Door operated switch

Find yourself a supplier for this lot,

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SJW A.C.S. Ltd.

TLC do a door switch with box for 5.20 + vat

FM 140WB

In message , Malcolm Hackett writes

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Shouldn't be hard to find locally from Maplins, or an Electrical trade counter.

I bought one of those and really it needs to be morticed which may not be possible. OK as a switch though

I found a more generically useful one at RS, which unusually was not that outrageously priced. 456-4643 at £6.60 exc.

This one has an overall plastic case and is adjustable with a proper microswitch - ample rating as well.

I used one on one of my large kitchen cupboards where the consumer unit is at the back. I put a small 8W maintained emergency light in the top of the cupboard, wired to a lighting circuit upstream of the RCD.

When the door is opened, the light comes on. It will stay on if the power fails.

I was able to adjust the plunger so that the relatively light magnetic catch had no trouble holding the door closed.

.andy

To email, substitute .nospam with .gl

He could cannibalise a fridge...

Yes - at the best of times they're a real fiddle to fit. A standard microswitch with an operating arm is usually an easier way - the arm allows much more tolerance.

I've heard you're a netKKKop too. Is it true?

Dear All

I have recently cannibalised my fridge to provide shelf space for my clothes, with an automatic light that comes on when I open the door. Neat, huh?

Now another question for your expertise.

It seems that my socks need to be stored at a different temperature to the lettuce. Any ideas on the best ways to adjust temperatures to suit both clothes and vegetables?

... Thanks to all for the various suggestions and urls, one or other should sort me out.

Malcolm.

Just store them with the cheese.