Is this a Mul-T-Lock?

by **licehunter2** » 12 Jun 2005 8:18

Hi there, I was wondering if this is a Mul-T-Lock manufactured under licence or something totally different:

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Here's the key:

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It is on the door of a friend's flat. With a bit of luck, I'll get my hands on a second hand one soon.

If it's not a Mul-T, what is it then? TIA

by **Grudge** » 12 Jun 2005 8:34

Just look at the key, it is from TESA.

http://www.tesalocks.com/

However I think it is a lock multiple companies make. More specifically, it *may* be a DOM IX, check out this link and search for Tesa:

http://protections-vol.com/hiseclox.pdf

Hope that helps.

ADDED LATER:
Did a little more research and found several references to TESA on LP101. Give it a search.

Also, product spec sheet for TESA's dimple locks is here:
http://www.tesa.es/PDF/tesa/eng/cylinders.pdf

by **pip** » 12 Jun 2005 9:42

look for the name and the symbol

by **licehunter2** » 13 Jun 2005 5:17

Boy, you can tell I'm new to this. The lock in question is a Tesa T-60, as it clearly and unambiguously says on the key that I've photographed

I had assumed that "Tesa" was some local company manufacturing under licence. Still a long way to go before I get off the ground on this.

Grudge, thanks for those pointers.

by **Shrub** » 13 Jun 2005 6:09

The copys never seem to have the same keyway, must be their way of getting round copyrights.

by **Grudge** » 13 Jun 2005 12:02

Just a tip: The more exotic the key/lock the more likely the name on the key is from the actual manufacturer (they closely control the key stock for these sorts of locks). However the key for a pin-tumbler Kwickset, which are as common as dirt in the U.S. (and about the same quality :wink:

), might well have almost any name on it or none at all. Heck, it may even be painted with the logo from the local football team or a flag.

by **n2oah** » 17 Jun 2005 22:55

Grudge wrote:might well have almost any name on it or none at all.

I found that my friend's kwikset lock said "TITAN" on the face of deadbolt, but had kwikset mounting hardware. The ironic thing is that his kwikset is protecting a $500,000 house.

by **licehunter2** » 18 Jun 2005 5:05

The ironic thing is that his kwikset is protecting a $500,000 house.

That should be fine. Even if they defeat the lock the house is going nowhere.

by **Chrispy** » 18 Jun 2005 6:05

That should be fine. Even if they defeat the lock the house is going nowhere.

Good one.

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