Safe Burglary Ratings Explained

What is the best burglary rated safe? What do those safe ratings mean?

When buying a burglary rated safe, understanding the safe rating system is very important so that you know exactly what it is you're paying for. Which rating is the best safe rating and which is the lowest burglary rating? What are UL safe ratings? In this video, we explain the UL safe rating system and dive down deep into all of the burglary ratings available for home and business safes.

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[channingrhodes]

great video, i like whe you said, "Safes are like parachutes, you know you need one you don't want to go cheep!"

[markldonaldii]

Finally a good explanation by a subject matter expert. Subscribed to your channel for this video alone. Not sure I’ll need to watch any other of your videos. But you definitely deserve the subscribe for being clear, concise and honest.

[davidnull]

I imagine many locksmiths can make safes even more secure - I like the idea of adding a Badger relocking device with the Phosgene gas option to keep everyday safecracker out. I wonder what the lead time is these days?

[softmetals]

i was given a trtl30x6 for the cost of the flatbed to bring it here 150 bucks. this thing is bigger than the refrigerator its parked next to, damn thing had to be pushed in the garage with the flat bed while on a hand truck dolly and still crushed the tiles under 1 inch plywood. what a beast.
good to know i got a good one

[bobdobolina]

I work as a locksmith thank you very much for the explanation of this

[vasiovasio]

Great video! Currently in 2023, the highest Safe rating is TXTL 60x6 - 1 hour of tool, torch, and explosives protection on all six sides!
The Israeli company ISM Safes offers safes with TXTL 60x6 Rating!

[AdrianWeber]

Hey Robert, thank you for your insight and really WELL done videos! Back in the day (about 5 years ago) when I needed to work on a security evaluation where it was also necessary to compare the German VDS certifications for safes with the American ones, your video would have really helped me to get into it! At least on a high level. However after months of digging into your certifications and standards I sort of came to the conclusion that only the UL ratings can be compared with the ones from the VDS even though they are still different. One correction however it is The TRTL-30 or TRTL-60 and TXTL 60. I actually have seen a TXTL 60 safe and it was a MONSTER! Those can only be compared with VDS KBX 6 rated safes or the older D20 and E1/E10 rated safes! Oh and funny that you have that little Burg Wächter in your store :P the right translation is "Castle Guard" by the way :) Best wishes and please keep em coming! Your Germany buddy, Adrian (PS: I really like Graffunder Safes, they are extremely well built, would you agree?)

[bradj]

100% novice here. I thought a Sentry home "safe" was good enough, not knowing the different levels of safes existed. I'm so grateful you've taken the time to help open the eyes of people like myself. Now I've gotten enough information to make an informed decision or at least be aware of what I need to learn more about. Thanks for your effort and time!

[Profsportster]

Your videos are fabulous. I've learned immeasurably from you, Sir.

[alanparks]

Superb video. Answered a lot of questions that I’ve had. Thank you!

[JamesDiaz-vh]

The TXTL-60X6 is technically the highest rated UL safe. ISM makes it and it’s called the Super Diamond!

[toddrasmussen]

You should explain that the 5 minute RSC rating is work time. That means the clock starts only when he is working on it. He can stop and go get other tools or do research. The 5 minute could take all day, or all week

[MCMXI]

VERY interesting. Clear and understandable...thanks!

[ShowemRight]

I have a b rated safe that has 1/2 inch steel plate on body and doors, and the thing weighs over 320 pounds and I’m satisfied. The safes about 24” high, and about 16” wide and deep.

[Kingbodyart]

Brilliant video, I just bought a medium/ large safe for my bedroom, I need to sort a cover out for it as its on show though

[TheDecree]

So informative! Now I just wish I had something to put in one of these bad boys to justify the purchase lol

[YakMotley]

Great video! My biggest thing is are they cut proof? They will cut in the top and side.

[jeffhreid]

If you have no other info go by the weight. Steel is heavy composite concrete carbide tungsten amalgam is heavy. Salesman can talk up all kinds of features but weight is weight. A 18” safe that weighs over 400 lbs is a good indicator of decent quality. The one he was showing was even heavier.

[JWbabyshark]

Thanks for this video, and simplifying the difference in the ratings.

[valoianm]

Great video as always. Quick question.... I have noticed on the 500ish range, safes from Hollon and Steel water look identical. For example: Hollon HS310e and Steelwater 310. Is there a difference? Or they are the same company? Which one would you recommend?