I may do that... the other option I'm considering is to instead use a generic magnetic switch like this one: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2419297 I've checked and the pair would easily fit in the gap between the door and the pillar.
On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > its just a simple "step shaped" bit of plastic. You could carve one from a > bit of cutting board (hdpe) > > i have pics of it here > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/sliding-door-light-switch/ > > > alistair > > > > > On 29-Nov-10, at 8:17 AM, pickle vanagon wrote: > > Hi guys, > I want to put in a the switch that checks whether the sliding door is > closed > (we don't have one since ours is a camper). It seems like the switch is > easy to find, but the rubber stop that goes on the door and presses on it > (part 251 947 575) is no longer available. Anyone have one of these lying > around? > > Thanks! > Wes > > |
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