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In the past few years, they were widely used although they were mostly used in major corporations and residential in modern times many homeowners have safes. Most people appreciate them since they improve security.
There is always the possibility of being locked out of devices with high security and being unable to access it. This would happen when one forgets their combination or their keys. This is why the Low Rate Locksmith is there.
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It could be scary not being able to gain access to ones precious things locked in their safe and imagining them being damaged.
The most commonly used safes are the electronic and combination safe. The locksmith is capable of gaining access to both types.
The combination safe uses wheel packs that work together with the drive camera, spindle and a combination dial to unlock the safe.
The wheel pack has some numbers in a dial which is connected to a spindle that is supposed to turn the camera drive. This is connected by the wheel fly.
When the dial rotates, it moves the driver pin which hits the slot on the fly locking the safe. Picking the wheels to cause the lock to move.
When the right combination is used, the wheels allow the fence to pass through the hole created to unlock the safe.
Electronic safes unlock once the right code is entered into the device. Then the bolts locking the safe unlock.
What do I do if I’ve lost my keys or forgotten my combination?
In such a scenario, one should really consider calling a locksmith if it happens to your safe.
The most important thing to keep in mind is not to force the safe open. On calling the locksmith should be the only one who works on it as you wait for it to get back to working order.
If you have a gun safe, it might be different, learn more about gun safe here
Should I attempt to break into my safe by myself?
It is not advisable to pry into the safe if you are not an expert in handling it because you could easily cause destruction to the safe content or even destroy the safe itself.
It could be very annoying but forcing it is not going to make the situation any better. This is why we involve a locksmith.
How long does it take to unlock a safe?
This all depends on the safe type and the level of experience of the locksmith. This is due to the fact that most safes have different designs and some more safety features have been added.
The safety feature ensures additional security for the valuables in the safe. This is why the process can either take minutes or even hours.
However, a locksmith can estimate the time they expect to use to fix the safe so you have to be very patient.
Will my safe be damaged in the process?
The safe does not get damaged most times because the locksmith is taught to use methods that will not destroy the safe. It could be difficult to find an answer to this question since every safe has unique features which may not work the same way.
It is guaranteed that the first method is not supposed to cause harm to the safe but other methods used may cause damage to the surface of the safe. It can only be used once the first method fails.
Will the contents of my safe be damaged in the process?
While unlocking the safe the content should not be harmed in any way. If all other ways fail the locksmith may have to cut open the safe or using other means deemed necessary.
The methods used should not damage the safe content but there is a possibility of it occurring depending on the characteristics like the size of the safe.
Accessing a safe when you lose your code or combination
It is a necessary skill to learn and it is also considered cool.
Several methods can be used to gain back access.
Handling the safe this is the best method to use to prevent damage to your safe and its contents but it takes a very long time to accomplish it.
This is the main reason many locksmiths use this method as a go-to fix for safes.
In this method, the locksmith listens to the sound amplification while trying different combinations to see they align.
This method takes a long time since the locksmith has to move all the numbers to have the best alignment to unlock it.
Drilling into the safe.
This is where the locksmith drills a hole into the safe and inserts a small camera to show them how to unlock the safe.
The safe end up losing some of its surface beauty, because of the hole in the door.
In modern times it is becoming difficult to use this method since the safes are now containing added security. This is why most locksmith will not use this method.
Scanning/scoping the safe
In this method, the locksmith uses a borehole to scan the inner structure of the safe and its make. It is inserted in a small hole on the wall of the safe being investigated.
It is the best to use when the safe has additional security measures. It enables the locksmith to see and avoid them so as not to trigger them damaging the safe or the content.
Cutting into the safe
This is the last resort method when all the other method above fails. This is because it damages the safe way beyond repair, therefore, cannot be used as the first attempt method.
In this method, the locksmith cuts the bolts used to shut the safe prying the door of the safe open. It can be done with a power saw or burnt with a torch.
It is a quick but ineffective since it has lots of disadvantages contributed to it.
Prying it open also cost lots of time and energy but also destroys the bolts causing irreparable damage to the safe.
You should be very patient while the safe is being fixed by the locksmith.
You should also ensure to pass important information to the locksmith before beginning.