Does this work with a metal hollow core door or does that mess with the magnetics?
869884
I put it in a metal hollow core door and it works fine for me. I've not had any problem with the magnets.
869885
I actually have this installed in an insulated overhead garage door that is metal shell with styrofoam-type insulation in middle. Works fine without any issues.
594297
As the owner of two of these boxes which are side by side at a duplex, I have only had trouble with one of the doors staying closed. My trouble was that the magnet that should stay on the box itself would come out when the door was opened and stick to the door magnet. I fixed this with super glue and have had no other issues.
43307
You can use a hollow core or any other type door or slab. They all work just fine.
582837
It is galvanized steel, so magnets work. But, it's also mesh so it doesn't have a solid surface to hold real well. I put a kitchen magnet on it, and it held. But it was easy to slide the magnet around. So I can't fully answer your question , without knowing what your doing with the magnets.
2171670
No. I just tug on the door and the magnet will release the door. It holds well but is easy to open. I am pleased with mine.
1415491
We installed our door without the magnet side and we have 2 cats and 2 small dogs that have been using this installed in a metal storm door for the past 2 years with no trouble at all.
2149927
I would think so but with the full size door, there would be more leverage to forcibly open the door, also while the magnets are very strong the doors material might cause an issue (ie steel door)
1792650
I'm using two of the closures on hollow core doors. No problem with installation. Work Great.
1043395
That shouldn't make a difference as long as the magnet connection can still align enough to make contact. We have trim around the door also and it still can make the connection needed to function.
1520735
That is correct. It works with a magnet when you open the door it pulls a string that when releases hits the bell.
1463770
Yea the magnetic is what holds it in place. Not a good idea if yours is made of plastic.
1602789
Not sure I would use this. Not because it wouldn't hold the hooks but because it would probably ruin the door finish when you tried to remove it. I have a metal entry and use large magnetic hooks on it. On my interior doors I use the large 3M removable hooks, both work very well.
798248
There is no magnet in this carriage. Though there is a slot not shown in the photo (on the side away from the door near the rail) where a magnet could be located? My opener has mechanical contact switches, which this slot serves no purpose.
1465437
Our door works just as represented: first setting lets any 'animals' come and go at will, no magnet needed; second setting animals with magnet collar only coming in, anything can go out without magnet; third setting locks door so no animals can go either way, nothing to do with magnet. Hope that helps.
272034
Not easily - it would be a pretty big hassle. The magnet would have to be relocated to the bottom right (from the top left) because you would have to flip the door. The piece that hosts the magnet is specific to the top and the magnet holder wooden block is glued on. The hinges would be OK but the magnet would be the big pain.
201594
These are magnetic to be used on a metal door only. The part that sticks to the door is a solid piece. Take picture of your bracket to home depot or Lowes so you can see what would work.
411938
The plate and magnet should touch when door / gate is closed. Should work on a fence gate with some creative mounting.I would only recommend using this indoors or at least under roof - out of the direct rain.Barney