Safe Review: De Raat Protector LCD Digital Home Cash Safe – Security for Cash and Valuables

De Raat of the Netherlands offer a wide range of safes for both the home and office use. One of their most popular models is the De Raat Protector LCD Digital Home Cash Safe, which not only can secure small amounts of cash, but is both secure enough to store valuables such as car keys, passports and cameras too. [caption id="attachment_383" align="alignright" width="300"]

De Raat LCD Digital Home Cash Safe[/caption] The De Raat Protector LCD Digital Electronic has a digital keypad with a Liquid Crystal Display for visual assistance when entering a code, showing an ERROR if incorrect number entered, low battery warning and a visual display to show the bolts are withdrawn. It has an advisory insurance cash rating of £2000 and the quality re-programmable digital lock is powered by standard alkaline batteries and includes full installation instructions and bolts in order to secure it via either or both the base or rear face.

Two 25mm diameter hardened steel locking bolts for security
5mm slab plate door with concealed hinges
Body thickness 3mm steel
Bolt down kit included to prevent unauthorised removal of the safe
Can be bolted through both the base and rear wall
Supplied with standard alkaline batteries
Advisory Insurance Cash rating of £2000 – subject to Insurer’s agreement
Dimensions – Ext: 230Hx350Wx250D mm Int:220Wx340Dx180mm
Weight: 14kg - Volume 13 Litres

Pros

Offers security protection from theft of valuables and cash
Easy to use digital electronic locking that is re-programmable
LCD display, lights up when in use and displays your code as it is entered
LCD display also displays ERROR messages, Low Battery, Bolts withdrawn symbol
Complete with fixing bolts to prevent unauthorised removal
Good value - Priced around £100 including VAT and delivery
Quick delivery in 1-2 working days

Cons

Safe does not offer protection from fire or water damage
LCD visually displays your code as it is entered – Security risk?
Only an advisory £2000 cash rating – check acceptance with your insurer
No official test certificate for insurance purposes

The De Raat Protector LCD Digital is primarily designed for both the Home and for small office use, where there is a need to prevent both opportunistic theft, but not a very physical attack. It is a good quality safe and offers good value for money, which is ideal for securing personal documents such as passports and certificates as well as jewellery and valuables such as cameras and phones.