Q: What lock should I buy for my floor safe?

A: The best choice for a lock type that will work for you depends on your needs. If you are not getting in and out of the safe a lot (maybe once or twice a month), the dial combination lock (mechanical lock) will work just fine. It does take longer to get into the safe, but once you practice the combination a few times, it will be easy to do. This is the most reliable lock.

If you are getting in and out of the safe 3, 4, 5 times a week, the digital lock may be the way to go. This way it will be more convenient for you to put your items in the safe or take them out if needed. We typically do not recommend a digital lock on a floor safe because if there were to be a flood and the lock happens to get wet, it will no longer work. You would need to pay a locksmith to drill open the safe which can get expensive depending on how long it takes.