Yale YEC/250/DB1 Medium Alarmed Value Safe, 130 db Built in Alarm, Steel Construction, Steel Locking Bolts, Emergency Overide Key, Wall and Floor Fixings, Black, 16.3 Litre Capacity 25 x 35 x 25 cm
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130dB Built-in AlarmAlarm is triggered if tampered or after 3 incorrect code attempts. | Electronic Lock100,000+ combinations, 3 to 8 digit code. User code can be numbers or letters e.g. a memorable name or word. | Locking MechanismAnti-bump Solenoid. Two steel locking bolts (16mm). | Mechanical Over-Ridex2 radial keys. |
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| Electronic Keypad | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen | LCD | LCD | Touch | ||
| Fire Rating | 1hr | ||||
| Sold Secure Rating | Silver | ||||
| Key Back-Up | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Motorised Lock | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Locking Bolts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Wall/Floor Fixing | Wall & Floor | Wall & Floor | Wall & Floor | Floor | Wall & Floor |
| Master Code/2nd User Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Alarm | ✓ |
| Weight: | 8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 25 x 35 x 25 cm; 8 Kilograms |
| Model: | YEC/250/DB1 |
| Part: | YEC/250/DB1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Yale |
| Colour: | Black |
| Quantity: | 1 |
I have had one of these safes for a number of years – bolted to a bedroom wall. I am about to move house, so I have bought another one as I am very happy with my previous purchase
This safe is large enough to store A4 documents in folders and is now being used for things like car/house doumentation to keep them safe.
This comes with a mounting kit but i havent used that but it appears to be simple enough to set up this way.
The safe is alarmed as well so you will be aware as will your neighbours if someone is tampering with the safe (i live in a terraced house and both neighbours heard it clearly)
Setting the code to open was easy and the whole safe is a great product highly recommended.
This is an excellent home safe. It’s not a safe you’d find at Fort Knox, nor would you expect it to be! But it’s serviceable as a safe for the home that has good security features, a good lock and a loud tamper alarm that WORKS!
Easy to set up with easy instructions, 4 x AA batteries included plus mounting screws. Looks smart and sturdy (would need mounting as lightweight and easily carried away).
Able to programme and 9 digit code and comes with 2 fail safe keys. Bleep is a bit loud, would be advantageous if it allowed you to lower volume or turn it off completely.
This isn’t the biggest or heaviest safe you will ever find but it is ideal for domestic use. The safe weights around 10kg so the weight isn’t a deterent for thieves, however, fittings are supplied and I have bolted the safe to a large storage shelf in my spare room.
The locking mechanism seems to be very sturdy and I feel most of the weight is in the lock that has 2 large locking pins. The locking mechanism is easy to setup and is powered using batteries.
I doubt I would ever store large amounts of cash in this safe for long periods of time, but the size of the safe makes it ideal for me store documents, passports, watches and the odd bit of jewellery. I recently changed our holiday money into Euroes and stored the money in the safe up until we went on holiday and using the safe did give me an added peace of mind.
he item is fine works well, however the battery cover inside is not strong enough and needs taping in place as when the door is closed the batteries fall out leaving the safe inaccesible
With this safe you can lock it with keys and a code.
Fox those nasty burglars.
The safe itself is large enough to hold cash and other valuables, wills etc.
The safe comes with a spare set on keys, instructions and fixing bolts. Everything you need to keep you safe. Safe! Gettit.
Its very duty steel so installing it might require two arms.
Never keep the spare keys in the safe, seriously.
With this safe you can lock it with keys and a code.
Fox those nasty burglars.
The safe itself is large enough to hold cash and other valuables, wills etc.
The safe comes with a spare set on keys, instructions and fixing bolts. Everything you need to keep you safe. Safe! Gettit.
Its very duty steel so installing it might require two arms.
Never keep the spare keys in the safe, seriously.
Yale safe, very good quality and this is heavy. It came with bolts to secure it into a wall or floor and it holds a reasonable amount. This is easy to set up, the alarm is very loud and piercing and isn’t too sensitive, it also comes with a felt pad for inside the safe. It isn’t the sort of thing burglars would be able to pick up and run with.
I’d say this is great value for money
Fantastic safe, we tested the medium alarmed safe. It’s similar to one you might find in a hotel room. You’ll want to secure it to the floor or a wall to prevent it being stolen easily.
It’s big enough to contain a small amount of valuables, but we recommend checking the product dimensions before purchasing to ensure it’s big enough for your needs.
The instructions are easy to understand and we found it easy to start using the safe.
We’ve not tested the alarm functionality yet. Hopefully we won’t need to!
Bearing in mind that this is a home safe, and not an industrial style unit, there’s not much to be displeased about here. If you’re expecting the weightiness of a hotel safe then you would be disappointed – this really is pretty light. Personally, I would probably keep ‘fairly’ precious items in here on the basis that someone could pretty easily just remove the safe. It does have two relatively sturdy bolts, but I wouldn’t rely entirely on them.
