David wrote:
Recently had one of those Careline things installed for an elderly
relative so she can get help if she has a fall by pressing a button on
a pendant. One of the options given was to install a key safe outside
the house so that staff can gain access in an emergency.

This seems eminently sensible.

They fit it at the rear of the house and I presume it is fitted in an
inconspicuous place. They are fitted by Age Concern for GBP50 and as
the retail price of the safes they fit
http://www.keysafe.co.uk/
is around GBP40, this seems very good.

Before I go ahead, are there any pitfalls of fitting one? Anything to
watch out for? Are the GE ones OK?

In an exactly similar situation a few weeks ago, I fitted the
Toolstation 19 quid one:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Safety+Security/Safes+Cabinets/Select+Access+Key+Safe+Standard+Key+Safe/d200/sd3155/p18917

I doubt it would resist an angle grinder, or even a can of WD40, but
neither would the average door or window.

There's an argument for putting it where anyone trying to attack it
might be seen by neighbours or passers-by.


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Kevin Poole
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