Anybody Lighted their Safe?

TAROMAN · Feb 14, 2012

Inside of my safe is a black hole. Its time to get it lighted up in there.
What comes to mind first are the new(?) LED rope lights. Seems as if one of these just inside the door edge would do the deed.
Anybody tried this?

cjw3 · Feb 14, 2012

Rope light. I used about 8' and sort of strung it around where it was needed. Works OK and is easily customized.

johngross · Feb 14, 2012

I would think a light would be standard equipment nowadays. My 20+ year old safe, which is a nice but not deluxe model, came with a built in light with a door jamb switch. The light operates like on a a refrigerator door

John Gross

Rule3 · Feb 14, 2012

I have a long goose neck LED desk lamp on top of my safe. It will shine on the combo dial and when open does a good job of lighting up the inside. Bought two at Costco, the other for reloading.

Pretty much like this one, but no where that expensive!

http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Daylight-LED-Desk-Lamp/dp/B005D24XCG

rags · Feb 14, 2012

Rope lighting was how Browning used to do their stock light kits. I did my own install and have since added an 8ft piece. Added a micro switch during the first install on the frame of the door. Do the lights go out when the door is closed? Yep. Just like a refrigerator!

bgrafsr · Feb 14, 2012

I use battery operated motion detection LED lights.

sipowicz · Feb 14, 2012

Don't need a light...the rich deep blue from My Colt lights it up nicely...

TAROMAN · Feb 14, 2012

sipowicz said:
Don't need a light...the rich deep blue from My Colt lights it up nicely...

Sip,

Ouch! ya got me on that - where's the "like" button gone?

mtelkhntr · Feb 14, 2012

I put rope light inside my browning and ran it around the underside of the slotted shelf and along the bottom edges. That way it lit the guns from the top & bottom. It came with a rope light around the inside of the door but it didn't do much to light up the way back recesses.

mkk41 · Feb 14, 2012

Used to have 2-d cell powered , flashlight bulb 'utility' lights , but recently replaced them with these small battery-powered LED lights installed in each safe with sticky-back velcro (ez removal for battery replacement).

Innovative Lighting, Inc 3-White Led Portable Battery Operated Light - 341358, Boat Lighting at Sportsman's Guide

Mickey D · Feb 14, 2012

-rags- said:
Rope lighting was how Browning used to do their stock light kits. I did my own install and have since added an 8ft piece. Added a micro switch during the first install on the frame of the door. Do the lights go out when the door is closed? Yep. Just like a refrigerator!

Are you sure?

max · Feb 14, 2012

I installed rope lighting when I first got my safe over 20 years ago. No switch, I just plug it in when needed.

bodyarmorguy · Feb 14, 2012

johngross said:
I would think a light would be standard equipment nowadays. My 20+ year old safe, which is a nice but not deluxe model, came with a built in light with a door jamb switch. The light operates like on a a refrigerator door

John Gross

Most safes now have multiple shelves so a single light at the top just causes a shadow on all the shelves below.

-rags- said:
Rope lighting was how Browning used to do their stock light kits. I did my own install and have since added an 8ft piece

+1 on rope lights, I strung a whole series of them inside of mine. Get the LED lights, they cost a little more but burn less electricity, do not get hot, I have no worries of leaving them on while the safe is closed.

I will try to shoot (no pun) some pics and post.

rags · Feb 14, 2012

Mickey D said:
Are you sure?

How do you think I marked the holes for the switch?

A VERY trusting bro in law closed me in. I told him if he tried any funny stuff, I'd shoot my way out and find him!

I knew then that I was clauster!

sipowicz · Feb 14, 2012

krehmkej said:
Sip,

Ouch! ya got me on that - where's the "like" button gone?

We have to go old school now and type it yourself...

But you can't just type "like" as it's too short....

LIKE

rimfired · Feb 14, 2012

I've used the rope lighting but it does burn out. I bought a kit at a big hardware store for under-counter (kitchen/bar) low voltage lights. Replaceable bulbs and compact. Now all I have to do is buy a safe.

ajgibb · Feb 15, 2012

Just got a used Liberty 25. I've brought power in through the 3/8" hole in the lower back corner of the safe. I used 14/3 cord (overkill, I know) because its diameter matched the diameter of the hole in the safe. I'm going to use a Goldenrod or some similar heat source to keep the temp above dew point and avoid condensation. I'm going to get lights from LED Lighting Manufacturers - Inspired LED.
I haven't decided whether to go with their LED panels or the flexible strips but I'm leaning toward the latter. I'm going to mount them across the top and full length down the sides just inside the door frame and facing inwards. That will be 22" across the top, 34" down the hinge side (the long gun side) and 53" down the other side
I haven't found a door switch yet. Suggestions welcome.

Babalooie · Feb 15, 2012

Fifteen years ago, I ran power for a golden rod and also installed an under the counter fluorescent light fixture on the ceiling of my safe. It's held in place with two large threaded magnets. If I need to replace the lamp, I can pull the fixture down.

If I were to do the job today, I'd use LED rope lights. They never burn out.

Babalooie · Feb 15, 2012

sipowicz said:
Don't need a light...the rich deep blue from My Colt lights it up nicely...

Sip, I had to put on my sunglasses when looking at that photo. It's a beauty. I prefer the matte finish of the Agent. It's lower maintinance.

Beemerguy53 · Feb 15, 2012

max said:
I installed rope lighting when I first got my safe over 20 years ago. No switch, I just plug it in when needed.

I have a small fluorescent undercabinet fixture attached to the inside of the top surface of the safe, and I too just plug it when I open the safe. It lights up the inside adequately. Not ideal, but simple, quick, and cheap...

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