Fire proof document etc storage

[12mp82]

I would be more worried about an electronic version, like so much electronic data it can be easily manipulated, whereas the physical ancient document is very difficult to manipulate.

I have other property for which I have the title deeds, all secure in a brief case ready to move with if absolutely necessary.

So, back to these fireproof safes, Are they really worth the money for what in some cases is little protection?

[Manclife]

Manipulated by who? You only need to be able to have a copy for insurance purposes and a basic proof of ID anyway. I can't think of a situation where it would be serious enough to have to bug out yet physical documents would still be important.

Short term incidents such as fire, riots, chemical spills copies of the docs would be fine as you will be able to get replacements.

Long term incidents such as a total break down of society the documents would be meaningless anyway.

For £30 I can carry photo quality copies of my families licences, qualifications, passports, deeds to my house, insurance docs, and the 100's of photos of my family on a set of keys (thought I actually keep it on my grab bag)

This one is bulletproof
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pretec-Bulletpr ... B002330EN0

[the7ps]

Hi all,

Apologies, as I know this isn't the main point of this thread but I couldn't find anything that was similar;

My wife & I have just moved into a second floor flat and want a fire escape ladder, can anyone recommend a make/model?

I am guesstimating a drop of about 15 feet and have done online searches, I just wonder if anyone has any good or bad experiences?

Many thanks

[poppypiesdad]

Hi all,

Apologies, as I know this isn't the main point of this thread but I couldn't find anything that was similar;

My wife & I have just moved into a second floor flat and want a fire escape ladder, can anyone recommend a make/model?

I am guesstimating a drop of about 15 feet and have done online searches, I just wonder if anyone has any good or bad experiences?

Many thanks

http://www.fireprotectiononline.co.uk/f ... adder.html

J

[sg4]

how about scan and put on an encrypted usb stick round a family or friends house. whats the chances of 2 houses burning down

[Moony]

Hi all,

Apologies, as I know this isn't the main point of this thread but I couldn't find anything that was similar;

My wife & I have just moved into a second floor flat and want a fire escape ladder, can anyone recommend a make/model?

I am guesstimating a drop of about 15 feet and have done online searches, I just wonder if anyone has any good or bad experiences?

Many thanks

You do have to be careful that your window is the correct type to use an escape ladder. If the window is too large / too small or has a window sill that is not compatable with these ladders it either will not work or could be potentially dangerous (i.e. it might slip off when you put weight on it). As there are so many different configurations of window layouts it'd be impossible to design one that safely fitted all windows, so if you do buy one try it out as soon as you get it, that way you can return it if it doesn't fit and you will be familiar with how it is deployed if does fit and you ever need it in a real emergency.

[ForgeCorvus]

You do have to be careful that your window is the correct type to use an escape ladder. If the window is too large / too small or has a window sill that is not compatable with these ladders it either will not work or could be potentially dangerous (i.e. it might slip off when you put weight on it). As there are so many different configurations of window layouts it'd be impossible to design one that safely fitted all windows, so if you do buy one try it out as soon as you get it, that way you can return it if it doesn't fit and you will be familiar with how it is deployed if does fit and you ever need it in a real emergency.

This.

Get one, test it for fit and for that matter test it to see if you (and everyone you expect might be using it) can manage the climb


Reminds me, need to check the extinguishers.... I keep the big one under the bed

[the7ps]

Brilliant, thanks all

[Leo1]

If you do get a fireproof safe, make sure its waterproof as well. As the fire service do tend to use a lot of water fighting a fire
Also if you fix it to a wall make sure its on the inside of a outside wall. If you need to retive it, and i hope you dont. If will be easier to find, as you wont have a load of what was you house on top of it.

Leo

[Mr R]

These were recommended on the 'Gadget Show' a few years ago:

http://www.aluminiumcases.com/products/equipment.html