I recently got a “great” deal on an Amsec CSC 2517 safe that a distributor was trying to unload because it had been sitting in their warehouse for 3 years. Although I didn't have the opportunity to inspect it, I was told I would be buying a new safe.
Unfortunately, after it was delivered, I opened it to find mold spots, rust, and corrosion on the painted interior, the bolts, the locking assembly, and other various parts.
After sending pictures and speaking with a representative at Amsec, they were kind enough to offer me an updated replacement, the CSC 3018. However, my concern is that the specs between the two models don't match up. For example:
*The CSC 2517 weighs in at 896 lbs while the 3018 is 462 lbs.
*The CSC 2517's walls are an amalgamation of nuggets and steel fibers (“to withstand the most concentrated attacks with the most sophisticated equipment used by burglars today”) while it's my understanding that the 3018 uses a steel/gypsum composite.
*The CSC 2517 mentions a 1/4” hard plate in the door with a tungsten carbide drill-shattering insert while the 3018 makes no claim of having this.
*The CSC 2517 uses a spring loaded re-locker while the 3018 uses tempered glass.
*The CSC 2517 has a 1 hr fire rating while the 3018 has a 2 hour fire rating.
*While the CSC 2517 came with the ESL10XL lock, I have the option of “downgrading” to a dial combination lock (my preference) on the CSC 3018.
Prior to finding this deal, I had been looking at B rated steel plate safes, as I was more interested in burglary than fire protection.
My question for the safe experts out there is: Might anyone know if I'm getting a reasonably fair replacement? I believe there's a slight chance I could acquire one last (and hopefully in better condition) 2517 if I'm not.
Thank you.
Unfortunately, after it was delivered, I opened it to find mold spots, rust, and corrosion on the painted interior, the bolts, the locking assembly, and other various parts.
After sending pictures and speaking with a representative at Amsec, they were kind enough to offer me an updated replacement, the CSC 3018. However, my concern is that the specs between the two models don't match up. For example:
*The CSC 2517 weighs in at 896 lbs while the 3018 is 462 lbs.
*The CSC 2517's walls are an amalgamation of nuggets and steel fibers (“to withstand the most concentrated attacks with the most sophisticated equipment used by burglars today”) while it's my understanding that the 3018 uses a steel/gypsum composite.
*The CSC 2517 mentions a 1/4” hard plate in the door with a tungsten carbide drill-shattering insert while the 3018 makes no claim of having this.
*The CSC 2517 uses a spring loaded re-locker while the 3018 uses tempered glass.
*The CSC 2517 has a 1 hr fire rating while the 3018 has a 2 hour fire rating.
*While the CSC 2517 came with the ESL10XL lock, I have the option of “downgrading” to a dial combination lock (my preference) on the CSC 3018.
Prior to finding this deal, I had been looking at B rated steel plate safes, as I was more interested in burglary than fire protection.
My question for the safe experts out there is: Might anyone know if I'm getting a reasonably fair replacement? I believe there's a slight chance I could acquire one last (and hopefully in better condition) 2517 if I'm not.
Thank you.