However .. this is a good home safe! Two keys, for initial setup and emergencies, this is a battery operated alarmed safe that does work in exactly the same way as a hotel one. Anyone not really determined to get into this wouldn’t bother, I don’t think, if it was riveted to a wall.
It would certainly work for keeping things private from family members – or even your favourite chocolate!
Great for the price.
Easy to set up, with the option of an 8 digit code. Has two keys incase the batteries die.
Comes with the fittings needed to attach it to the wall or floor. The one complaint is that the door rattles. Not a problem, just annoying.
While not fireproof, it’s ideal for keeping papers secure.
BTW, the alarm is pretty good.
I’ve never owned (or felt inclined to own) a safe before, but this one feels on a par with the kind of thing you might find in a hotel room. It’s fairly sturdy and can be attached to walls/floors, but in most modern houses the wall or floor won’t be substantial enough to offer any real resistance to a determined thief.
The alarm is seriously loud, particularly if you aren’t expecting it, but I’m sure could easily be circumvented by anybody that knows what they’re doing. Which leaves this safe as a deterrent for an opportunist that sees an open door, but if it can be easily delivered by Amazon then it can also easily be carried away by a thief to open at another site. If I wanted to get the most out of this safe I’d install it into a hole carved into a wall, or hide somewhere well out of sight.
A very reliable and quality feeling safe. We have secured this down in an out of sight location which was easy to do. The locking mechanism is great, very reliable and feels nice and solid. Great for keeping our valuables and important documents.
A very reliable and quality feeling safe. We have secured this down in an out of sight location which was easy to do. The locking mechanism is great, very reliable and feels nice and solid. Great for keeping our valuables and important documents.
This product is good for those considering a home safe. Its powered by batteries and is easy to set up and very loud if the alarm goes off!
The instructions are spare, but you choose a 3-8 digit code to set the safe and use this to unlock the door. Two keys are provided which can be used to over ride the code if you forget it. Don’t know if these keys are device specific though so, it might be easier for some to break in with an identical key.
The safe is quite spacious so you can store important documents and some valuable items such as jewellery and cameras.
The major disadvantage is that the safe is only 10kg empty, so if you’re broken into it would be easy to remove the device. Ideally hide it well or fix it to a solid wall. Its also not advertised as a fire safe.
I always start at 5 stars and then knock half or one if there is something not quite right.
Very sturdy but not the sturdiness safe I have had.
You can bolt it to the floor or wall but a determined thief would remove with a crowbar.
Impressive digital lock but nothing to get too excited about. It is larger than my previous safe really handy for laptops, iPads, valuables but the main point is securing the safe.
Anyone can pick up a safe and open it later…so it is more important that there’s immovable rather than sturdy.
It is okay and useful so I would recommend despite only giving 4 stars
I have long thought about the stuff we leave behind when going on holiday and have found myself hiding watches etc just in case.
If anyone broke in, my guess is they would have a fighting chance of knowing where to look and would get away with a few bits of sentimental stuff that would be difficult to replace but not forget. This safe is an answer. OK so it is not impenetrable. If someone had an axe or a sledgehammer it would be toast in three hits, but in the event that someone was not carrying a building site with them, and that you hid this reasonably well, it would present a challenge IMO. First, it has a code on it, this will be a real time waster for any thief, and time is of the essence in most burglary’s. Second you can screw this into place from the inside down so it is harder to remove – I like this feature. In the event that your batteries run dry (electronic code device) or you forget yo ur code altogether, you get a couple of keys to unlock. Obviously hiding these near the safe not a good shout. I would pay 100 quid for it. It is Yale and demonstrably so – a good quality robust time killer for any would be burglar that may get them caught or even protect your valuables to an opportunist non professional. The alarm could be louder but may that is just me..
If you’ve seen a hotel safe, this is like one of them. That’s really it… it’s large enough, but I would have preferred in a safe of this size, for it to have had a small shelf inside. Security wise, you have an override emergency key, so you can still access the safe if you forget the code. You are reminded not to put this inside the safe. Setting up the safe is easy and batteries are supplied. Simply install the batteries, press the red button, press the key on the number pad and enter the code you want to use and press the enter key. It’s done… that easy to do. The metal on this safe is quite thin and it would not take long with a good angle grinder to rip through it, but it’s adequate enough to provide a little extra home security or safe storage of your documents. There is not much likelihood that thieves would come with an angle grinder anyway either… There is no fire protection in this safe, so if you had a house fire, your valuables could still be damaged. They do supply, as well as the batteries, 4 bolts to secure the safe to a wall or floor. Overall it’s an extra bit of security, but it’s not Fort Knox.
This is a great little item for basic or home office security. Easily programmable with variable lengths of a custom keycode, the instructions are easy to follow. The safe is sturdy / weighty and can be secured if required. It doesn’t have a lot of room for many valuables but is enough for basic jewellery, documents, etc.
This is a great little item for basic or home office security. Easily programmable with variable lengths of a custom keycode, the instructions are easy to follow. The safe is sturdy / weighty and can be secured if required. It doesn’t have a lot of room for many valuables but is enough for basic jewellery, documents, etc.
This is a quality safe, truly excellent.
