> I'm trying to right the lights in our pantry to come on when the door
> opens and off when it shuts, just like a refrigerator. I'd like to mount
> the switch in the jamb.
>
> can't find what I want at the stores here, don't see it on mcmaster and
> they won't let you scrounge parts at the county recycling place. and
> besides, I'm not sure if a switch from a fridge would handle the current
> of the halogens I'm putting in the pantry.
>
> this seems to be similar to what I'm after:
>
> http://www.invensysappliance.com/linkedElements/RefrigeratorDoorLi
> ghtSwitch.pdf
>
> but, again, seems to be for an actual refrigerator.
>
> anybody know where I could find one of these for a door? or barring that,
> know how to make one?
As someone already suggested, there are all sorts of hidden switches for
alarm systems. But you're quite right, they won't handle much current. My
suggestion would be a relay. RS has one listed with a pair of 10 amp
contacts, 110vac coil; $10.50 including a suitable socket. If your switch
won't handle 110vac, you'll need a bell transformer and 24vac relay, both of
which should be available at Home Despot, etc.
Randall
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