We open a fireproof gun safe after a house fire - See what’s inside!
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Lesson learned...
Water and moisture damage is still a concern in a fire safe. The fireproofing materials (gypsum, concrete, etc.)give off moisture when heated. If the fire is bad, the safe is going to wind up on the same level as the water used to put out the fire.
Guns need to be removed as quick as possible before the rust starts. And papers are going to need additional protection - soem sort of waterproof, moisture-proof barrier.
Water and moisture damage is still a concern in a fire safe. The fireproofing materials (gypsum, concrete, etc.)give off moisture when heated. If the fire is bad, the safe is going to wind up on the same level as the water used to put out the fire.
Guns need to be removed as quick as possible before the rust starts. And papers are going to need additional protection - soem sort of waterproof, moisture-proof barrier.
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
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Mark Sligar1 month ago
I recondition guns all the time that have been in fires. Most of the time if the gun has not been in direct contact with the fire you are good to go. House fires also produce toxic chemical smoke which is acidic and will cause rust without being exposed to water, also when the fire dept. puts water on the fire it creates steam which can travel through the air and finds its way into the cracks in the safe. The safe will have 2 ratings...1 is temperature 2 is how long it is exposed to that temperature such as 1400 degrees for 30 min. Typical house fire, if i am not mistaken burns at 1200 degrees for 30 or 45 minutes. I trick I was taught is to put 3 to 4 (whichever fit) 5 gallon jugs of water on top of the safe, as the fire buns and melts the jugs it will release water that will run down the safe cooling it enough to extend the time exposed to the fire.....hopefully I will never have to find out if it really works. Be Blessed Mark Sligar
Mark Sligar1 month ago
I recondition guns all the time that have been in fires. Most of the time if the gun has not been in direct contact with the fire you are good to go. House fires also produce toxic chemical smoke which is acidic and will cause rust without being exposed to water, also when the fire dept. puts water on the fire it creates steam which can travel through the air and finds its way into the cracks in the safe. The safe will have 2 ratings...1 is temperature 2 is how long it is exposed to that temperature such as 1400 degrees for 30 min. Typical house fire, if i am not mistaken burns at 1200 degrees for 30 or 45 minutes. I trick I was taught is to put 3 to 4 (whichever fit) 5 gallon jugs of water on top of the safe, as the fire buns and melts the jugs it will release water that will run down the safe cooling it enough to extend the time exposed to the fire.....hopefully I will never have to find out if it really works. Be Blessed Mark Sligar
Some good info. Here on gun safe fire ratings An Explanation of Fire Ratings for Home Safes and Gun Safes
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Never used a safe, gun still works fine.
Robin
Robin
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I still need to do something better than what I have. Right now my "safe" is a 4'x5.5'x6.5' room with double 5/8 sheetrock and a 90 minute steel door. If we end up staying here for unknown number of years, I'll probably just do reinforced concrete block walls and a steel plate or reinforced concrete ceiling.
Uninformed and Compliant
.450/400 Nitro Ex
1980s and prior.
Newer construction, or anything remodeled, plan for 2500 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes, then 1500 thereafter.
Depick
.308 Win
Well might as well have some more fun with that saw and chop that junk into pieces.
Shadow2
6.5 Creedmoor
lets just drop the hand gun and jostle the crap out of guns that we are not sure are unloaded.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
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Mark Sligar1 month ago
I recondition guns all the time that have been in fires. Most of the time if the gun has not been in direct contact with the fire you are good to go. House fires also produce toxic chemical smoke which is acidic and will cause rust without being exposed to water, also when the fire dept. puts water on the fire it creates steam which can travel through the air and finds its way into the cracks in the safe. The safe will have 2 ratings...1 is temperature 2 is how long it is exposed to that temperature such as 1400 degrees for 30 min. Typical house fire, if i am not mistaken burns at 1200 degrees for 30 or 45 minutes. I trick I was taught is to put 3 to 4 (whichever fit) 5 gallon jugs of water on top of the safe, as the fire buns and melts the jugs it will release water that will run down the safe cooling it enough to extend the time exposed to the fire.....hopefully I will never have to find out if it really works. Be Blessed Mark Sligar
well fuck. that means i have to move my ammo from the top of the safe.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I skipped ahead to 9:16 where it's actually opened.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
i thought the same thing. that was terribly irresponsible how he tore open that handgun bag.
twisted
.40 S&W
Wonder if those silicone impregnated gun socks will help lessen the water damage by repelling the water, or making the water damage worse by retaining whatever water made it by.