I have the Yale YEC/390/DB1 – Large Alarmed Value Safe – 130db built-in Alarm
What I think one uses this for is those precious things that you want to protect. Sure, they may be expensive, but maybe they’re the special things, like family war medals, that you just want to be safe.
This is clearly a well-made safe, Yale being a brand that you can trust.
Once bolted to the floor I think that this is very safe and secure. If you’re used to hotel safes this seems to be much, much more secure and sturdy.
I ordered this to put in our guest room so there was a safe place for guests to store valuables. The safe is superficially good for this, with four fixing holes on the base (two at the front and two about a fifth of the way from the back)and two on the back. Yale supply four expanding bolts, clearly assuming it will be installed in a stone floor or wall, but this sort of safe is more likely to be installed in a wardrobe so I think they ought to also supply some wood screws so it’s possible to wall mount and then screw down.
It’s easy enough to operate, but it’s really let down for my intended use by the fact the code-reset button is inside the battery compartment rather than visible as it is in other Yales safes I’ve installed. That means the guest will have trouble finding it to set their own code, and the battery compartment door will risk getting broken (it’s not very sturdy).
If your application does not involve changing the code, you’ll probably find this OK.
This is a really sturdy small personal safe. It will take a 15inch laptop and other electronics and high cost items that you might wish to store securely.
The safe comes with expanding bolts for fixing and can be fixed through the bottom or the back for floor or wall mounting.
The door is opened either by passcode or key.
Batteries are supplied as well.
The alarm should you get the code wrong is LOUD.
All good.
I use it mostly for passports and certificates that would be difficult and expensive to replace.
I also find the key the better option.
The is an excellent domestic safe
It is well made and robust
The instructions are simple and easy to understand
The keyboard is easy to operate
There are two keys supplied for battery override
An excellent, robust, well engineered domestic safe.
Perfect safe that although not too big is spacious enough to fit quite a few things in it. Its well made and setting up as easy as any other safe you have ever owned the instructions are inside. Can be battery operated or using the keys. Sturdy as any other safe really but the big bonus is the internal space which I think is a little bigger than others on the market.
The is an excellent domestic safe
It is well made and robust
The instructions are simple and easy to understand
The keyboard is easy to operate
There are two keys supplied for battery override
An excellent, robust, well engineered domestic safe.
Perfect safe that although not too big is spacious enough to fit quite a few things in it. Its well made and setting up as easy as any other safe you have ever owned the instructions are inside. Can be battery operated or using the keys. Sturdy as any other safe really but the big bonus is the internal space which I think is a little bigger than others on the market.
I love our safe. Easy and simple to fit. A strong durable and robust build quality. A simple easy to use door programming and locking system what more could you want. It’s big enough to store the important things in life.
This is a medium sized safe with an elctronic lock. Should you forget the combination you’ve decided on (anything from 4-10 digits) it does come with two keys that enable you to override the electronic lock. It also comes with four bolts to enable you to secure it to a floor or wall. The alarm sets when you enter the code and lock the safe. Any subsequent tampering will set off a very loud (scared the cats) alarm. I was disappointed that there was no internal shelf, so what you have is effectively a medium sized cave. It’s also important to note that this safe is not fireproof, so any documents in their that you want to keep you may wish to upgrade to a safe that rated as fireproof. For basic day to day use it’s a good solid safe that will keep your valuables safe if you secure it and use a reasonably long passcode. It comes complete with batteries as well which is something not all manufacturers supply.
This Yale alarmed safe is ideal for someone who has a few small valuable items in their home but needs occasional access to those items without wanting the faff of hunting down the keys. They would also value a built-in alarm to provide an added deterrent to would-be thieves or opportunist householders who want to try to get at your stuff. It’s classed as a ‘Medium’ sized safe which we are using to keep our house deeds, non-used bank cards, passports and some other small valuables, and there is plenty of space. I wouldn’t want anything larger, personally, but I could imagine people wanting to store a laptop in a safe, and this size is not big enough for a standard 15″ screen laptop. It might fit a smaller ‘ultrabook’ in though.
The keypad and alarm are powered by batteries. You should diarise to check/replace the batteries every year or two – although it does at least have a red LED indicator to advise you that the battery is low – which is a helpful addition. You are given three attempts to get your access code correct before it sounds the siren.
If you do use a keypad type device very frequently then there is a risk that the repeated pressing of the same buttons over and over again will create a visual indication as to which buttons are the most worn, but that’s the risk you take with keypads like this.
Provided you locate the safe in a concealed location, secure it to the surface, don’t keep the associated keys nearby and are just generally discrete about things, this safe will be a useful addition to your home.
For a price of c. 77 (at time of review) that’s a fair price but you’re paying extra just for the alarm feature here, as Amazon are selling the non-alarmed version for about 40 (at time of review).
Very solid and very secure small safe with enough depth to store a lap top. The safe operates (opens) via an eight digit PIN code that you are able to personalise, and comes with a release key enabling you to manually open the door. Also supplied are a set of heavy duty bolts for fixing to a wall or to the ground. Recommended.
