Re: True mistakes

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Jun 7, 4:58=EF=BF=BDpm, "Crash Gordon" <webmas...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> We still use magnetic plunger switches for certain things...old fashion
> steel casement windows, and the new MONSTER fancy smancy decorative steel
> front doors made in Mexico that weigh at least a ton and are probably 1/8
> steel box frame...major PITA if you try any type of magnet. The only sane
> way is with a plunger on hinge side or roller ball.
>
> -
> **Crash Gordon**
>

It's just that plungers (ie. facing upward) in the sill of a window
just invite getting jammed with debris. I think I've only ever run
across a couple of jobs where it's been done. Especially bad in the
older windows where there was no choice to be able to put the switch
on the inside of the weather strip. Then the moisture got a shot at
them also. Back then,  PB switches weren't even sealed. Just metal to
metal contacts.

Remember the Ademco 116's ?  I think they still make them too!