Installing a golden rod in a safe

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I finally got a golden rod for my residential security container. (safe)
Does anyone have any pointers about putting this thing in?
I am not too excited about drilling a hole but I guess its nessassary.

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Wingmaster
 
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Wingmaster said:
I finally got a golden rod for my residential security container. (safe)
Does anyone have any pointers about putting this thing in?
I am not too excited about drilling a hole but I guess its nessassary.

Thanks
Wingmaster
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Look closely, there might just be a pre drilled hole that has a removable plug to pass the wire through.. most times it's close to the bottom in the corner..

If not, drilling a small hole in the back of the safe is really not a problem..or risk.. to pass the wire through..

The other way is to drill a small hole.. cut the end off of a power strip, pass it though the hole and attach a replacement male plug to the power strip ( Home Depot).. them you will have power for the golden rod and later if you want to add lighting.. you already have power in the safe..

PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE AR IN THE SAFE.. IT WAS LOST IN A BOATING MISHAP 50 MILES OFF SHORE:eek:



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Most of the safes already have a hole drilled, but if not, it's no problem to drill one with a sharp bit, and then de burr the hole. ditrina has a good idea of using a power strip so you can plug in what ever you need in there. I don't know how much it would help but I filled the hole around the cord with fire proof caulking to give it a little more resistance in case of a house fire.
 
How hot do these things get? Do I need to worry about it getting against the inside surface of the safe?
Thanks for the information so far.

Wingmaster
 
I drilled a hole in the back of mine and it just kept on drilling, it seemed to be extremely thick. I figured it out though when the 7 1/2 size shot started rolling out around the drill bit. It seems I forgot a case of shotgun shells on the bottom of the safe. Fortunately I didn't drill into the primer end of the sacrificed shell. Not one of my more shining moments. :(

I did install a multiple outlet so I could add a light.
 
they get warm...not hot enough to set fire...there should be a stand included to set it in...they do a great job
 
Wingmaster said:
How hot do these things get? Do I need to worry about it getting against the inside surface of the safe?
Thanks for the information so far.

Wingmaster
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From checking mine, they run right around 120 degrees.
 
FWIW a 60 watt bulb and socket will accomplish the same plus light the safe.My wife found a battery powered temperature/humidity meter someplace that gives constant readings.Very helpful knowing humidity in the safe or gunroom.
 
wundudnee said:
I drilled a hole in the back of mine and it just kept on drilling, it seemed to be extremely thick. I figured it out though when the 7 1/2 size shot started rolling out around the drill bit. It seems I forgot a case of shotgun shells on the bottom of the safe. Fortunately I didn't drill into the primer end of the sacrificed shell. Not one of my more shining moments. :(

I did install a multiple outlet so I could add a light.
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AhahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhhaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
 
Place it lower in the safe, as the warmth will rise within the safe.
 
I got my safe in 1981 and the dealer included a Golden rod and told me to cut the wire and poke the wire out from the inside and tape/heat shrink the end with the plug back together. I was checking for a gun this past week and got colse enough to feel the Golden rod and it was warm I did not know if it would last this long, 30+ years but its still working. Jeff
 
My safe came with a hole pre-drilled in the metal outer layer, but not through the "insulation." I drilled one from the outside in, but the carpet/fabric lining got caught in the bit as it came through and got twisted and torn. Be careful with those dangerous drill bits!
 
If ya drill a hole , get an appropriate size rubber grommet from the local hardware or auto supply store to keep the steel from cutting or rubbing thru the wires insulation. My first USA-made Goldenrod had a removable plug so ya only had to drill a small hole.
 
I think we finally tossed mine out. I pulled it out and put in a light rope, the kind folks use around windows and stuff at this time of the year. I just left it turned on all the time. Sure, it was probably 50w, but not a huge hit.

Then we kind of adopted a mother cat about 6 or 7 years ago. She was an outdoor cat and I didn't want her inside. In the fall we put an old blanket out on the porch glider. It had a pad that was probably 3 or 4" thick. Then in January it was forecast to get down below zero, so I just found the goldenrod and stuck it under the blanket. The darn cat kind of had a nest made in the blanket with the goldenrod right beneath it. Every night she was there, keeping as warm as could be. We fed her all the time and brought out liquid water (wife read its a problem for outdoor animals.) Its the best use of a goldenrod I've seen. But it did melt the plastic cover on the pad. Kind of ruined it. Then the cat ran off. I kind of figured something had gotten her, a coyote or something. Then about 3 years ago I got a phone call at work. It was my wife, and the cat had come back for a visit. She just moved on to a house that let her inside I guess.

We have her sister and two nieces inside. The best cat family I've ever seen. Its the end of the line for them, however. I sprung to get them all fixed. Maybe a shame for well behaved critters.
 
If it's the actual 'Goldenrod' the plug is designed to come apart so you can pass the wire through the safe, and snap the plug back on after.
 
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