Topic: Funny thing about my magnetic switch (Read 8710 times)

steven r · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:58:03 PM »

Quote from: dave w on April 28, 2008, 11:49:38 AM

...I think we all would be interested in hearing if you find an explanation.

I'm sure interested. I've never heard a such a thing happening.
I have metal doors but my switches were professionally installed in the door jamb. My magnet is actually in the door and I've never had any problem. Everything is nearly invisible when the door is open and completely invisible when the door is closed.

dahur · « **Reply #16 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:38:27 PM »

I received the new magnets today, installed them, and I have success! Where as the first switch had to be almost touching to function, this one works just fine with about a 3/4 inch gap. I have a piece of mastic tape as a gasket between the door and the magnet, with no metal making any connections, per your suggestions.

I'm still not sure exactly what happened. If the old switch became weaker, or the door's magnetic field became stronger.
Or both.

If anyone requires a stronger magnetic switch, this was $11 something incl. shipping.
www.ace4parts.com
Ace Electronics
Houston, Tx

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