorative tri-spoke handle, 1” defense barrier of outer and inner plates that are enclosed with fire-resistant material, plus massive 1” diameter live locking bolts.  They also feature heavy-duty hinges for added security. Just imagine the MBF Series, but on steroids and you have the MSC Series!

These MSC Series safes will also sell as quickly as the MBF series safes. Although the MSC Series safes cost more than the MBF Series, you’re still getting the most bang for your buck. If you need more than just the basic protection and want a sure upgrade from the MBF Series, then the MSC Series is definitely for you. Still very affordable and inexpensive for what you get, but never sacrificing quality and protection.

So start protecting and securing all your valuable assets from theft, fire and burglary. You never know when the unexpected will happen. MESA has definitely provided us with the perfect look that most people will be more than satisfied and happy about. Be prepared and start looking into buying one of these safes. Remember, we only have a limited supply!

Floor Safes Provide Excellent Hidden Protection

June 13th, 2012

We have a wide variety of safes available in our online store. Whether you need a safe for traveling, home or business use, we carry the type of safe you need. If you intend on hiding and concealing your safe, then we recommend looking into purchasing a floor safe. Floor safes provide excellent hidden protection from theft and burglary. Keep intruders and robbers guessing, as your safe is hidden from sight.

Just like wall safes, floor safes are installed into the floor rather than in your wall. The advantage of having a floor safe installed into the floor rather than the wall is that your safe has an extra barrier of protection and is more difficult to remove. Instead of being installed in wall where it’s only protected by mostly dry wall, floor safes are usually installed into a concrete floor. That means the safe is protected by a solid concrete barrier as well as having a solid steel frame. This makes it difficult for any thief from cracking the safe open through any side of the safe. Plus the ability to conceal the safe makes it almost impossible for any intruder to find.

That’s one of the main reasons why people choose to purchase a floor safe. They don’t intend on moving the safe very often and most prefer to keep it in one place. The most common places some people leave their safe is in their bedroom, office, basement, attic or garage. The only problem with keeping your safe there is that it’s visible and is where most burglars and thieves look. The first place a thief will look is in the master bedroom, raiding inside your closet. Although most thieves won’t dare to crack open a safe while inside your home, they’ll do the next best thing, try to take it with them. Most thieves will do anything they can to get inside, so they’ll steal the whole safe and bring it back home, where they’ll have more time to crack it open without being caught. That’s one of the main advantages to having a floor safe. A thief isn’t able to steal your floor safe, and that’s if they find it first.

Other great advantages to having a floor safe is that it provides excellent fire protection. In case of a fire emergency such as wildfires, cooking or electrical accidents, your safe will stay intact mainly because it’s surrounded by concrete, but is also inside of the floor where it’s less exposed to high temperatures or contact with fire. Not only are they resistant to fires, but other natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. Some floor safes do provide a waterproof dust cover to prevent any moisture or water from seeping through the door of the safe. But most of the time, with anything that is installed within the floor, you always want to protect your valuables from moisture to prevent rust, corrosion or mildew. That’s why also protecting any of your valuables with a waterproof container or a dehumidifier would be ideal inside your floor safe.

The most common items to put into a floor safe are jewelry, cash, documents, handguns, photos and small collectibles. Larger items such as shotguns, paintings or trophies may need a larger safe. The floor safe is perfect for anyone that wants to secure extra cash, gold, gems, necklaces, precious metals and other rare items because they’re compact enough to fit into a floor safe as well as keeping it away from thieves. Keeping handguns and small weapons such as knives are also recommended to prevent any accidents and children from accessing them. It keeps your weapons hidden from any intruders and thieves, as well as keeping you and your family safe.

A floor safe can be a great commodity for either your home or business. It’s inexpensive and affordable, yet provides the great quality you’ve come to expect. Although installation into a concrete floor can take some time and effort, when properly installed, you’ll finally have the peace of mind you deserve. Most floor safes come with a U.L. Listed Group II combination lock, with over 1 million possible combinations. They also feature locking bolts that prevent the door from being opened through forced entry. As with all our safes, it’s constructed from heavy-duty steel, providing durability and strength to last a lifetime.

AmVaultX6 High Security Safes Now Available On SecurityBase.com!

April 26th, 2012

Need the ultimate protection in high security storage? Well look no further because we now have AMSEC’s new and heavyweight high security composite safes in stock and available on our online store! Just like the rest of AMSEC’s safes, they are manufactured and built in the United States. They have also been tested for quality assurance passing the Underwriter’s Laboratories standard procedures. These safes may cost you a pretty penny, but in the long run, if you need the absolute best and a heavy-duty safe, then it doesn’t get closer than this. Here are some of the specifications and features that this safe has to offer.

