Re: Window Sensors

[DigitalPimp <mark.stubblefield@xxxxxxxxx>]

> are these wood windows?  if they are then you can drill a 3/8" hole in
> them just deep enough to sink the mag, use a short one so you don't
> drill into glass.  pull the seal out of the way with your finger and
> drill as close to magnet as you can without damaging the seal.
> the magnet can be off center a little bit

Thanks.  They're vinyl clad, but quality windows.  I'm sure they're
hollow core as light as they are but I haven't tried to install the
switches yet.  I'm thinking about putting a button up and a bit off
center and securing it using a screw rather than drilling a hole for
the entire push button type magnet assembly.  The rare earth magnets
look like the ones to use.  Do you have a good source for the 1/2"
recessed switches?  I can only find one company that makes them (GRI)
and their part number for the 1/2" variety is not coming up with a
simple search.

> if the area you are drilling is wood there is no need for a spacer.
> stick a mag to area to be drilled and if it sticks you need a spacer.
> if so you will have to drill 3/4" hole and use a spacer.

Got it.  Thanks again.