Safe "must have" Accessories

Straightshooter said:

Use LED strip lighting. They put out three times as much light as rope lighting and looks better. The strip has adhesive tape on the backing and can be bent to go around cornes. Can be cut every 2" and use a connector to splice if needed but I was able to run without splices and also was able to thread the strip in behind the hinges for a solid run.

Run it all the way around the inside of the door frame facing in. You won't see it and it will light up all those spaces that those little battery operated lights won't reach because they are shining down past the shelves and leaving shadows in the deep recesses.

Mount the motion sensor on the side wall on the same side as your recepticle to make it easier to run the wires. I put mine in the top hinge corner, using space that will never be used for anything. When you open the door, it will sense the motion of the door and turn on. It will remain lit as long as there is movement in the area. It will turn off after 15 seconds if motion stops.

Photo is without flash. The two battery operated lights in the ceiling of the safe are turned off. They are pretty much useless in my opinion.

For about $35 you can have decent lighting.

Strip and transformer is from Amazon.com

LED Strip Lights
http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Stri...1359077011&sr=8-1&keywords=led+strip+lighting


12 Volt LED Power Supply
http://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Sup...112&sr=8-12&keywords=led+strip+lighting+power

Motion Switch is from www.superbrightleds.com.
I use this switch because it uses terminals to connect the wires rather than molded connector which makes it easier to customise you wiring and these guys are cheaper than most other places.

Motion Switch. I use #2
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/switches/filter/Type,PIR_Motion_Sensor,60,4167:

P.S. I used this same system except I used a dimmer/on/off switch as under cabinet lighting in our kitchen.

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intobaitem said:

Straightshooter, I really like the light system. Was just wondering why you chose motion sensor #2. Did you have to cut the plug end off of the power or light strip ? Thanks

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Straightshooter said:

I chose that sensor because it uses screw terminals to connect the power to one side of the block and the light strip to the other which makes it much easier than splicing and soldering in tight places. Let's face it, you're doing a custom installation and nothing you order will fit without modification. You can either cut the plug off or attach the other end which is bare wires, I used the bare wire end.

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erwos said:

Zero guns with pistol braces = job well done.

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