Steel Head Outdoors Modular Safe

[John_M52]

Not an advertisement and I am not affiliated...

Just bought and installed a 32" wide modular safe on the third floor. I carried the top/bottom/back pieces but needed my wife's help (she lifts weights) with the sides. The door was a bear and it took me and a strong buddy to get it up two flights of stairs. 500 lbs when done. Assembly was one person except for the door. All in all a pretty nice safe. It's maybe 1/2 the weight and 2/3 the price of a comparable Amsec. Its burglary and fire rating are lower but it's not just a thin steel shell. Anyway, there was no way I was going to try and get a 1,000 lb safe up two varnished wooden staircases.

 

[Countrycuz]

I like the concept, the thought of getting one into my house has delayed me from getting another safe. It's hard for me to round up a couple of strong buddies like I used to. Does it bolt together? Bolt to floor?

 

[John_M52]

I like the concept, the thought of getting one into my house has delayed me from getting another safe. It's hard for me to round up a couple of strong buddies like I used to. Does it bolt together? Bolt to floor?

It bolts together from the inside and has holes to bolt to the floor and a hole for a wire for a light or dehumidifier. The rivets you see on the outside hold the interior walls and insulation sandwich together but have nothing to do with holding the safe walls together. Company says the fire rating is 1200 degrees for 30 minutes.

 

[Justin T]

I would also guess that since the package delivered would come in pieces, it wouldn't necessarily scream "gun safe" if delivered at the curb.

 

[martyd]

I hope you put it over a supporting wall.

I remember when waterbeds were collapsing floors, granted they are more than 1000# but none the less 1000# distributed over approximately 6 sq ft would be somewhat stressful on the floor.

 

[John_M52]

I hope you put it over a supporting wall.

I remember when waterbeds were collapsing floors, granted they are more than 1000# but none the less 1000# distributed over approximately 6 sq ft would be somewhat stressful on the floor.

It's on my 3rd floor, along with my gym.... ugh

 

[John_M52]

I would also guess that since the package delivered would come in pieces, it wouldn't necessarily scream "gun safe" if delivered at the curb.

Came in 5 5.5' x 3' x 8" cardboard boxes strapped to a pallet. Could have been anything. Packaging was very good and no scratches/damage from shipping. Lift gate to the end of the driveway.

 

[John_M52]

Looks like a Steelhead OutHOUSE with the plumbing going to it...

Haha yeah I just replaced the steam unit so hopefully I don't need to wiggle in there anytime soon

 

[Alpo]

I hope you put it over a supporting wall.

I remember when waterbeds were collapsing floors, granted they are more than 1000# but none the less 1000# distributed over approximately 6 sq ft would be somewhat stressful on the floor.

I have heard, but don't know if it's true or not, that if you put down a full sheet of three-quarter inch plywood, then put your safe on top of the sheet of plywood, it spreads the footprint out over 32 square feet.


This makes sense to me, but I am not an engineer. Nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Op, make sure to get your dehumidifier working. Especially on the third floor. The constant rise and fall of the temperature will cause condensation inside the safe. I would use gun socks as well.

And God forbid if your house burns down, your safe will not longer be on the third floor.

 

[chief38]

Good job! Much better than keeping your collection in a closet! Remember, gun safes are really meant to slow down more than prevent entry. There isn't a gun safe made that a pro who has the knowledge and right tools can get into. It's just a question of how long it takes. Unless they know you will be gone for an extended period of time, thieves usually want to get in and out as fast as possible.

As important as the safe is, it's very important to bolt it to the floor in all four corners from the inside. A safe thrown down on its back is much more vulnerable. The next thing (if possible) would to lock the safe in a closet with a solid wood or metal door and alarm the safe to Central Station. I use a separate alarm panel for mine and use a different code than our house alarm.

Last but not least, try not to disclose your safe to strangers, workers, etc. The less that know about it the less likely you are to have it compromised.

 

[Justin T]

Last but not least, try not to disclose your safe to strangers, workers, etc. The less that know about it the less likely you are to have it compromised.

This is why modular safes intrigue me. OP confirms this above—They can be dropped curbside in front of all the neighbors and any other onlookers and it doesnt look like a gun safe.