Key safes, where and which

[locksmiths1 10]

The only one I'd be happy installing is the supra c500 as this is approved by insurance company's and meets the requirments of the police security initiative, Secure by design.

 

http://www.keysafe.co.uk/police_approved_supra_c500_keysafe_002049

 

Avalable from h Harold's for around £50

 

Andy

[Plain Talker 11]

rather than have a key outside, would something like these be more suitable?

 

It's a digital lock, and you have to enter a code to get access.

 

http://www.codelocks.co.uk/products/view/cl600_panic_access_kit

 

There's no key to worry about, and the code can be given only to those who are authorised to be in the property...

[Resident 1,190]

The only one I'd be happy installing is the supra c500 as this is approved by insurance company's and meets the requirments of the police security initiative, Secure by design.

 

http://www.keysafe.co.uk/police_approved_supra_c500_keysafe_002049

 

Avalable from h Harold's for around £50

 

Andy

 

It looks good that one but I have one concern:

 

"Fingerprint resistant"

 

Would it not in fact be better if you could leave a print on it in the event that a would-be attacker tries to open it?

[slugger 10]

rather than have a key outside, would something like these be more suitable?

 

It's a digital lock, and you have to enter a code to get access.

 

http://www.codelocks.co.uk/products/view/cl600_panic_access_kit

 

There's no key to worry about, and the code can be given only to those who are authorised to be in the property...

 

Seems a reasonable solution, albeit very expensive.

[modforlife 10]

I'd go for a cheap one. A burglar will find an easier way in than breaking a key safe from the wall then smashing it open.

 

I think if you did you'd find your house insurance would be invalid if it didn't meet their specified standards.

[bus man 10]

NOTE

 

If you are able to do so get one of the slighly more expensive ones where everything is hinged, the cheaper ones you have to take the weather cover off , find some where to put it , put the code in the front comes off you then have to find somewhere to put it while you get the key out. You then need to put everything back. The hinged versions just open so its easier.

 

Have you asked if the council can provide and or fit one they did ours, we found the price very reasonable and the fitting was excellent

[andysm 18]

The fingerprint and scratch resistance is so that no-one can see which buttons you are pressing to open the key safe. If there are visible fingerprints around the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 then the thief knows what the numbers are and just needs to try a few permutations.

[gym_rat 10]

just to add to this - we can fit you one that sends you a text every time someone opens the box to use the key.

 

works both ways, you know mums had her visit or not!

[cazza 10]

Screwfix sell a decent one for £12.79. It's the one I use:

 

http://www.screwfix.com/p/master-lock-5-key-combination-key-safe/77908

 

we had to supply one for my 96 yr old aunt last year for a carer to get in same one as this but we got it from b&q we have no problems with it and easy to use i would reccomend it to anyone ,social services did not offer us this service they told us to get one fitted before they would send my aunt home .

[Printer 10]

Sheffield council provide and fit key locks, for a charge. It is the same office that organise city wide alarms, if you mum, or anyone's vulnerable family and friends, do not have a city wide alarm please look into getting one. They save lives! If a fit and health person falls they can easily get up of the floor, but if pan elderly/less able bodied person falls they cannot, particularly if they sustain an injury.

 

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/adult/our-services/citywidealarm.html

[cazza 10]

City wide alarms is a good service to have well worth the cost at around twenty pound per month for peace of mind.

[SHYTOT 10]

The only one I'd be happy installing is the supra c500 as this is approved by insurance company's and meets the requirments of the police security initiative, Secure by design.

 

http://www.keysafe.co.uk/police_approved_supra_c500_keysafe_002049

 

Avalable from h Harold's for around £50

 

Andy

 

I have a spare one of these available in full working order for a reasonable bid.