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Author Topic: gate switches  (Read 2303 times)

jaxnd

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gate switches
« on: December 10, 2005, 10:43:57 PM »

I have two gates into my back yard.  I
tried the eagle eye photocell to alert me
when the gate is open but it trips too
easily.  I would like to find a switch that
I could fasten to the gate to trip when it
is opened to turn on a light or to sound an
x10 doorbell alarm.  Any suggestions?
Thanks
JD
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dave w

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Re: gate switches
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2005, 12:21:39 PM »

Check this site: http://www.idobartana.com/hakb/index.htm for modification to the light/dark sensing circuit in the eagle eye to convert to a wired contact closure. You could use a security system magnetic window switch (radio shack, etc)for your gate switch.
« Last Edit: October 23, 2009, 11:04:57 PM by -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) »
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