Very solid and very secure small safe with enough depth to store a lap top. The safe operates (opens) via an eight digit PIN code that you are able to personalise, and comes with a release key enabling you to manually open the door. Also supplied are a set of heavy duty bolts for fixing to a wall or to the ground. Recommended.
This seems like a great safe. It comes with four bolts to secure it to either the floor, or the wall using pre-drilled holes. Also provided are the four AA batteries required to set up the pin code access which appears to allow for pin codes between 3 and 8 digits long. The safe also has two override access keys, and an inbuilt tamper alarm.
It’s obviously reasonably heavy and you can tell it is a good quality safe. Yale are a trusted name in the world of security and this product does not let them down.
Very quick and easy setup and the batteries are even included which is helpful. Easily understood instructions and was installed very quickly and without issue. Doubly safe with the tamper alarm and we have secured in place with screws which is an added level of protection. Perfect size for our laptops and will give peace of mind when we go on holiday and have to leave them behind.
Very quick and easy setup and the batteries are even included which is helpful. Easily understood instructions and was installed very quickly and without issue. Doubly safe with the tamper alarm and we have secured in place with screws which is an added level of protection. Perfect size for our laptops and will give peace of mind when we go on holiday and have to leave them behind.
In terms of size – it is not as big as some but it has an ample storage compartment for small cameras and valuables that you would want for safe keeping (see image for a slightly more meaningful view from before installation). No complaints on this front, although a dividing shelf may be useful.
The setup of the safe is pretty straight forward – after inserting the 4 x AA batteries (which are supplied with the product), a quick reset from the inside allows you to set the code (digits only, not alphanumeric – the description is a little misleading)!
Installation wise – it comes with a few screws to lock it into place and this was not too difficult to accomplish.
Obviously worth reminding that this is not in the fireproof range but seems pretty resilient. It is certainly incredibly solid and at just over 10 kg, is also fairly weighty. Further, it has handy backup keys for the worst case scenario when the batteries fail. The key lock is neatly and cleverly concealed behind the Yale logo.
This is good for domestic or business use.
It’s quite heavy and can be attached to a floor or wall to make it more secure.
It has a passcode setting and comes with keys too.
Good for passports, small pieces of jewellery etc.
For a business it would be good for petty cash or receipts, keys etc.
Easy to use and sturdy
This is good for domestic or business use.
It’s quite heavy and can be attached to a floor or wall to make it more secure.
It has a passcode setting and comes with keys too.
Good for passports, small pieces of jewellery etc.
For a business it would be good for petty cash or receipts, keys etc.
Easy to use and sturdy
Yale is a well known security brand. This safe is a small metal home safe. Easy to operate – it can be opened either through using the keypad or with a traditional key (2 provided).
The safe can be secured to the wall (fixtures included). I have some reservations about doing this – I think I would rather have the safe hidden. I think a persistent robber would be able to detach the safe from the wall. However if the keypad has the wrong code entered 3 times it will alarm – very noisily!
I am happy with the safe – a great place for keeping our important documents and passports etc.
This safe is absolutely brilliant! I have put mine in the bottom of my wardrobe to hold spare cash, gift cards, and some very precious jewellery. The safe is easy to screw down and comes with the bolt fittings. And it was super easy to set up the 4 digit number code.
You can get an awful lot in the safe. It’s not a tiny thing. About the same size you get in hotel rooms on holiday.
Value for money………. Well you can’t go wrong. It’s cheap if you ask me. Especially as it’s from a fantastic name like Yale. I shall be recommending this safe to all my friends that have holiday let’s in the UK.
The Yale name has a great appeal in items of locks and security.
This is a top-of-the-range safe at a good price. It is very sturdy and comes with the option of bolting to the wall.
The entry code system is a piece of cake to use.
Top quality product.
The Yale name has a great appeal in items of locks and security.
This is a top-of-the-range safe at a good price. It is very sturdy and comes with the option of bolting to the wall.
The entry code system is a piece of cake to use.
Top quality product.
if your looking for a simple and secure safe to keep things under lock and key then this might be what you need.
comming with two bolts to secure it to a wall ( its quite light in the way of a safe) this little safe has an easy code setting and resetting sytem with a built in alarm should you enter the code incorrectly 3 times ( 4 batteries for this included). It also has a master key to overide the panel should you forget your code. the safe will fit passports and paperwork ( 45 size or folded) or jewelly etc.)
all in all I would say well worth the money for a bit of extra security
If you’ve ever been abroad and had a safe in the bottom of the wardrobe in your room, then you’ll be familiar with this type of safe. It is very well made, quite heavy and bolts to the wall through the inside. The electronic lock allows you to set a passcode (using numbers or letters) and there is a key lock for emergencies such as the batteries going flat while it is locked, how unique the key is I don’t know. You can set a passcode between 3 and 8 characters long which you enter to lock and unlock the safe. They include four heavy duty bolts for fixing it to your wall (though it needs support under it as well) and they also include the required batteries to get you going. The bonus here is that it also includes a 130db alarm which should put most wannabe thieves off! There is a pictorial guide sheet that tells you how to install and use it. The fact that it is made by Yale gives me confidence in it’s quality and reliability.
