Re: cleaner wiring solution needed

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

I use custom surface switches (i have them made in 4 colors to match =
window colors they use here) on the crappy aluminum windows that are =
most common out here because;

1- I have had houses where every recessed contact (sentrols) got welded =
closed by close lightning strikes/surge...the ones in wooden doors were =
fine.

2- The visible switches are much easier for the homeowner to see for =
themselves if something is wrong and close the window properly or pickup =
the magnet and glue it  back on.

3- The crappy sliding windows they use out here glide on tiny wheels in =
the track...dirt or worn out wheels through recesses magnet/contact =
alignment out and its a service call to even find out which window is a =
no-set.

4- Much faster to service, much easier to replace EOLR's

On custom casements we use recessed most of the time, unless the glass =
to wood distance is too small then we have to used custom surface.



"DrPhil" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
news:fXV0e.88062$%Y4.45112@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Crash Gordon=AE wrote:
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> > I used to install contacts prior to drywall, but now I never do. I'd =
rather go back an extra visit to install them after drywall rather than =
try to find switches that the drywallers inadvertantly cut the wires on.
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>   (We use surface switches on windows)
> >=20
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> why do you use surface switches on windows if I may inquire?