I'm needing to come up with a solution to reslove a problem with some closet lighting door switches.The problem is that the switch leg is on the striker or door knob side.Thanks to the trim carpenter the doors are swinging differently from the plans.At any rate it's got to be taken care of.I have searched for a ball type 120v. normally closed switch to fix this.Can any of you men lead me to a link to help me.All I have found are 12-24v. type for alarms and etc.. Thank you
Resi. closet door jamb switches.
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John120/240
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GS-Edwards-44-Roller-Ball-Contact-Switch-Door-Jamb-/140371973216
I used "roller ball jamb switch" good luck
I used "roller ball jamb switch" good luck
JDB3
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Is there enough room to pull the wire back & install a motion switch (inside the closet) . A bunch of people I have talked with have gone with motion switches in place of door switches. Good luck.
cpinetree
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I can't find any specs right now but this might head you in the right direction: http://www.amazon.com/GE-Refrigerator-Light-Switch-WR23X10143/dp/B001DPPAEC
You will likely have to customize the box to fit it.
You may be better off just doing a motion like mentioned above, or low voltage with a transformer and contactor, using alarm type magnetic switches.
Good luck.
You will likely have to customize the box to fit it.
You may be better off just doing a motion like mentioned above, or low voltage with a transformer and contactor, using alarm type magnetic switches.
Good luck.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I have used this style so I don't have to use a relay but I generally talk the client out of them.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Check this out . Once there clickthe umages images at the top left and you will see many kinds
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JDB3
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In a house that my parents had built in 1963 (using lumber from the house my father was born in, in 1907) the slab/plumbers/framers & yes electricians (they did almost all of it) they used a door switch from a refrigerator for the closet door switch. 
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Did they have the wires in a jb or did they use a relay?In a house that my parents had built in 1963 (using lumber from the house my father was born in, in 1907) the slab/plumbers/framers & yes electricians (they did almost all of it) they used a door switch from a refrigerator for the closet door switch.
stickboy1375
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What type of fixtures are you installing? if the fixture is a fluorescent above the door casing, I would just install a closet light relay, and use low voltage contact (either a ball switch or a magnet in the top of the door jamb...
Thanks for all the replies.The motion switch idea has crossed my mind.That's the route I'll probably have to take.I've installed numerous door jamb switches and often times they're a pain .I want the light to be instant on and off when the door is opened or closed.I could probably use the test mode button on a ceiling mounted sensor similiar to those on a exterior flood light...
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