Sliding Door Activated Light Switch

A door activated light switch has to be one of the coolest things to add to your home.

Sliding door activated light switch.

The light goes out just before closing you can watch the light go out through the narrow opening as you close the door ie the magnet is still almost an inch away from the switch. Wide x 2 3 4 in. In this post we ll take a look at what we found online to be the simplest approach to adding a door acti. It is a push to break type switch meaning the switch is on all the time until it is pressed then it will break the electrical circuit this is the most popular type as this is perfect for putting lights inside cupboards as when the door is shut it breaks.

E26 motion activated dusk to dawn security light bulb outdoor indoor for front door porch garage basement hallway closet cold white 2 pack 4 3 out of 5 stars 5 358. For any type of closet. These switches can fail over time from repeated use moisture or damage from a faulty door hinge. High x 2 in.

The switch can be located in the front of the door frame rear door jamb or attached to the door latch mechanism behind the interior door handle. A failing door jamb switch may cause the interior lights or door ajar warning to not work properly. Single double multiple doors standard sliding folding doors incancescent fluorescent led lights closet walk ins cabinets. My fixture had no room for the little controller so i mounted another electrical box inside the closet and put the switch inside of it.

The 10 amp push button door switch features normally on momentary contact. 25mm hole 12 24v 5a. This surface mounting door contact switch is perfect for sliding and standard opening doors. Recessed door switch incorporating a solid state magnetic sensor combined with a solid state 5a switch.

Connects between dc power and the led light and controlled by a door mounted magnet. When your cabinet door is open the light will come on and when the cabinet door is closed the light will turn off. Various magnets and colours available. The single pole single throw circuitry automatically operates lights when door is opened.

This video shows how to make one cabinet or wardrobe with two doors light up if you open either side of the door. We recommend doing a couple mock ups before mounting. Before securing all wires and connections it is important to make sure the placement of the door switch is properly surface mounted to be activated by the cabinet door.