My only previous experience with a safe is the type you find in a hotel, usually located in the
wardrobe.
This Yale – classified as a Large Alarmed Safe – is certainly a definite upgrade on that.
For a start it is larger with two areas to place valuables -at the bottom of the safe and an upper
shelf.
It can easily accommodate, items of jewellery, ranging from rings to watches to bracelets and necklaces
and also importantly documents for example driving licences, passports, birth certificates and so on.
In addition it will also take in our two iPods and a small laptop. So a good space.
In fact it will house all the important facets , documentation, jewellery, keys. It gives you peace of mind
and it is easily accessible. So forget about under the mattress or inside the tea caddy this safe has it all
covered.
Setting it up is so easy. Install the four batteries provided so you can key in the 3 to 8 digit code. The safe
is heavyish -almost 15kg and you also have the opportunity to bolt it (with bolts and screws provided,) to
a secure position.
Some insurance companies, dependant on your valuables of course, offer a modest discount, if you have a safe.
So that’s worth a try.
Overall, robustly constructed, user friendly and secure.
I’ve used lots of mini safes when staying in hotels, where you have to figure out how they work and trust that they keep your possessions secure. One thing I’m sure all of them had in common was a much thicker casing – not all metal, but somehow constructed so that the inside dimensions were much smaller than outside. This Yale safe seems different in that it is a steel box but the door and walls are just only as thick as the steel they’re made from.
The door hinges on the right, and including the black textured paint on inside and outside measures 4.17mm thick. It’s hard to measure the thickness of the box walls but I think they’re 1.97mm thick, so if someone is going to try and drill their way in then the back, sides, top and bottom will be more yielding than the front door.
There are four holes to secure the box to a solid surface in the back of the box, and another four holes in the base. There’s a sheet of grey felt covering the base to protect your possessions when they’re inside. The four supplied bolts seem sturdy enough with steel rawplugs. They are 44mm long and you might feel the need to use longer bolts based on your particular setup.
The thinner box walls make a hollow sound when you tap them, while the front door sounds a bit more reassuring. The whole thing weighs quite a lot but a thief would have no difficulty carrying it away if you don’t secure it to something.
The lock and alarm system is made of a mixture of metal and plastic and I suspect it relies quite heavily on its alarm feature which makes an annoying noise that might deter a casual thief who is trying to guess your pass code. Being a plastic keypad, if you use it a lot I suspect it will eventually show evidence of which numbers you press, so you might consider changing your combination periodically.
It took a while for me to figure out how to remove the yellow Yale logo to reveal the keyhole in the front, and I found the instructions a bit irritating in their bid to express how the lock works without using words. The most annoying thing is forgetting your pass code which requires a bit of resetting and relearning the instructions, so you’ll need to keep the keys and instructions safe, and not inside the locked safe!
With eight holes for securing it in place, and a rattly front door this is definitely not a waterproof safe so you need to consider flood and water damage risks. It also attracts attention if a burglar finds it, and I suspect any competent safe cracker would be inside it within minutes – the inner shell of the locking mechanism is made of plastic after all.
In summary – the Yale logo gives you some reassurance, but there is quite a bit of plastic involved in the locking system and I suspect this safe isn’t the most secure way of keeping your valuables where you want them. That’s largely down to its quite reasonable cost though. The inside space is very big, so you can store quite a bit in there.
This is a good quality smart looking safe (as they go…) and it has a decent capacity inside to store a fair few important things. We will use ours for passports and small items. Its not huge and wont fit it important large documents without a fold so would need a larger version for that, but if you are looking for something to hold a few important small things then works well. The alarm is pretty loud and is a good extra on this. Well made and a handy item to own.
Feels sturdy enough, without being stupidly heavy. You will need to bolt it down with the supplied fixings. it was easy to setup, with batteries supplied, along with 2 keys to open the safe regardless of battery state.
Good points:
The alarm is VERY loud.
Good value for money.
All fixings and batteries included.
Feels secure and sturdy
Override keys for forgotten codes or flat batteries.
Good finish.
The inner shelf (which can be removed).
Not So Good Points.
The instructions weren’t that good, indicating the Yale disk needed rotating to access the keyhole, when it’s actually a pull-out stopper, and the handle feels a bit plasticity, whilst not affecting the security of the safe, does make it feel rather naff. The inner shelf was rattling around in the safe when mine arrived, so they need to work on transportation ties.
For the asking price, it’s a pretty good produc
Yale are the master locksmiths. However, the instructions for this safe are in infographic format for audiences of many different nationalities. They are far from clear and I had a couple of alarming situations. Fortunately, the keys seem to fit, so the door could be opened manually, and the batteries removed. It took me about 20 minutes to figure it all out. It would be good if Yale could provide a video online for reference. It’s difficult to see the reset button in the battery rack – from the diagram it looks big, but it’s so small you could miss it. Yale would do well by having a magnifying glass on the infographic to depict that this button is almost invisible.
