Cathedral Products DSBA4 UL Certified Lockable A4 Fire & Waterproof Security Chest

Excellent sturdy case that hopefully I will not have to test its fireproof or waterproof properties, but will mention that it is extremely heavy for exactly those reasons.

This thing is an absolute beast. I wouldn't be surprised if it's bomb proof. As other users have said, it is very heavy but the handle makes it easier to move around and I think most grown men/women would be able to lift it without too much trouble. A4 paper fits in well but I wish it was a tiny bit bigger so all A4 papers could sit completely flat. With the way it is, A4 edges will curl ever so slightly up on the edges of the inside of the box. But if, like me, you only have a hand full of documents that you want to keep safely together in one place, this is a very good solution. I don't rate the lock much (reckon it could easily be picked by someone experienced in that) but it's good enough to stop kids, nosey guests etc having a peek. EDIT: Forgot to add, a fairly generous sized pouch of the silica stuff was included which is a bonus as you don't have to buy it separately or wait for your next pair of shoes.

I have an older, similar but significantly larger case that easily fits A4 documents whilst they are within the envelopes they were sent in. (After opening them, I like to keep the documents in their original envelopes to keep them apart whilst filing them and make it easy to remove a given document / set of papers by picking the correct envelope). This case is smaller than my old one so, whilst A4 documents DO lie flat inside it nicely on their own, they do not quite lie flat if still in their containing envelope as the envelope is obviously slightly larger than A4 - which somewhat ruins my filing system of keeping given documents in their own envelopes! That said, it is a solidly built case and as smaller, it is easier to move around the room than my larger one. All in all, it gets 5 stars all round for quality as it is a great, solid and compact case but 1 star removed from overall total as it does not work for A4 pages if left in their envelopes as described above. (The description does however show the case's internal dimensions so I guess I bear responsibility for this as I should have measured the envelopes (rather than the A4 documents) when checking fit!). Bottom line is do your own measurements and if you just need to store A4 documents lying flat on their own (or smaller things), this is a fantastic case, exactly as their description and for a very accessible price so I recommend it but, if you want to store your documents in envelopes slightly larger than A4 (as required to fit A4 sheets in them), measure the envelopes themselves carefully and compare to the internal dimensions (you will probably find they will not quite lie flat!) or decide on your filing system first!).

* Physical This is a HEAVY duty piece of kit for the protection of a4 docs you can't afford to lose. It very heavy, with oversized clasp fastenings. The device is opened with the keys in the lock. It's locked when rotating and removal of the key. There are two keys and make a copy of the number in the safe is to be copied securely in case you lose both of these keys. It does say opening the document safe every month to stop papers going mouldy with trapped humidity. This can cope with extream heat and water protection to an impressive level. It's over-engineered but in a good way. its a fair price and it came quickly to our house. I had an issue with the locking mechanism of this deed safe, but eventually found their contact details and proved a great help. Youtube has a video on how to EASILY repair this locking issue. Cathedral Products, Unit 3, Plant Lane Business Park, Plant Ln, Burntwood WS7 3GN, Telephone 01543 224100,

For a box to store all our valuable documents safe from fire (and water from the fire brigade) this is an ideal solution for most households. It is NOT a Safe though and not intended to be. It is securely locked to avoid prying eyes but a burglar would have not problem breaking into the box. The box is big enough inside for A4 documents and deep enough for a great many other valuable documents like passports, birth and marriage certificates and Wills, etc. The box is bigger than expected outside as the surrounding box is quite thick and made of a tough plastic. It is surprisingly heavy, as if it is lead lined, but you would not be carrying it around much. When I told friends about it they admitted they kept essential documents safe in silly places like the loft! Once I had Wills and legal documents to protect I looked for a safe box and this meets all my requirements. As it is not intended to be a Safe, I have attached the key by a metal chain to the case so it can be opened after any fire occurs.

I nearly didn’t buy this one, but it seems to have a few more millimetres of internal size than others. Plus, I found a video on YouTube of a Russian hillbilly burning this exact model in a bonfire and being surprised and impressed that papers (and a calculator) that he put inside were unharmed. What is really annoying, as well as worrying, is that the clasps are misleadingly silver coloured plastic, so the only thing actually holding the box closed in a fire will be the small flimsy metal hook catch on the key lock. Also, you can’t remove the key unless you lock the box. Personally I see no point in locking something which is portable like this, but I am forced to lock it, in order to make sure it’s properly closed. So, I have had to tie the keys to the handle! After a fire, you’d be opening this box with a hammer and chisel anyway, so this key design is just an inconvenience. In summary, a decent product but penny pinching on the clasp design, and an inconvenient lock mark it down.

Yep, seems decent. Well constructed and has a wee bit more interior space than the others I looked at.

Very good value for money

Necesitaba un lugar seguro donde guardar documentos importantes protegidos de cualquier evento. El aspecto y el peso impresionan, una verdadera caja fuerte. Necesitaba que fuera a prueba de fuego y de inundaciones, por suerte todavía no he podido averiguar estas caracteristicas aún. Pero ojo! no es nada pequeño y ligero, todo lo contrario. Muy aconsejado.

Sehr hochwertige Verarbeitung. Der Innenraum dürfte 2 cm noch vertragen, da er meine DIN A 4 Blätter nur leicht gebogen verstaut.

Lieferung per DHL im normalen Zeitrahmen (ca 5 Werktage). Bedienungsanleitung in englischer Sprache plus verständliche Skizzen. Der Koffersafe wiegt ca 14kg... was auf seine hohe Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Feuerhitze und Wasserdichtigkeit hoffen lässt. DIN A4-Blätter bzw -Verträge passen (samt Klarsichthüllen) ohne zu knicken hinein (keine DIN A4-Ordner !!!). Ich hoffe nicht, daß der Ernstfall einmal eintreten wird. Aber falls doch, dann vertraue ich auf diesen Dokumentenschutz.

altamente recomendable por la seguridad que aporta. el tamaño de capacidad es A4. pero justo justo A4, unos milímetros de margen hubieran sido de agradecer, ya que los documentos caben exactamente y a veces cuesta retirarlos para su consulta. en todo caso es una caja muy maciza y de elevado peso, que dan una gran sensación de confianza y seguridad. cierres pesados, duros y rígidos que completan el conjunto y la sensación de seguridad que transmiten

Parece que aguantaría lo que promete, pero faltan 1 cm de caja por cada lado para que entren bien los documentos. Vino envuelta simplemente en su caja, con lo que llegó la caja rota en una esquina y casi abierta por debajo, me parece que lo envían poco protegida. Pesa bastante, esperemos que aguante, pero tengo que comprar otra y no sé si elegiría éste mismo modelo por el sitio interior, no me gusta doblar los documentos importantes.