Re: Wiring doors in cold weather

[robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx]

If the issue is minimizing the time the door is open so the client's
house doesn't get cold try this.  Pull the wire from the attic area
above the door to the panel.  Leave a few extra feet of cable above the
door.  Then drill the door frame and run a short (maybe 6' long) lead
up to the attic.  Connect the contact to the short lead.  Close the
door and go up to make the final connection in the attic.  It's more of
a PITA because you have to make an extra splice and an extra trip to
the attic but the door only stays open for 2-3 minutes as opposed to 15
minutes or more.

Regards,
Robert L Bass
www.BassBurglarAlarms.com