Now it’s done and I have a strong safe, securely coded – although I’ll need to hide the keys and remember where I’ve put them. Inside, it has flexible storage with a removable shelf. It’s supplied with bolts for secure floor or wall fixing. The alarm will go off after three failed attempts or if the safe is attacked/bumped.
Now, I’m really pleased with it.
A review for Yale YEC/390/DB1 – Large Alarmed Value Safe – 130db built-in Alarm.
This is a 40 litre capacity medium security safe weighing around 15 kg so weight wise not insignificant, light enough perhaps for persistent thief to steal if not secured down. The safe if of the standard similar to those found in hotel rooms. The safe has an electronic keypad allowing combination of between 3-8 digits long allowing 100,000+ possible combinations. A manual key override (2 keys supplied) allows opening if the keypad fails, one mechanical key I was damaged during delivery so was unusable. The electronic keypad is operated by by 4 x AA batteries (included) and powers the built in 130 dB which is triggered by 3 incorrect code attempts or tampered with. Supplied with 4 fixing bolts which can be used to secure either to a floor or wall using the pre drilled holes. Very poor user manual with pictograms makes understanding how to use this for the first time more difficult than it ned be. Good value home / office safe big enough to accommodate all manner of contents including things as bulky as A4 box files.
This unit is very similar to a hotel safe. The security of it totally comes down to how you mount it. Basically, you need to make sure that, despite the securing bolts, if you can get your hands around it, you can probably dislodge it and a thief could just as easily steal the whole unit. The metal box is OK, but I found it easy to drill through to put in some extra mounting bolts.
Coming back to the supplied bolts… Once these were installed in a wall, I found it reasonably easy to pull them out. I have now mounted within a cupboard, with bolts into the wall behind, and extra fixings into the sides; this should be pretty secure as there is no access to get your hands around it without demolishing the whole cupboard and, even then, it will still be pretty securely fixed to the wall.
So, yes this is fine for normal household use, but do consider how you are going to physically secure it in place.
Comes with bolts to bolt it to the floor or wall but the steel of the body of the safe is quite thin, about like a filing cabinet, and could easily be drilled through. Hence the need for the alarm I suppose. It is the kind of safe you sometimes see in the wardrobe in hotels and apartments abroad. Not big enough for much more than a passport, money and keys. The combination was easy to set and to use.
This laptop safe is just what I was looking for. Needed a safe for three laptops at a community centre.
The safe arrived well packed and not as heavy as I had expected. Included were good simple but really well written instructions, the alarm safe, batteries, keys and bolts to fix the safe secure.
Safe was fixed to a ( extensive) wooden shelf. Batteries added and alarm code chosen. All done within 30 minutes. Most impressed. The safe comfortably holds three laptops, cables and more.
The safe is robust and very secure.
Highly recommended.
This is a heavy and very robust safe. The lock is easy to set following the instructions, just put in your chosen code and its ready to use. It does come with keys which are supposed to be just during set up but if you cannot remember codes the keys lock the safe easily you just have to remember where you keep them. The safe holds all my A4 sized household files and my laptop just about fits in. The safe comes with wall fittings to. I will feel much happier when we go away knowing that all my valuables are kept safe. If anyone does try to get in to the safe it has a loud bleeping alarm which can be heard all around the house.
This is a perfectly sized, well made and robust safe for use at home or office. Access is by selecting and entering a personal code which is easy to do, and it’d be perfect for storing personal possessions.
My only concern is the relative lightweight of the safe. It’s lighter than I thought which makes it easier to transport but also easier to steal should the worst happen. You can bolt it to tire ground but that’s not an option for everyone. The locking mechanism is easy to use and secure. Overall I would recommend this safe – it ticks all the boxes you need
This is a very useful safe as it’s big enough for passports and similar documents, my iPad, and personal papers that I want to keep private. It is really easy to set up, just put the batteries in, choose your numbers and input them and it’s all ready. A sheet of A4 needs to be folded to fit in, but for our needs – normal household security – it is plenty large enough.
The bolts supplied seem quite strong but I have not tried to detach it from its fixing s so I suppose that is the only way to test that.
Be warned – the alarm is very loud. We are in a detached property and our neighbour cane round to see if all was well when we tested it, which was reassuring!
I have a caravan on a static site, and when we go away during the year, I am always worried about leaving valuables as the door and windows are not terribly secure. I ordered this safe so that it could bolted to the floor of the caravan, inside one of the storage cupboards.
A good fixing kit is included, containing everything you need to anchor the safe very securely. The safe is quite heavy duty, and comes with 2 keys to open the safe in the event of battery failure, a touchpad to input your combination (up to 8 numbers), and features a really piercing 130 Decibel alarm that activates if it sense tampering, or after 3 incorrect code input attempts. Believe me, it is loud enough to deter any would be sneak thief. I daresay a determined thief would be able to unbolt the safe from the floor and break it open, but lets face it most of them are opportunists, and would be put off by the noise that would create.
Although I intend to use mine in a caravan, this is equally well suited to home use. The safe features two LED lights, a green light to indicate safe is open, and a red LED to indicate input error or low battery (it takes 4 AA’s which are included in the box).
