At 06:05 PM 12/1/2010, pickle vanagon wrote: >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. Radio Shack, bless their black shriveled heart, think that "Supports English Language" is an adequate technical description of the switch. Since they don't give DC amperage ratings, I'd like to point out that the intended usage of this switch is as a signaling device, not for power handling. I'd be wary, and consider using the switch to drive a small relay. But I think the original method is better. Yours, David |
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