The AmVaultX6 is constructed with a three-inch defense barrier of inner and outer steel plates. In addition to it’s thick and dense barrier it is enclosed with interlocking heavy-duty steel. Inside is high strength concrete that surpasses 12,000 PSI and a high-density high-strength ceramic matrix. Not only is the defense barrier made out of concrete to insure protection against manipulative attacks, but is also constructed of high density insulating materials for two hours of certified and approved fire protection. The superior design and craftsmanship of the new AmVaultX6 is impermeable to burglary attacks by the most sophisticated equipment used today and against extreme fires.

There are five different models of the AmVaultX6. Each model contains the same specifications and features such as 6” door thickness and 3” body thickness, but differ in exterior and interior dimensions, weight, and interior capacity. The smallest of the five is the CFX252016 AmVaultX6 safe. It has a height of 31 inches, width of 26 inches and a depth of 25.25 inches. Even as the smallest safe in its series, it still weighs in at 1,433 pounds. Here’s a glimpse at the models and their specifications:

Model: CFX352020

Exterior Dimensions (H” x W” x D”): 41” x 26” 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 8.1 Cubic Feet

Weight: 1,946 lbs.

Model: CFX452020

Exterior Dimensions: 51” x 26” x 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 10.4 Cubic Feet

Weight: 2,343 lbs.

Model: CFX584820

Exterior Dimensions: 64” x 34” 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 18.8 Cubic Feet

Weight: 3,418 lbs.

Model: CFX703620

Exterior Dimensions: 76” x 42” x 29.25”

Interior Capacity: 29.2 Cubic Feet

Weight: 4,578 lbs.

Here are some other details about the AmVaultX6 High Security Safes:

  • Feature a two-hour 350°F factory fire rating and tested at temperatures of up to 1850°F. The ability to withstand against fires for two hours offer far more protection than most safes. Some safes only offer 30-minutes to an hour of fire protection.
  • The locking mechanism is equipped with six to ten massive 1.5” diameter chrome plated, solid steel locking bolts. Each bolt is then inserted in between the body’s protected exterior and their respective bolt chambers. Most safes offer the standard 1” diameter bolts, but these bolts are far larger for extra security.

As you can see, the AMSEC AmVaultX6 is AMSEC’s most impenetrable high security safe to date. It offers ultimate security against theft and robbery on all six sides of the safe and comes in 5 different sizes. If you’re looking for the finest in burglary and fire protection for all your personal belongings, then this is definitely a safe that will get the job done.

If you carry expensive jewelry, extremely rare paraphernalia, large amounts of cash, gold, collectibles, photos, family deeds, insurance, social security information, classified documents, sensitive records and other irreplaceable items, then you’ll need the cream of the crop. This is definitely the recommended choice!

October is Fire Safety & Prevention Month

October 10th, 2011

As a provider of security and safety supplies, we acknowledge the importance of Fire Safety and Prevention month. We want you to become more aware and acquainted to many of the fire safety measures. Even though some places are more prone to fire dangers such as warm climate areas in Texas, Arizona and Southern California, fires can happen anytime, anywhere.  Whether you leave your stove on or a gas leak in your home, they can happen wherever you are unexpectedly. Not only can fires happen in your home, they can also happen at school or work. That’s why knowing the extra safety precautions to prevent and save you from fires is of the utmost importance.

When you’re inside a building, it is necessary that you have an escape plan in case of a fire emergency. Make sure you that there are at least two different routes with which you can exit the building. Always have a leader or someone who is assigned to help in case of a fire emergency to direct and help those in need. You need someone to keep everyone calm and composed so that everyone leaves the vicinity in a timely manner instead of scattering around in panic. Have one person call 911 to report the fire. You should have an assigned meeting area to keep track of every individual in the building as people leave. This will make it easier to find out who is still in the building and who is safe outside. Taking roll call is the best way to keep track of people.

If you don’t have a smoke detector in your home, then you should immediately buy and install one. The Fire Department recommends installing the smoke detectors usually in the hallway and bedrooms of your home. When purchasing a smoke detector, make sure that it has the Underwriter’s Laboratories seal that ensures it has been tested and approved for quality and performance. Many homes are already installed with smoke detectors, but you’ll be surprised to how many of them actually don’t work. Why is that? It’s because sometimes we forget to change the battery and no longer operates. Remember to always check and test your smoke detectors every week. You never know when an unexpected fire will occur while you are asleep in bed, in the front lawn or backyard.