I found my safe very easy to fit, and large enough to take a couple of laptops, phones, tablets, camera, car keys, wallets etc. Speaking of car keys, the safe also seems to shield the signal for keyless entry cars very effectively, so your vehicle is secure as well!!
Pricewise this safe is excellent value, and coming from Yale you know that it is going to be good quality, and as secure as possible. I am really pleased with it, and can highly recommend
A great, heavy duty safe that will keep all your valuables locked down tight. Easy to set your own pass code and compact enough to store in a wardrobe, under the bed or even under the stairs. Everything is provided that you’ll need. Highly recommended for all your precious items.
A great, heavy duty safe that will keep all your valuables locked down tight. Easy to set your own pass code and compact enough to store in a wardrobe, under the bed or even under the stairs. Everything is provided that you’ll need. Highly recommended for all your precious items.
We wanted this safe for storing items whilst we are away. It was easy to fit and came with fixings. The lock was set (up to 8 digits) once we had placed the batteries in there and following the instructions. I was impressed with what we could store inside it. My OH tested the alarm, when I took the dogs out, and our neighbour came round to make sure everything was okay, it was that loud. Very pleased with this. We wouldn’t think it would easily be accessed, unless someone was very determined and armed with the right tools
A perfect sized family safe for your most precious objects. It was very easy to program the number, I use the same PIN number as my credit card. I would have been nervous about the batteries failing and locking me out but the 2 backup keys provided prevent that happening. It was very easy to bolt this to the floor in my study, in a dark corner under the desk.
A perfect sized family safe for your most precious objects. It was very easy to program the number, I use the same PIN number as my credit card. I would have been nervous about the batteries failing and locking me out but the 2 backup keys provided prevent that happening. It was very easy to bolt this to the floor in my study, in a dark corner under the desk.
First impression are of a quality made safe, its build is excellent, very sturdy.
Its not that heavy, its only just over 10kgs, if you want to make it really secure you’ll need to bolt in down, screws for this are provided.
Its an Electronic Lock, you can have a 3 to 8 digit code. the codes can be numbers or letters, bit like the password on the PC.
If you forget the code, all is not lost, there is an over ride key.
It has an alarm, a VERY loud alarm, this goes off if you enter the code wrong 3 times, or if the safe is tampered with and its VERY loud.
We run an events business, and receive a lot of cash on the day, its not always possible to bank straight away, and do have a proper safe in the house, that took 5 of us to lift in to the house, this is a little light for keeping the cash in, but I am thinking of fitting it in to my van just for keeping small floats in and also laptops etc.
This will make a great small safe for home or a small office, needs bolting to something, its to light to not be bolted, an impressive alarm, very well made.
This is an excellent little safe for the money. It’s heavier than I had expected, too. The right number combination was easy to set up, even for me, I’m not the most technical of people. The alarm is good as well. All that’s needed now is for hubby to bolt it to the floor or wall. I don’t have a lot of previous things, this was more for important papers than for jewels and so on, but I’m glad I have it. I’m now questioning why I didn’t get a safe before.
Hi I bought this safe , great value , it cost more in local supermarket , it is not a large safe , enough to put money in , etc for safe keeping, the safe comes with two keys , not as heavy as my old safe , but still a great buy , buy today , many thanks .
like the code lock easy to set up. put battery’s in press red button enter any code you want and lock it then unlock using new code its not gonna be fireproof/waterproof it is really jus a small stash i can fit loads in this one with my tech being the main thing it fits my macbook pro, ipad couple tablets old phone important paperwork spare keys for other things. overall quite happy with this safe 🙂
Nice little safe. Setup is easy using YouTube video. The page of diagrams provided with the safe are very basic and not particularly helpful, hence 4 stars. Having an override key is useful.
Seems reasonable quality for the price paid, although not as sturdy as the safe I had previously (a different make). Easy to install and set up, good that it uses AA batteries (included) and locking mechanism seems secure.
Great price for securing your smaller valuables. One little suggestion would be to use better fixings than those that come with the safe especially in a brick/concrete wall, as the head snapped off the ones provided whilst trying to install into brick.
Nice little safe. Goofld quality build, wouldnt be storing the family jewels in it or anything, for the smaller things its great. Padded on the inside, two keys and simple set up.
Looks great quality, good size. Works good with the key, once I figured out how to find the keyhole. Instructions are rubbish – would love to know how to programme the keypad as apparently the key is for override only. Poor instructions but good solid product at good price.
Bought for my elderly mum when previous “none branded” one packed up.Great price for branded unit.Opening handle better for her than previous “twist” type knob.
Comes with bolts but I bought some heavy duty rawl bolts from Toolstation for about four quid.
Well pleased.
Sturdy safe, quite large inside too bigger than i was expecting, read previous reviews about needing different bolts to attach to a surface so will sort that soon otherwise really pleased, easy to set up and like that it has a back up key in case the batteries go in the touch pad
Very good value hotel safe for the home. The trick to entering the code is to press the reset button in the battery compartment, which will turn on a green light, then enter the code while the light is still on. The Towet of Babel instructions don’t make this clear.
