How To Install a Gun Safe Power Outlet

A-1 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:45:14 +0000

Adding power to your gun safe is much different than adding power to your car. For the latter, you might need to install a performance tuner, upgrade the air intake or swap out the exhaust. For the former, power is mainly needed so certain accessories (e.g., lights, dehumidifiers, etc.) will work.

Fortunately, adding power to the inside of your existing gun safe is much easier than adding horsepower to your vehicle. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install a gun safe power outlet yourself so your accessories have access to power.

Step 1: Remove the Plug Head

Many outlet holes in the backs of safes are small, so you might need to remove the existing plug head on your standard outlet surge protector (or whatever cord you’re using) so it will fit through it and fit the replacement plug head.

Step 2: Feed the Wire

Keeping the surge protector inside the safe (so accessories can be plugged into it), feed the wire through the hole in the back of the safe, ensuring it doesn’t get twisted or anything. Also, make sure your accessories can reach the surge protector.

Step 3: Connect the Replacement Plug Head

Match all the wires correctly (green to green, etc.) to your replacement plug head and attach it to the cord. You should only need a screwdriver for this, but you may be uncomfortable handling wiring. If that’s the case, a professional locksmith or electrician should be able to handle the gun safe power outlet install without a problem.

Step 4: Plug Everything In

Plug the new replacement plug into the wall outside the safe and connect your accessories to the surge protector inside it. (Make sure the surge protector is turned on.) Test all of your accessories to make sure they operate properly and that you don’t have any issues.

Step 5: Enjoy!

There you have it. Of course, a professional locksmith or safe installer can install a gun safe power outlet in a jiffy, so don’t hesitate to contact one if you run into any issues or don’t want to handle electric wiring. It’s best to have this set up before your safe is installed and bolted down, but it’s still possible to add it afterwards.

If you’re interested in additional security tips or want to shop our selection of gun safes and accessories, visit one of our A-1 Locksmith locations in Dallas-Fort Worth today.

The 5 Best Gun Safe Accessories

A-1 — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:51:51 +0000

Not all gun safe accessories are created equal. Some give you more value for your dollar than others. And there are models or brands of accessories that may fit your needs better than other models or brands. So, how do you know which is best?

Turning to a professional locksmith is a good place to start. Let’s take a look at the top five accessories we think that every firearm owner should have in his or her safe.

1. EVA-DRY E-333 Dehumidifier

There are three big reasons you want some sort of dehumidifier in your safe. One, it’s affordable. Two, it provides good protection against rust for your firearms (particularly in their barrels). Three, it keeps mold from gathering on documents or important papers. This particular model is great because it doesn’t need any power source. Just set it toward the bottom and let it work. As it absorbs moisture, it will change color, at which point you’ll take it out and plug it in for several hours, then put it back where it was. It’s not uncommon for these to last 10 years.

2. Liberty Brightview 2-Wand Safe Light Kit

A light is another important accessory, as it allows you to see what’s inside the safe, especially when it’s dark. This kit includes two wand lights and each uses three AA batteries. They’re easy to use (simply press them to turn them on) and can be manually activated or set to motion activated. They feature 75 lumens of LED lighting power, which is more than enough for a small or narrow safe. They can also be mounted and have an auto-off timer for convenience.

3. Liberty 12” Dehumidifier Rod

This dehumidifier works differently than the first one on this list, working on a molecular level. There is a heating element inside, which activates after it’s plugged in, creating a dryer environment inside the safe. There are easy instructions for placing it and it’s rated for up to 100 cubic feet, which is more than enough for most standard Liberty Safes and similar models.

4. Liberty Deluxe Outlet Kit

Every Liberty Safe has a cutout in the back of it, which allows wires to pass easily into your safe, in case anything needs to be plugged in. It’s best to install this outlet kit before your safe is installed, as it’s more difficult to install after it’s bolted down. With this kit, you get three outlets for a variety of accessories, making it well worth the flexibility it gives you.

5. Liberty Clearview 6-Wand Safe Light Kit

Featuring many of the same benefits as the light kit second on this list, this kit gives you six wands to place in different areas around your safe. It’s ideal for larger gun safes and provides bright illumination for every area of your safe. They do need to be plugged in, however, but this makes for brighter lighting and includes features like motion activation. They’re also easy to install and you can use fewer lights for smaller safes.

If you’re looking for more gun safe advice or you’re interested in purchasing a new safe or accessories, stop by any of our A-1 Locksmith locations in Dallas-Fort Worth today.

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