Buying a safe in the UK / EU

By Alan Morgan | February 12, 2025 |

Buying a safe in UK / EU There is a published list by the Association of Insurance giving recommended ratings for safe models made before 1997 There are defined standards under EN1143-1 which guide insurance companies to rate safes. Rough guide Grade Zero cash cover £6000 or valuables up to £60000 Grade One, cash cover £10000 or…

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R W Parkin safe lost key

By Alan Morgan | September 22, 2024 |

R W Parkin safe from their ironworks at Sowerby Bridge. Dating from around the 1870s this freestanding safe has been concreted into the wall as shown, makes it much harder to remove and a more convenient height too. The six lever pipe key could not be found so we attended and picked the lock open.…

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Securikey Safe

By Alan Morgan | March 15, 2024 |

A German made safe, sold by Securikey in the UK. This one started life with a key lock then was converted to electronic. Not the tidiest but fully functional until staff broke the hatch and a wire. Keypad swapped from stock for the correct type to run electronic locks off this trim style. Professional safe…

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Dudley Euro safe locked out

By Alan Morgan | October 14, 2020 |

Dudley Euro safe rated to Grade Three £35000 insurance cash cover. Locked out on LaGard 33e combination lock. Opened and reset, mechanism adjusted and serviced. No fuss, no mess just professional safe opening.

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