Can I install this switch on the jamb of a sliding door?Thanks!
1706526
I wouldn't use this particular switch on a sliding door. The reason is because it is spring-loaded, and it is likely that it would just push your sliding door open rather than keep the switch in the "off" position.
1706527
With ingenuity and difficulty.. probably. 1) Common metal patio doors would be very difficult. 2) Sliding doors tend to have slots that mate to prevent air flow. These slots limit your space for the switch face. Most residential sliding doors are not wide enough to accept this switch directly. If this is an interior wood door the switch should be perfect.
863613
No. But! If the door is large enough you can put one facing out and one facing in and whether you are out or in; you could slide that particular lock over. I found that this lock did not work well for us. I kept forgetting it was there and eventually broke it. But found nothing wrong with the lock itself.
1331462
Yes, I put one in our sliding door from Pella we got from Lowe's. It's not the greatest fit, but it should keep out burglars just looking for an unlocked door.
932458
I don't see why not. It's just a matter of putting the switchplate part on upside down first.
450123
yes, the switch on/off is smaller than normal to allow for the slide feature of the dimmer. So overall the switch is the same width of a regular on/off switch
39296
don't know, I haven't tried.... I have a regular switch. I keep getting compliments on it, it's very nice....
1183006
I've never done that. I've only installed this in a room with a very distant single box, wanting to put the switch nearer the door. That said, I don't see any reason you couldn't install it in a 3-gang box with a decorator plate. It would be worth a try (keeping all packaging, receipts, etc. in case you need to return it).
445069
I'm sorry, this door is not meant to be used with a sliding glass door and is not made to work in tandom with a second screen without a specialized kit which is no longer made. The door uses a latch instead of a magnet.Thank you,Hardware Sales
1251515
Yes it can. It comes corded so you have to remove the bottom plate first and once that is removed you have to remove each of the three wires, hot neutral and ground. Then remove the rubber cord seal from the cord and fish your wires through that seal, then attach the three wires in their proper locations, put the rubber seal back in place. This is assuming of course that you have a switch already attached to the wires. The manual that comes with this unit has instructions for both. This will also extend the amount of time required to install.
483235
Yes it will work. But you need to be a till handy person to do it. We installed on a wooden sliding door of the same thickness
462100
the switch is mechanical. you can mount it in any direction. it will not effect the operation. Alan
1239105
This would not work for a sliding or pocket door. I'm not familiar with other models. Good luck!
1840361
So long as it is a standard 2 wire recessed magnetic contact switch, it will work. You may have to enlarge the openings for each stub, as I did, but it doesn't take long. It was worth the effort, very strong magnet to ensure switch closure even with a door that may have a large gap.
1039879
Mine is hard wired to a switch. I don't know whether you could install it so as it use a pull chain or not.
623383
Honestly I never got around to attempting it, but I'm sure you could. It's a pretty compact switch but if you're careful after prying off the back to drill a small hole in the plastic for maybe a single screw I would imagine it's not much of a chore. Double stick tape is actually okay- just use "good" tape. I use strong 3m automotive grade tape (as used to hold ground effects and Fiberglas trim on cars and trucks) start with a clean surface and this stuff will hold as well as a screw. In fact someone would have to destroy the doorbell button to pull it off. The trick with using tape is to not to let it look like you used tape. A neat job and anyone would assume it's mounted with hardware. I might be hesitant to pry it apart to compromise it's weather resistance. You might even dremel off a couple of screw heads and glue them on the face of the switch. For the price of this item, I really can't complain. Oh so much can be done with powerful tape, nydeodium magnets and industrial velcrow!
2050308
Yes it can Carl, I've installed it on the sliding door which is the same, only difference is that one opens vertically and the other horizontally.
395327
Probably yes..... You just need two surfaces that are level with each other. I'm assuming one of the surfaces would be the stationary panel and the other would be the operating panel on your sliding door. As long as the sensors are able to align when the door is not moving it should work just fine as long as there is enough surface area to mount each part of the product to.