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

This is perfect for what I wanted it for

This deed box looks to be of good quality and, short of setting fire to it, up to the job. The key is required for the waterproofing to work and it needs to be locked before you can remove the key, but would hardly add to the security. The handle might be a weak point if you are lugging it around a lot. It is quite heavy. This is probably a consequence of the insulation required to make it fireproof. The internal rubber seal on the box is quite stiff and small in profile so not likely to wear. Inside there is ample space and an A4 sheet fits nicely with rather more space at the top and bottom of the pages.All round, for the quite reasonable price, I found nothing to complain about. Recommended.

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!).

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.

* PhysicalThis 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,

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.

Good size inside. Some reminder.- Do not forget to air the box and put some silica packs to avoid moulding.- Store the box on its bottom, not like a suitcase on the short side. (Like the lid opens up, like a chest) Only this way will ensure full protection.- Make notes on the included manual about the key number and the product number for replacement keys. Keep this info somewhere else, not in the box.I tried to avoid using the keys as they give no security from a theft perspective, but you cannot remove the key in open position and the key lock add to the sealed lock.The click on closing mechanism are plastic, so yeah, lets use the lock too.The box is heavy. I put it in the bottom of a wardrob. I would not dare to test any of my shelves with this box.