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I am currently a 23 year veteran R/C helicopter pilot. I have been tutoring new pilots, assembling, setting up and tuning birds professionally for about 14 years. Below is a quickly inserted syllabus for my L-1 of 3 different courses that I offer.
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Nov 15, 2021
TOSHIBA BATTERIES
1 of 1 found this helpful I’m glad I bought extras. As it turns out, my ASANTE garage door sensor uses the same batteries. Voltage tested avg 3.7V.
Apr 05, 2019
VIKING VS-25BL REVIEW (REFURBISHED)
1 of 1 found this helpful Operationally, structurally & aesthetically my little safe is sound yet spartan by design. The electronics work seamlessly. The code, keys, fingerprint reader & LED lighting all work well. This safe is quite pricey given that it is neither fireproof nor waterproof. I consider it more of a modern high-end strongbox than a safe. Here are the reasons that I chose this unit:
PRO’S
1. Sized perfectly for bedroom or office closets
2. Ability to elevate off of the floor & lag bolt down on at least 2 surfaces
3. 2 large security deadbolts
4. Continuous welds & precision cuts
5. Structural reinforcement about the deadbolt receivers
6. Space for cash, small firearms, ammunition & critical documents with shelf
7. Interior LED lighting
8. Triple access (key, code, biometric)
9. High quality, non standard key system
10. Superior construction quality & fitment
11. Durable military finish
12. Approximately 29.61% discount off new price ($120 vs. $170)
I discovered a few bonuses shortly after unboxing & programming as follows:
a. 2 spare shelf hangers were included
b. LED light module appears purpose built & well fitted into a metal, welded in structural box section.
c. The structural box that is the deadbolt receiver is connected to the box that is the LED lighting receiver. This inverted ‘L’ shaped rectangular section reinforces the entire outside edge opposite the hinge.
Viking could have easily just used a cheap generic LED light with Velcro or double sided tape. Instead they took advantage of that edge space to enhance strength & rigidity.
My features & specifications grade: 92%
CONS
1. I found 2 wear spots along the bottom edge of my unit where the coating is worn down to the bare metal. These could've & should've been touched up before sale.
My refurbish grade: 94%
2. Overall packaging is good. But the hardware, batteries, L- wrench & keys escaped the cheap Ziploc bags & scattered all over the packaging interior. They should’ve been wrapped in bubble wrap & secured inside the unit. A bit more foam should be used about the exterior to protect the finish. Only 2 pieces of foam were found protecting the face of the electronics. The thick boxing & doubling around upper & lower perimeters worked well. It isn’t the best packaging effort that I’ve seen, especially given this price point.
My packaging Grade 84%
3. The weakest point is hinge strength. At this price point the door hinges are my focus absent hinge side deadbolts. I would prefer extending the same structural reinforcement around the front edge & adding 2 more deadbolts on the hinge side. 2 additional deadbolts at center top & bottom would dramatically increase strength beyond that of the box itself. I would only expect such a measure in an actual fireproof & waterproof ‘safe’. The hinge bosses are welded in but the axle diameter of each hinge pin is about 1/4 that of the door hinges. This makes the hinges the weakest points on the unit.
My hinge grade: 77%
My overall grade weighs features & specifications 50%, refurbishment 20% & packaging 10% & hinge grade 20%.
GT = (0.92 x 0.5) + (0.94 x 0.2) + (0.84 x 0.1) + (0.77 x 0.2) = 0.886 or 89%
I didn’t miss the keypad backlighting that other reviewers experienced. I found that it opened quickly & quietly enough not to give away your position in an emergency situation. You will need to lock the unit to silence the alarm though. It’s not perfect. It’s comparatively expensive. If you want the best quality per dollar available like I do, you simply have to pay for it.
WHAT IS MISSING?
Destructive testing of the weakest points. Destructive testing & bypassing of the face plate electronics. More complete basic strength testing will destroy several units in various stages. Here are my proposed first 6 stages of testing on a single unit.
Stage 1, I would forcibly remove or destroy the digital face & attempt to directly activate the servos that move the deadbolts. I should fail due to signal encryption.
Stage 2, Next, I would pry on the NE & or the SE corners of the door nearest the small diameter hinges. They will either break or be strong enough to repel my attempts.
Stage 3, If both Stage 1 & 2 attempts fail, next comes the pummel test using a sledge hammer with violence.
Stage 4, If that fails, next comes the die grinder test that surely will cut open the safe by simply cutting the 2 weakest points at the hinge pins.
Stage 5, With the unit now open we should have raw materials before us that can be tested & timed for acetylene oxygen torch cutting to relate the unit's resistance to the forcible use of thermal energy.
Stage 6, I would employ simple hand cutting tools in a timed attempt by cutting the remaining hinge sections extracted from the destroyed unit. (fine hacksaw blades)
I am confident that I can get in. The questions are how long will each attempt take? Which attempt will succeed quickest & with the least amount of energy? Such is the purpose of destructive testing.
Dec 05, 2017
36" Best value/quality for the $!
I purchased this unit for a traveling friend & found this it to be the best all around value / $ of many. I spent considerable time searching for a large rolling duffle for a family friend. 30"ers are a bit small & 40" are a bit large. Though she could have used the extra size, I found that going larger than 36" made pricing & shipping rise considerbly. The sweet spot is 36". I received the first unit from another vendor that was also packed by AMAZON, but the frame rails were bent. Otherwise it was perfect just like this one.
Define perfect:
1. general construction is tight, seamless & without stiching or assembly flaws
2. frame rails are straight & pullman with lock & its conceal operate well
3. all zippers, openings & metal work properly cast, polished, affixed, & aligned
4. wheels roll true & smooth, are metal ball raced, aligned & do not appear cheap or brittle
5. fabric is heavy, robust, well dyed, free of flaws, weaving imperfections or end of roll fragmentation
For under $25, I predict that this unit will serve its purpose for many years to come. I found this unit to have 85% of the quality of a high end similar item for a fraction of the cost. This is a great present for college age kids moving back & forth between campus & home. 1 of these ought 2 carry all they need & if not, then get two. Shop w/confidence.
PAR, SR,