Rechargeable Batteries

safes and fireproof safes that are outfitted with electronic locks. Whether you have purchased a home safe, gun safe or a commercial grade security container, the batteries in your lock will eventually wind up dead. Below we have put together our TOP 5 Questions & Answers to help you alleviate the headache of not being able to open your safe when the inevitable happens!

TOP 5 QUESTION OUR READERS ASK US

1) What brand or type of battery should I use in my gun safe?
Comparing rechargeable vs. Alkaline

Electronic gun safes vary from the storage of pistols and handguns to rifles and shotguns. Whether your lock uses biometric fingerprint access or is a digital keypad or electronic lock the type of battery you choose should reflect upon the following:

• How often you open and close the gun safe
• Does the safe sit idle for long periods of time with no use

If you access your gun safe on a daily basis you put a different type of ware on your batteries, typcially referred to as “high drainage.”  High drainage means your batteries are low quickly and frequently, if this is the case from repeated opening and closing of your safe you should choose rechargeable batteries. The general rule of thumb is that if you buy batteries more often than once a month you should probably consider rechargeable brands like Duracell or Energizer instead.

2) What are the best batteries for a Sentry Safe?
The manufacturer, SentrySafe recommends the use of Duracell, as do many of the top brand names. These batteries offer great reliability and tremendous value. Fore more information read our previous blog about AA Batteries with your SentrySafe

3) How do I replace my electronic safe batteries?

Every lock is different, just like every safe. To better help you , we’ve written several How-to blog articles for many brands and types of electronic safes HERE

4) My battery is dead in my safe, will it remember the combination?

YES. YES. YES. Both digital and electronic safe locks are designed with internal memory (much like your laptop or notebook computer) to remember the codes and combination.

5) How do I know if my battery is going dead in my safe?

*BEEP*  *BEEP* *BEEP* You can hear it loud and clear, a constant or repeated beeping sound coming from your hidden safe… that means it’s time to change or replace the batteries. Whether your safe uses 9V or AA batteries, safe manufacturers design their safes and electronic locks to beep when the battery needs replaced. A common practice is to replace the batteries every 6 to 12 months regardless if the lock beeps with a low battery warning.

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Our blog followers have told us that these batteries should last at least 9 months.

We recommend that you change them every six months.

Step 1

Notice the Small Hole below the keypad

Make sure that the handle of your safe is in the UP position, this means the horizontal position.

Insert a paper clip or pen point into the small hole of the battery cover. This small hole is located directly below the electronic keypad. Simply push in with your paper clip or pen point while simultaneously sliding the battery cover to the right.
Step 2

Simply disconnect and remove the battery holder and insert four (4) brand new AA Batteries. Sentry does not include batteries with your new purchase, we recommend Duracell as they offer the longest charge.

Step 3

Now, reconnect the battery holder and simply install it back into the proper position and slide the AA battery cover back in place.

DONE!

ELECTRONIC LOCK NOTE:  There is a yellow LED that will light up when the batteries need replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS!

Problem: My safe won’t open

Solution: If the electronic lock is not operating, the first step is to simply replace the batteries located behind the battery cover.

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Note: If your electronic lock is functioning and you cannot get into the safe, consult the owners manual.

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