Question 1

My 15 year old steals everything he can, and is good at breaking into things. Will he be able to get into this?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Cheap safes like this can be opened with pens and paperclips if done right. If the things he takes from you aren't going to his bedroom (and thus can't be truly lost), I can only surmise that you want to prevent him from selling or trading them after he steals them.

If you truly want to protect your belongings in a safe, then shop for name brands like Liberty and Cannon. These manufacturers have solid reputations and produce quality products. I suggest you look specifically at "home safes" or "floor safes". Unless you're storing long guns or paintings, either of those two types are just big enough to store valuables without being grossly heavy and sizeable. Whatever safe you get, make sure to have it bolted to the floor. There's no point in wasting all that money on a box that thieves can just haul out of the house with a hand truck.

The second best option is getting a safety deposit box. If you truly want to keep something from ever being stolen from you, it's the single best method of doing so outside of completely divesting yourself of all material possessions and having nothing left to steal.

The most important thing you can do is help your child. One way or another, something isn't right. If good old fashioned discipline and parenting doesn't work (which it does) then you might consult a mental health professional. Remember, you may tolerate bad behavior, but society and the law will not.

Whatever discipline and lessons he fails to receive when he is young, will be given later and under worse circumstances. The first person to spank him, shouldn't be his cellmate.

Question 2

Can this safe be bolted down?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The safe can be bolted to the ground. It comes with bolts.

Question 3

We just received the safe and can't get the handle to turn using a code. It turns with the key. Do you have a suggestion?

Accepted Answer

Alright, finally figured it out. I had the same issue, all three lights turn on and you can't open the blasted thing and I misplaced my key (brilliant I know).

Type in the factory code, 1-5-9 and then before you press the #, pull the handle to the right (counter-clockwise) - it won't move much and that's ok. 
Just as you press the # side, simultaneously move the lever to the left (clockwise). It should open 80% of the time (4/5 attempts).

Nice safe, just a little too safe.

Question 4

After multiple attempts, Will not accept new security  code. Is there a troubleshooting guide?

Accepted Answer

Its the ssme problem I have. The manual keys that comes with it doesn’t work. I really like it, size is perfect, i am thinking to return it but its so heavy, I am hoping that I will work after few more trues. Is there a troubleshooting guide.

ASIN	B074KGMWRQ
Additional Features	Durable,Fire Resistant
Alarm	No alarm
Best Sellers Rank	#5,071 in Our Brands ( See Top 100 in Our Brands ) #161 in Cabinet Safes
Brand Name	Amazon Basics
Capacity	23.5 Liters
Chamber Depth	8.11 Inches
Color	Black
Control Type	Push Button Control
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,875)
Global Trade Identification Number	00841710196191
Included Components	Bolt
Item Dimensions D x W x H	12.2"D x 14.17"W x 15.75"H
Item Weight	24.94 Kilograms
Lock Type	Electronic
Manufacturer	Amazon
Manufacturer Part Number	YB-40YLA-F
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	YB-40YLA-F
Mounting Type	Tabletop
UPC	841710196191
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

Amazon Basics Fire Resistant Security Safe with Programmable Electronic Keypad for Documents and Valuables, 0.83 Cubic Feet, 14.17"W x 12.2"D x 15.75"H, Black

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