Have a question and need an answer quickly? See the frequently asked questions below to learn more about Cape Town Safe Company.
We accept Mastercard & VISA for online payments up to R25 000 as well as EFT for any amount directly into our bank account.
How do I choose the correct safe?
There are three main points to consider. First, what do you want to store in your safe? Second, where will you want to put it, for example, will you want a wall safe, a floor safe, or a freestanding one? Thirdly, what's the maximum weight your home or office can take?
Cash and other valuable.
A Security or Cash Safe is ideal for storing money, jewellery and similar valuables. These safes protect against theft and are usually gauged by the manufacturer
Cash Rating.
A safe's Cash Rating is determined by its build quality. The higher this is, the more secure the safe.
Fire Safes.
Want to protect your paper documents against fire damage? Go for a Fire Safe. This protects against fire, as long as the safe's internal temperature doesn't exceed 177°C, which is the approximate combustible temperature of paper.
Data Safes.
A Data safe is ideal for storing computer media such as disks and cassettes. It gives a high level of protection against fire, as long as the safe's internal temperature doesn't exceed 52°C, which is the approximate combustible temperature of plastic.
Weight of your safe 'Floor loading' is a measurement indicating the maximum weight your floor will take. If you're thinking of choosing a safe weighing more than 400-500kgs, we'd advise you to contact a qualified surveyor who will measure your floor load first. For more info, call us on 071 656 2178.
There is currently only assistance with installation in the Cape Peninsula area. For help with this, please contact us.
Safe installation varies according to manufacturers specifications. Please contact us if you're unsure about your safe.
Under normal circumstances, delivery is effected within 72 hours. This obviously is affected by weekends and public holidays. If you need something in a hurry, please contact us and we will provide you with an altenative shipping arrangement.
Cash Rating indicates a safe's security level, and the highest amount of money that should be kept in it. It's determined by door and wall thickness, lock types used and the safe's general build quality. Insurance cover can vary depending on your location, and may be higher or lower than the manufacturer's recommended Cash Rating. Check with your insurer for exact ratings. The higher the rating, the more secure the safe.
Every safe we sell must first pass three tests. A fire endurance test, an explosion hazard test and a fire drop test. The results are used to determine the fire rating.
Yes. All freestanding security safes come with pre-drilled bolt down holes and bolting hardware. Most fire safes can't be bolted to the floor though, as any holes would breach the fire-resistant barrier. Some Phoenix fire safes have specially designed and patented base fixing trays to overcome this problem.
All safes with a traditional dial combination come with either a preset number combination, or a changeable one. If you want to change a preset number, you'll have to get a qualified master locksmith on the job. All electronic combination locks are changeable by following the manufacturer's instructions.
Contact us and we can give you your preset dial combination. Have the safe's serial number handy, plus proof that you're the safe's original owner.