Re: replacement windows and alarm contacts

["Dandelion Acres" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The big problem with magnet venting is that if it get's cold at night and
you need to close the window, you have to remember to disarm/rearm the
security. Perhaps consider alarm screens. Very nice, the window may be full
open and still is protected.

Of course, so many diy's are very cost concious and the screens are not
inexpensive (50 to 100 $).

<jim.griffin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1113250280.896809.254100@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> We're in the planning stage of installing an HAI Omni system in our
> house.  The windows in our house are newer replacement type windows
> with the tilt out sash.  On each side of the sash there are slides that
> allow the windows to move up and down.  The area where the slides are
> is roughly 3/4-1".  As such there is a gap between the sash and the
> frame by that much.
>
> I'd like to install two magnets in each sash so that we can vent the
> windows in the spring and fall when the A/C isn't running. So
> installing the contact in the bottom of the window frame/sash isn't
> really ideal.
>
> Is there a wireless contact that can work reliably with the 3/4-1" gap
> between the sash and the window?   I have been looking towards either
> the Caddx NX-458 or the ITI 60-741-95.
>
> Will these contacts work in this situation or will I need to install
> the contacts in the bottom of the frame and sash instead of the sides?
>
> Thanks.
>