Re: 3M tape failing on sensors

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Mar 11, 10:37=EF=BF=BDam, Frank Olson <Use-the-email-
li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> saabcapt...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I mounted some Ademco 5816 wireless window/door sensors on several
> > windows in my home using 3M tape. Due to space requirements the box is
> > attached to the glass and magnet on the sill. About 4 months after the
> > install I had a box fall off a window. What is the best way to attach
> > the box to the glass for a secure install?
>
> > Thanks.
>
> I'm not really sure what you mean about "space requirements". =A0I haven't
> seen a window where you couldn't mount the transmitter on a part of the
> wall immediately adjacent to it. =A0"Best practice" is to drill up (or
> sideways) from the window frame a few inches into the wall space
> (through the header or the adjacent wall stud). =A0Then drill a hole into
> the wall where it will intersect the first one you drilled. =A0Mount your
> transmitter over the hole in the wall. =A0Fish a concealed contact (with
> pig tails) through the hole in the frame and into the back of the
> transmitter housing. =A0Use a rare earth type magnet on the opening window
> frame. =A0The installation will look neat and professional. =A0If you plan
> it right you can even hide the unit behind the curtains so you can't see =
it.

So on double hung windows you only do the bottom sash?

Or .... how do you get the wire to the other sash?