 

Here are a couple of other fire safety measures that we should pay close attention to:

  • Be Prepared and Ready. The simple safety measures can save your life.
    • Install and make sure that you have a smoke detector in all rooms, hallways, and other important areas of your home.
    • At least test them every week or every month to make sure they work properly.
    • Have a safety plan for getting in and out of the building. Fire drills are very important, especially if you have children.
  • Smoke is also an eminent danger!
    • We always think about the fires, but smoke is usually the first killer when it comes to fire dangers.
    • Smoke sucks all the oxygen from the air causing you to pass out and leave you vulnerable.
    • Smoke contains poison gases and can get extremely hot very quickly.
    • Smoke is sneaky and usually won’t even know until its too late, which is why having a smoke detector is needed for every home.
  • Preventing Fires
    • When cooking in the kitchen, never leave it unattended. If you do need to leave, make sure you keep the heat low on the stove and return as soon as possible.
    • If you smoke cigarettes, first run water over them before you dump them into the trash. Keep the area clean of any dropped cigarettes; they can potentially start a fire.
    • When lighting candles, always have an adult do it and blow it out. Make sure you have candles that won’t fall and are contained in a fireproof holder. Always place candles away from children, pets and out of reach where it might fall and cause a fire.
    • Keep any flammable items such as chemicals, sprays, matches or lighters in a safe and secure place.

Products Spotlight: The Power of Two Security Features In One

July 19th, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here at Security Base, we know that you have questions concerning the different features and details of each safe. We provide a full line of different safes available to you, whether it’s for your own business or for your home. We know that some of you might be confused or don’t know the differences of each particular safe we provide, so we’re here to help.

This is our first product spotlight feature on our blog. Here we’ll discuss a specific type of product and why we recommend it. You’ll get a better understanding of the product and if it’s the right choice for you. Today’s product spotlight is the Burglary and Fire Safes. Our burglary and fire safes provide the power of two main and important security features all-in-one safe, which is why we recommend this safe. If you’re looking to protect your valuables against theft in addition to fire, then this is the ultimate solution.

You have to keep in mind that each burglary and fire safe has different fire and TL ratings. Some of them can resist forced attempts of up to 15 minutes while others can be 30 minutes. As for the fire rating, some of the safes can withstand 350°F for 1 or 2 hours. Make sure you read the description of the safe to see what type of rating it contains. All the burglary and fire safes are U.L. listed and have been tested for quality to ensure that the safe is able to withstand physical attacks as well as resisting fire all while keeping the stored valuables safe from harm.

To get a better understanding of what it means to be U.L. Listed certified, the Underwriters Laboratories® team up with manufacturers to deliver safe products to their customers through U.L. testing, certification and even follow-ups. The U.L. Mark is very important that every manufacturer has to present a design layout of the U.L. Mark to a U.L. label center for review to make sure that all the necessary information meets the standard format. It’s to ensure that every safe is inspected and checked to meet the overall requirements for safety and security.

One of the products we have available that we recommend is AMSEC’s Burglary & Fire Safe BF1512. Tested under the vigorous procedures of Underwriter’s Laboratories, this particular safe has received certification as a 350°F, One Hour Fire Label and Residential Security Container Burglary safe.

 

AMSEC Burglary & Fire Safe BF1512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Notable Features:

  • Lifetime Fire Replacement and One-Year Parts and Labor.
  • “B” Rated Heavy-Duty Construction
  • Three massive 1’’ diameter solid steel chrome-plated locking bolts preventing burglars from prying it open
  • Heavy-Duty steel hinges provide easy smooth door operation.
  • Durable and attractive granite finish or sandstone textured with a plush interior.

 

 

Another Burglary and Fire Safe we would like to mention is MESA’s MBF3820. This safe has a two-hour fire rating that has been tested under extremely hot temperatures. To make the safe even more remarkably durable and tough is that it was also dropped from a height of 30 feet then reheated for another 45 minutes to ensure the finest quality.

MESA Burglary & Fire Safe - MBF3820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Notable Features:

  • Two-Hour Fire Rating Tested in Temperatures up to 1830°F
  • Battery Operated Electronic Lock Protected By Internal Spring Loaded Relocking Device
  • One Anchor Hole Provided to Secure Safe To The Floor
  • Heavy Duty Hinges for Added Security and Provide Easy Smooth Door Operation
  • Massive 1’’ Diameter Live Locking Bolts

 

These are the products we recommend especially during the summer when fires are more probable and thefts occur while on vacation.

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