Re: Fireproof / Waterproof chest suggestions


"Gerard Bok" <bok118@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:05:18 GMT, "Midnight Moocher"
<jonny30000uk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm looking to buy an all in one fireproof / waterproof chest to keep my
Backup DVDs.

I've looked at the following, but it says not suitable for plastic media:
http://www.safeoptions.co.uk/sotn/dprod.php/products_id/39#specs

It says: document box. You'll need a 'media box'.

The difference is two fold: temperature and steam.
Paper withstands some 150 degrees centigrade before burn damage
(singe) occurs. Media can be damaged by temperatures as low as 70
degrees centigrade.

Excellent point, a while ago I saw a good sized box at Walmart for around
$60-70, it would probably suit all your needs (if all the stores have them),
but check out what temp it's rated for.


The second hazard is steam. If there is a fire, someone is likely
to end it. Usually water is involved, which produces steam.
Paper is hardly damaged by steam, media are ruined by it.
That's why 'water tight' is so important.
Datasafes often use some kind of special filling tape in the
joints.
If the temperature is high enough this material changes into a
foam that forms a steam-tight seal.

Does anyone here know where I can find something suitable?

Ask for a 'datasafe' or 'mediasafe'

A little over my budget, this one is suitable for plastic media, but I'm
not
sure if it's waterproof:
http://www.safeoptions.co.uk/sotn/dprod.php/products_id/3876

Looks better, even without a picture :-)

As to your budget: how much do you have available for data
recovery ? How much data recovery does your insurance cover ?

--
Kind regards,
Gerard Bok


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