I'm just looking for a momentary switch, I'm not using this for an alarm system. Is the switch itself a normal push-to-close circuit momentary switch?
890934
Yes. It is NO (normally open) switch. Push to close. Spring returns it to NO.
890935
I used it for an alarm systemAnd all I had to do was push it and worked so I believe it will be push to close
85839
Yes, that switch is junk, In think it is a bad copy of the Honeywell switch, which I bought (after sending the former back)Honeywell RPLS539A works well, is good for 2 wire(comes with three, but two go to light(s) and one to "hot" Costs a few bucks more but worth it. When setting the clock, use the 24hr mode (military) time, less confusion with AM or PM settings. Enjoy.
862165
This switch only allows power in a momentary press. Not an off/on switch. Only when pressed.
1376424
No. The switch is passive, a straight line in and out through a push-button selector.
1201449
It's just a NC (normally-closed) switch designed to be held-open when installed to prevent a complete circuit until it is released. It is intended to be used as an open ground but could be wired/installed to act as a "positive" contact. These are about the simplest limit switches in existence. If you can't easily grab the concept of how they work, maybe you should hire someone to do the wiring for you.
917488
hello, can you be more specific on your question please? this is an interface for alarm ,this isn't an alarm.
591562
Does not work with an on or off switch. It has a 2 pronged extension that fits between the door and door frame. When it is set the prongs are together, but when door is opened the prongs separate and the alarm goes off. To set you pull the prongs out of main unit and place in between door and door frame and it is set. Sounds like a legitimate alarm and somewhat loud. I am happy with the product.
381719
This switch is closed (circuit completed) when the contact is engaged. If you were to use this switch for a door bell as mentioned, the alarm would ring when the door is closed. This switch is to be used when the alarm is triggered when the circuit is broken.
945891
There is indeed a safety switch, below the button, that needs to be pushed down in order for it to light. In my experience with it, the safety switch has never posed a problem and it is easy to switch down with one finger. So yes it does have a safety switch, but no it's never been a nuisance for me.
1350332
Yes. It is push button switch. One click, low light, another click, medium, etc...Hold it down and it turns off, hold it longer, it strobes, until you let go.
796623
I had an issue with the switch mechanism. When hooked directly to the battery, life is good. But when their switch is put inline, it doesn't. I replaced the fuse to no avail. I think got out my ohm meter and checked the fuse and the switch. The switch turned out to be bad. I'm now left with either returning the whole thing or just rigging up a toggle switch that I can buy at Home Depot.
341166
I'm going to guess, no. The yellow rectangle you see to the right of the unit is a "push" on/off switch. It's a great unit, though, I will say. A little short on charge time and run time but well worth the small investment to use it. I've got it in my Walkman! Remember those?
1774595
You wouldn't want to put any juice through a normal key switch like this (or any switch not specifically rated for it...which are usually around the $100 range anyway). If you want a switch like this to activate a serious power source, you'll need to use it to activate a power relay or solenoid.
1870269
The push button seems OK. I have not pushed it all that much. I, too, had failures of the intermatic unit that is similar to this unit. I ran into "OP" failures. So far the unit works well.
1177833
Yes!! Do NOT press this button!!!! It is strictly for emergencies ONLY!!! You have been warned.
381713
I purchased the GE Sentrol 1125W-N 3/8", and I am happy with them. Very easy to install. Yes, the switch is normally open. The circuit closes when the door/window is shut and the magnet in the door/window causes the circuit in the switch to close.
1255862
This device shuts of automatically after a few minutes and doesn't have a setting to alarm when a certain noise level is reached. It also eats batteries. It would take a lot of batteries to get through a work week, and it would be and a pain to push the power button ever 5 or so minutes throughout the work day, so this is probably not the best device. My work uses a device for the exact function you describe. It looks like a traffic light. You might consider it, although it is probably a lot more expensive.