Fire-Proof Safes… Comics, Coins, Corrosive Chemicals?

[BronzeBruce13]

Hello Coinies... CGC comic collector BB13 here.

 

I need some help and information that I believe the Coin Collecting Community may be aware of and may be able to share with Comic Collectors, some of whom, are currently dealing with rusted/corroded staple nightmares while using certain Fire-Proof Safes.

 

Please review this thread... Fire-Proof Safes NOT Safe for CGC Comics... Why?

 

I'm interested in knowing what chemicals/compounds are used in fireproof safes, particularly the Sentry model I listed and what if any history/experiences/information the coin collecting community may know about its affects on various metals.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer. Please feel free to post any respons in the thread I provided a link too.

 

Bruce

[BronzeBruce13]

Not one reply ...

 

wow, I never would have thought coin collectors could be so self-absorbed in their own hobby that they couldn't find a little time to offer help/advice to comic collectors in an area that they are sure to have experience and knowledge.

 

Thanks much

[EZ_E]

Wow! I feel for you, Bruce. I can't contribute nothing since I have no info to add. Probably, the other boardsters are in the same boat. Cetainly no offense to you. Although, we do have a standing order to shun comic collectors. J/K!

 

This post is somewhat relatd: coin storage

[BronzeBruce13]

Thanks EZ E

 

I appreciate the link

[ldhair]

Asking what chemicals/compounds are used might be something that few would know.

I can tell you that they are made to absorb moisture.

In a fire this would help protect the contents of the safe.

[Grumps]

Bruce,

 

I have a couple of small Sentry safes and another fireproof safe that I can't remember the name. Each of the Sentry safes came with a bag of silica gel which I keep inside the safes. All of the coins that I have kept in the Sentry safes have not had any problems at all; however, I have had coins that have begun to spot in the other safe that I don't remember the name. I've removed all the coins from the no name safe and will probably purchase another Sentry somewhere down the line. I believe it's probably the bag of silica gel that does the trick in keeping the moisture out though, as I didn't have one in the other safe. Hope that answers your question!

 

Greg

[Oldtrader3]

The Sentry Model 1100 is advertized for documents. I am sorry to say that I am not knowledgeable about anything but gun safes. My Browning gun safe is fireproof and has an addition called a "Goldenrod" which is a heater that keeps the temperature inside the safe at 100 degrees F. It also controls humidity. I live in Washington state where it rains (6) months a year (in a dry year) and my coins and guns are corrosion free.