Before I embed a DS10A, any tips...?

[Jack Edin <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello gang!

Mister Houston...

;-)

Anybody...?

I've cut open the door of my new plastic mailbox...

http://www.step2.com/images/products/540300_popup.jpg

I'm about to mount an X10 Security DS10A Door/Window sensor within.

http://www.x10.com/products/x10_ds10a.htm

I took the DS10A apart, and promptly discarded the plastic. It'll work
without the slider switch, reporting MIN...

I also dissected the reed switch...

Now I plan to solder the switch to it's old wires...

Mount the PCB within the door, and the reed switch near the top center,
on the door's inside. The manufacturer thoughtfully provided a magnet on
the stationary mailbox part.

Then all I'll need is a battery holder for 2 AA cells. Radio Shack's
270-408 has wires, and a cover. And it is black - like the door...

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=270-408

I'll likely cut a hole on the door's inside and mount the battery holder
within.

Now to seal it back up...?

Well the handle has 3 screws to keep it together, and there is one at
the top for a metal plate - makes 4 screws. So it'll be held together
well. I never cut the bottom.

The seam I had to cut, all around the edge will need to be resealed. I'm
thinking an ultrasonic welder would be nice!

Lacking this I expect silicone will be get 'er done.

My question...

Before I seal this up (forever), is there anything I oughta do?

Can I improve it's antenna, Dave? Do tell...

;-)

Thanks!

Jack
:)