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Expert: Terry V. Andreasen (Andy) - 2/8/2009


Question
Pruchased a TannVault TL15 1 Hour Fire Rating Serial Number 2779 ( Blue Dot And The Word Tann On Ser Number Tag) has a date of 06/00 on UL Tag 32" High X 29" Deep X 27" Wide OD Dimensions. Assuming it had some kind of Alarm as the are holes screw holes on the front and side. It has a key lock under the dial. Where was this safe made, what is the key lock for, and was was the approximate cost new, as well as the weight? Cannot find much about this company on the web. Thanks


Answer
Wes,

Chubb established operations in Canada in 1954. The core business was the manufacture and installation of safes, vault doors, night depositories and other heavy physical security items.

Shortly afterward J.& J. Taylor Safe Works, a Toronto based company with deep Canadian roots, was acquired. The new company became Chubb- Mosler and Taylor Safes, by virtue of the acquisition of Taylor, and an association with the Mosler Safe Company of Hamilton Ohio.

Other mergers and acquisitions followed as markets evolved. The assets of the Diebold Company of Canada were acquired in 1984. This sale included a manufacturing factory in Barrie.

Independent Security Products sold their business to Tann Canada about 1994. Tann Canada was already owned by Gunnebo when Chubb Safe was purchased. The Tann organization was merged into Chubb Lock & Safe and the new organization became known as Gunnebo Canada Inc.

Tann Canada Ltd
6300 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1A7
(905) 795-0999

There is not a lot of info about Tann, but you might try Gunnebo's website, or contact the company above.

Weight of your safe is approximately 1600 lbs.  We don't keep track of original pricing as it is worthless when determining the value of a safe, especially a used safe.  Current retail value of your used safe would be $1500-$1800 depending on its condition.  If you are planning on selling it to a safe company you will probably only get $500 for it.

Without seeing the lock you are describing, I have to assume that it is an S&G 132 dial ring with examiners hasp.  These locks were fitted to the dial ring to provide dual custody for the safe.  They were originally designed for the Post Office.  When the key lock is locked, a small padlock or seal, could be placed in the small "ring" below the lock.

I'm not sure what your questions were, concerning the screw holes for the alarm contacts.

Hope this has answered your questions.  If you have more please let me know.

Andy

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Terry V. Andreasen (Andy)

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Safe and Vault related Questions; Antique Safe Repair and Restoration; With over 38 years in the Safe & Vault industry, if I can't answer your question I know where to get the answer. Current Project: Restoration of two Tilton & McFarland safes from the 1860's. Will answer Safe & Vault related questions concerning age, value, restoration, moving, opening & repairing, parts, operation and history. Note: It is not my intention to teach you to open safes or to provide information which may aid in the unlawful opening of a safe. I will not give out drill points or information which I deem inappropriate.

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38 years in the Safe & Vault Industry. Service Manager for one of the largest Safe & Vault companies on the West Coast. Graduate of Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing, Safe lock Manipulation and Safe Deposit Lock Courses. Graduate of Locksmith Institute. Certified Instructor for the California Locksmith Association teaching Basic and Advanced Lock Servicing, Basic Safe opening and Repairing. Factory Trained by AMSEC, LORD Safes, LeFebure, Mosler, KabaMas, LaGard and Sargent & Greenleaf

Organizations
SafeCrackers International and the National Antique Safe Association ClearStar

Education/Credentials
Graduate of Locksmith Institute 1972 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Servicing 1974 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Lock Manipulation 1975 Graduate Lockmasters Safe Deposit Lock Servicing 1985 Instructor Certified - California Locksmith Association - 1985 Factory trained by AMSEC, MAJOR, STAR, Johnson-Pacific, Kaba-MAS, Allied-Gary, ISM, Lord, Brown Safe, EXL, Mosler, Diebold.

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2009 & 2010 - Listed in AllExperts Top 50 Experts. All Expert Categories - Safes & Security Containers, Locksmithing, Antique Safes. Retired US Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer (CW3), with 32 years of total service. With numerous awards from Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Navy - 1971-1981 US Army Reserve 1984-2006 US Army Retired Reserve 2006-present

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US Secret Service, FBI, BATF, Local Law enforcment agencies, Diebold, Hamilton Pacific, Red Hawk Int., Chubb International, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Mechanics Bank, El Dorado Savings Bank, many Credit unions and smaller banks. McDonalds, Togos, BurgerKing, TacoBell, Carls Jr. FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Lucky's, Albertson's, Raley's, Safeway, NobHill, Bell Markets, PW Markets. Great America, Century Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, UA Cinemas, and many homeowners and small businesses. Provide warranty service for lock and safe manufactures. Service Area is Northern California (Fresno to Oregon and Western Nevada)

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