Re: Window Sensors

[Slob <pre@xxxxx>]

DigitalPimp wrote:
> Hello Everyone:
> I'm trying to figure out what sensors to get for all of my windows.
> It seems when the pre-wire was done all of the holes that were drilled
> into the window were 1/2" and have a cap that has a hook inside that
> holds the pre-wire.  The other issue is the holes are directly below
> every single window's seal that runs across the bottom of the pane
> that moves up and down.  The window seal is sort of silver looking and
> is rectangular shaped.  The seal is about 1/4" thick on the short side
> of the rectangle and about 3/8" wide on the wide side of the
> rectangle.  So I have 2 questions:

use 1/2" recessed switch. the flat magnet sticks above it

>
> 1.  Does a 3/8" sensor fit into a 1/2" hole?  Is it OK to get a button
> type magnet and somehow affix it to the seal on the bottom of the
> window with glue or the like?

no

>
> 2.  Should I use pressure type switches for the window?  What can you
> recommend?  I have a feeling that since the sensor will be under the
> seal, it would be easy to insert something from outside and bypass the
> sensor by holding it down when opening the window.  This part worries
> me.
>

no

>
> On a side note, all of the doors were pre-drilled at 1/2" as well.
> Most of the doors have the holes at the top of the door (inside the
> door frame) and one has it on the side where the door handle is (yet
> again inside the door frame).  All of the doors are metal but one.
> What should I do for this?  I've seen the roller ball type switches,
> but also read they are prone to clogging.  I like the wheel ones, but
> haven't read many comments about them.

1/2" recessed switch and drill a 3/8" hole below it in the door for a
recessed magnet