Looking for a recessed (slides in jamb) magnetic switch that will work with this on closet door.
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Any of the magnetic switchs will work with this item they just need to be a normally closed switch.
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You can literally use any momentary contact normally closed switch rated for at least 10VDC @ 10ma (this is likely to be anything purpose-built for closet door switching). The Amprobe documentation suggests using: * Edwards No. 44 - http://www.edwards-signals.com/index.cfm?pid=69&level=47 * Cutler-Hammer No. 8096K3 - now owned by Eaton but should have the same product number - http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Expeditors-Eaton-8096K3/dp/B002L3QHL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392317420&sr=8-1&keywords=8096K3 * Trine No. 340 - http://www.trineonline.com/alarms_switches.php?field=340 - http://www.amazon.com/Trine-Electic-Door-Switch-340/dp/B005Q3943K/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392317451&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=Trine+No.+340 ( this is from http://www.amprobe.com/manuals/ampR115S,RC120S_om_6-94.pdf) There is also a good discussion here: http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/automatic-closet-lights-14094/index3/ about this exact solution with diagrams and alternatives if you want to use a non-contact switch (like a magnetic alarm switch)
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This is not a switch, this is a relay. This in combination with a ball switch or another low voltage switch will work.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001VSC6K2?cache=f9d183f61a046ff7d12b993ca8176516π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70#ref=mp_s_a_1_5&qid;=1392316330&sr;=8-5
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I had to buy a roller ball switch. I bought it a California Electrical Supply in Bakersfield.I think its a normally open switch but I cant remember
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Albert, the switch is a spring loaded button that goes in the door jam above the hinge, or on the closing side of a sliding door. The switch, in the natural position with the door open and plunger extended, will turn the light on. When you close the door, it will press the switch and disconnect the circuit. I will give you some heads-up advice - if you have a solid wood frame and are doing this as an addition to a swinging door, you will have to cut a large chunk out of the 2x4 frame so the switch will fit. I installed this on three closets. It's an awesome little device, but just prepared to tear in that corner of the door, make a little mess, and do some patch-up work. If you want the switch to turn the light on when the door is closed, rather than when the door is open, you will be better off buying the correct switch. There is no way to reverse the function of the switch.
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The unit takes up the space of a standard switch. Go to any decent sized hardware store and you should be able to find a cover plate with the large rectangular hole in the middle and two standard slots for light switches on either side. If you can't the do make modular covers. You'd buy the section with the large rectangular hole and two "end sections" which have the smaller slots. They snap together and screw into place as usual
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I suspect any electrical switch (ON/OFF) will work, probably using a DC switch in particular. A power strip is something that could be adapted, but when OFF all other devices plunged into it would be off also. Most switches you could select would also require to be mounted. I think, short of a power strip dedicated solely for the fan, making a switch practical is a lot of effort.
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Don't know for sure, but I believe the trigger is magnetic, so the pieces being close enough (with no interference) in the "closed door" state is what makes this work.
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I used it to have a closet light turn on automatically when the closet door is opened. A magnet attached to the closet door closes a switch mounted in the door frame. The door frame switch is connected to the Remcon Relay Switch which controls AC power to a light in the closet. I installed it over a year ago; it has worked well.
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Hard to tell as I only have the screw ones in my home. The magnet's are pretty strong so they might work THROUGH the plastic cover...the best way to test this is if you have a magnet laying around (like on on your refrigerator). If the magnet will stick to the switchplate there's a pretty good chance this will work.
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Sorry I cant help you. I bought it to install in benchdog portable cabinet and needed to modify cabinet to accommodate switch. Switch works great though for operating router and vacuum together.
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Yes it will work, however the quality of the switches is lousy. Out of the 4 only 1 was still intact when I received it.
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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.
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The magnetic strip has a channel that it goes through. The magnetic strip is not a problem. It's the sweep underneath the door which I need to have a channel of 1/2 inch. I only have seen 3/8 inch so far. Thank you. Mark
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Most likely it will work, but you're leaving half of the switch unused. Most Lowes, Home Depot and Menard's carry the switch that you need for less money.
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Hmm, I found this while running a search for dimmer switches! I'm curious if anyone knows if there is a similar switch made that also has a dimmer option included? I wasn't looking for something like this initially but love the idea!!
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The switch is located on the top of the magnetic base. its a small rocker type.
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I put it in a metal hollow core door and it works fine for me. I've not had any problem with the magnets.
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No, this is not a magnetic switch, a magnetic switch is active, that is, to enable or disable need a electrical impulse. If you need the switch turns off when the power is disconnected, look for a active magnetic switch. This switch is mechanical.
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Search amazon.com for microswitch and you will see lots of choices. You'll have to work out an enclosure for the wiring. A motion sensor might also work mounted in a handy box inside the cabinet. Search amazon for "motion switch for lights" .