Looking for Answers about Sentry SentrySafe Model 1170 Fire-Safe Security File, Black?

If you have two of these, they may take the same key

I WOULD THINK YOU COULD GO ONLINE WITH THE COMPANY AND THEY COULD HELP YOU. MAYBE THERE IS A SERIAL NUMBER OR SOMETHING ON THE BOX.

It comes with two keys. If you don't feel that is enough keys then I would get a third, fourth, whatever you need MADE
NOW and put them in a safe place or with a person you trust to keep it safe.

I answered this earlier but it's not showing up so I'll try one more time:

(1) Call Sentry and give them your safe's model # and serial #...IIRC, replacement Fire Chest safe keys from Sentry are expensive -- about $25 per pair of them? Ouch!

(2) Take your Sentry 1170 to your local locksmith...he can make a key up for you right on the spot since he wllhae th elock to look at/work with. Then get extra keys made from that first one while you are there.

3. The locks on these sentry Fire Chests are simple, and I have read forum posts that say someone has used some other small key on them or a small screwdriver (one guy dropped his sentry Fire Chest -- not sure what model, they're all basically the sam anyway -- on its corner and it popped open!)...so you might try to use something else to open it first before calling Sentry or taking it t a locksmith. At least you'll be able to get it open and get your stuff out. Then later, you can get keys made for it at a locksmith or from Sentry. Avoid damaging the lock though trying to open it because if you do, new keys wouldn't work then.

No it doesn't

No it doesn't as a lot of people won't even use it for hanging folders. The
good news is, it does not need a folder
stand, they have grooved it so the hanging file holders fit in the grooves
and you can drop your folders right into
them, they move easily too.

No, does not have file folders.

no

no it does not come with hanging file folders i had to go out and buy those separate

no but for the money it's worth buying the folders and tabs

This product does NOT come with anything but a copy of the Owner's manual & two keys!

No

No, it is an empty box. You add your own hanging file folders. I decided to just throw in a few big manilla envelopes, with contents listed on each one.

No. The safe is empty so you must supply the hanging files.

Can't bolt down, but it's quite heavy. It has a place to grip on front and back

No it doesn't

I think you want a much bigger model
than this one. Remember this is under
50.00, it does not have a handle, I believe
that would cut into the thickness of the fire retardant in the walls/top of the item.
This is meant to keep your very small
precious items in or your most important
papers, its not large enough that anyone
would bother bolting it to the floor.

no and no

No, it is not meant to be bolted down. It is portable.

no

No. No and No none of these come with this safe.

No way to bolt this down. Does not have a handle. Would be nice if it had a handle on each end.

I answered this question earlier but it's not showing up so I'll try one more time:

I don't have mine bolted down and I don't recall if it had "drill-guide indentatons" (for bolt-holes, you drill them yourself) on the inside bottom or not -- and since no bolts/screws came with MINE, so I think not. But I don't bolt mine down, I put these into other safes (see below).

But it's no big deal because frankly, bolting any of these Sentry Fire Chest down is pointless as they are FIRE "safe," not a THEFT "safe" as the locks are so simple/crude they easily could be pried open with a screwdriver.

Consequently, IMO, they SHOULD be used INSIDE another larger "security/burglary" rated (but not fire-rated) safe/RSC that IS bolted down.

My Sentry 1170 does NOT have any handle...it's like a small heavy box that needs both hands to carry.

This safe is strong and heavy. No top handle, but a place front and back to grip the safe.

No there isn't

NO, ON THE SIDES

No, very hard to lift.

No, there is no handle on it,
I think if they were to put a
handle on it they would of
had to thinned out the wall
thickness and that would
not be good, as the WHOLE
idea of this is for fire protection,
so you want the walls to be
equally thick..and they are.
Its pretty heavy, I am an older
woman but I have been able
to move it around so I think
most people would be able to
also.

no there isnt..it is very heavy and good if you dont have to carry it around. more stationary

There is a handle on ALL these smaller "fire-safes" but they are on the SIDE, by the lock.

Protects, if locked in heat up to 1550 Degrees farenheit. A customer left a comment hers went thru a fire, and her documents were all safe!!!

I think it will but for only a short amount of time...its not going to stay heat resistant for days, ANYTHING will have
its limits...but I would think it would be
able to last for the duration of a fire to
be put out, and hour or two...but here
again I am guessing. I think anything
you can put into a fire resistant box is
a good thing to do, it has a better chance
than if it was just in a shoe box. ==)

no you have to open it every week or it sweats

probably not because its not like its a air tight seal but i guess if it were in a fire it would protect it

No folders included.

no - holds standard 'letter' sized folders, not legal size

no

No.

All I know is, it takes heat to 1550 degrees F, and a customer on site said her impotant papers survived a fire.

no its not waterproof

The Sentry 1170 Fire Chest "safe" is NOT waterproof...some of the "higher end" (more expensive) Sentry Fire Chests are but they have to SAY that.

As for fire-rated, they are supposed to be able to resist a fire (1200 degrees F) for 30 minutes -- the inside of the "safe" is not supposed to get hotter than 350 degrees F for that 30 minute period (paper chars/burns at 451 degrees F).

Still, re: "waterproofing," I have seen the NON-waterproof rated Fire Chests (like the 1170 or 1100) in a "fire demonstration" test get water from fire hoses on them after a short fire and no water got inside because these "safes" get their lids welded shut during a fire (as was designed, it's not a defect). Sure, you have to pry them open with a prybar and hammer after a fire but so what...the safe is ruined anyway so you'll have to get another one regardless.

So in short, if you can afford a "waterproof" rated Sentry Fire Chest, get one, otherwise, I really wouldn't be concerned. And if the Fire Department doesn't get to "your" fire within 30 minutes -- as long as most of these are fire-rated for -- everything will be burned up inside anyway so it not being waterproof (or even if it is) won't matter much.

It is for Turbo Tax.

it for Jackson Hewit taxes

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My safes have the same key cut

Yes, different keys

You can put anything in it that fits. Better question is it appropriate for handguns and how much ammo? I have several firearm safes. Some are fingerprint, some are micro safes, another a real gun safe. Depending on access speed, security level, quantity & size of items should determine the firearm safe you need.
These are waterproof & fireproof security file safes. Let's question SECURITY: in a previous review I mentioned my 3 1/2 yr old removed keys after locking safe. TWO read 2 blows with claw portion of a handy hammer got me access in less than 10 seconds! Followed by 2 minutes with a utility knife to trim the jagged edges. Kids can use a claw hammer! If you have kids in your home their lives are worth a FIREARM Safe!
Short version - you can throw a gun & ammo in a drawer, box or this safe but none of those items are SECURE for a firearm.

No.