On Sun, Apr 20, 2003 at 03:26:00PM -0400, Scott Hall wrote:
>
> y'all,
>
> 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.
Try this door switch:
http://www.meci.com/default.asp?mode=getitems&category=226
Rated at 12amps at 125VAC. $0.99
Failing that, you can build your own from a automobile interior light
switch and a relay. You should be able to find one at your local auto
parts store. For the relay, you don't need anything fancy, just make sure
you get one with a coil rated for mains voltage or else you'll need to
add a step-down transformer.
Something like this switch:
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=700050&item=PSW-8&type=store
Any electronics shop will have the necessary relays. All Electronics has
a few to choose from for around $1. Other places to look include mouser.com,
digikey.com and hosfelt.com. Of course, your local Ratshack will have them too.
Jimmie
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