The parcel ws delivered next door, and the outer box was ripped open. There wasn’t any manual , just a poor instruction paper. No details about how to put a combination in. Apart from that ,the safe seems quite sturdy and locks well enough with the key.
I think the safe is good value for money, I tried the bump method to open the old one and was unsuccessful so I can’t see a problem with this one.
This model is easy to install and use, 2 rawl M 6 are secure fittings instead of included fixings
This is a great safe! I ordered this product for my parents and they love it.
I have read a few reviews for this safe that state that it can be opened by hitting the top and turning the handle at the same time however I tried this and the safe stayed locked securely. Yale Locks have fixed this issue making the safe very secure.
I used this safe inside my van tucked in underneath the bed/seat. It offers me a good place to store my MacBook pre retina, you could probably fit 5 in stacked on top of one another.
the four fixing points are difficult to get into and require careful positioning
The batteries that come with the safe are rubbish and have already run flat after 2 weeks.
I like this its very good for what it cost & a good size for smaller items money passports jewlrey plus it has two ways of locking , would not take any notice of the reviews saying if you bash it on top it will open , mine didn’t if there’s did it must have been faulty so get your money back , a very good buy
The product is the perfect size for the small family safe. It easily swallows up jewellery and watch boxes and will hold an A4 size envelope without creasing (just). It was very easy to secure to the wall, floor with all instructions and wall bolts supplied and easy to follow. Easy to operate and the backup key operation is smoother and sturdier than my last safe. Very pleased. I must also stress that the company purchased from was excellent and I was kept informed at all stages including an hour window for delivery rather than the usual day long wait. Would highly recommend the product and definitely recommend the seller.
This is one of the best safe I have seen. So simple to set up. Use a key to open the safe. Put in the batteries that came with it. Push a button inside the safe. Set your combination. Close the door. Turn handle, its locked. Enter your combination press the key button on the panel and open it. Just remember, the two over ride keys that comes with it. Keep them safe and not in the safe. So you can open the safe without using the key pad if needed to replace the batteries inside key pad.
i have just purchased this safe from amazon and its ideal for what i need it for and was really surprised at the actual size of the safe bigger than i thought,i never red the instructions from the maker instead i red the reviews 1st before buying it then when i bought it i followed sear69’s instructions on how to set it up and i did it 1st time so thanks sear69 for the instructions ur a star my friend.so easy to set up and really happy with my purchase thanks amazon for a great safe with as usual impecable delivery on time every time i use amazon and cheers again sear69
Arrived next day. Simple to set lock code. Just insert batteries, press little red button in the battery compartment and then ‘key in’ your code numbers and press Enter and the code is set.To open safe press in your code numbers, press the key icon ,bottom right of the key pad and then pull handle down and the safe will open. To lock safe just shut the door and turn the handle. the instructions that come with the safe are not ‘written’ but are diagrams but I found them easy to understand.
Good Build , It was hard to get the clip off the back of the code door but once off, batteries in and if instructions followed the code took me a while to put in but once that is done , it is done and if you make a mistake don’t worry you have TWO backup keys(so keep them safe) to open the safe and its a secret but the key slot is behind the Yale golden circle :).
But it keeps alot of things in there and i think the small size is good enough for most users that just want a safe to put a few important items in .
Not particularly thick steel. Instructions easy to understand. Easy to set up/operate. Needs rawlbolts rather than screws and plugs. Doesn’t give size of drill to use which is essential if it’s to be secure to the wall. Override keys are a problem – need another safe to put them in! They are very obvious, not at all like ordinary keys. Fairly sure if an intruder found them they would know what they fi
I don’t know if its me but I think the instructions are simple. The pictogram instruction is maybe slightly ambiguous in part but it clearly points to the button on battery box to press prior to code setting. Screws and rawplug provided are fine for certain installs. I purchased specific masonry fixings separately for my more robust fixing to a brick wall in one of my walk in cupboards. Good quality, low value item for average security application. Pay more money if you want a more robust safe.
N.B. FIXINGS AND BATTERIES ARE INSIDE THE SAFE IF FACTORY SEALED PRODUCT.
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After reading a number of reviews this safe had more pluses than any other taking into account the price. Easily installed though I did use larger, more substantial bolts than provided. The supplied fixing bits had been cannibalised so it was down to improvising, no problem, in fact an improvement. The instructions suffer the ‘chocolate tea pot syndrome’. Have a glance and then work it out for yourself, it’s less stressful.
The size is just about right for our needs, it’s robust, well finished and has the advantage of key back up. Setting your personal number couldn’t be easier.
Overall, a very good purchase though I hope it never gets challenged by undesirables.
Bought this as a Medisafe to store medicine for my elderly mother who has carers calling night & morning to prompt her to take her pills. It is a fine size for the daily blister packs of pills & easy to set & use. Also relatively neat & unobtrusive. My only complaint is that it is quite light so when you punch in the numbers it tends to slide backwards – even in a silicon mat ( which I thought might have given it a bit of purchase). That aside it is ideal for the purpose.