Re: Window Sensors

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The last big house I did (really big) the regional Pella rep was there
(really big sale for them I guess), so I asked him about the concern with
voiding the warrantee...he said why would it?...besides how else would
install a contact?

So...I told him they should offer the option of having the windows
pre-drilled so we don't have to deal with it.



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"shotgun boogie" <thatsallfolksl@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| DigitalPimp wrote:
| >> use 1/2" recessed switch. the flat magnet sticks above it
| > So it's OK to stick the magnet to the weather strip on the bottom of
| > the window?  The existing hole is directly under the seal.  Can the
| > magnet be moved away from the strip so it's close to the switch, but
| > not on top of it?  Pardon my ignorance - new DIY'r here.
| >
| >> 1/2" recessed switch and drill a 3/8" hole below it in the door for a
| >> recessed magnet
| > Do I have to pay attention to the magnets that are designed for metal
| > doors?  One is a garage door and the other is a set of two french
| > doors.  Both are clad in metal but I believe have an insulated core.
|
| Yes, you can offset the magnet slightly. Don't disturb the seal. Do not
use
| a flat magnet. Get the rare earth button magnets, they come in 3/8 and 1/2
| inch, and have a lot more power than a flat magnet. This will safely allow
| the offset. Use a brad-point bit to recess the mag into the sash. Block
the
| bit so the hole will only go as deep as the magnet is thick. Someone will
be
| along shortly to say this may void your window warranty, so check it out.
I
| have never had a problem in 25 years.
|
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| js
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| - The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
| ( Also, the harder they bite, punch, and kick.)
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