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UPVC Window Contact Switches

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These switches come with a self- adhesive pad.

Even with new switches I have found that the adhesion is not strong.

Can anyone recommend an alternative method for mounting these switches to provide a stronger bond?

Many thanks

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UPVC Window Contact Switches

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These switches come with a self- adhesive pad.

Even with new switches I have found that the adhesion is not strong.

Can anyone recommend an alternative method for mounting these switches to provide a stronger bond?

Many thanks

i use the same double sided tape the window installers use, then carefully mastic (white, for white windows) around the edges, works for me ;)

Kevin Scott. Owner of KK Alarms...... Installation .. Service .. Repair ...... Thoughout.. Northumberland and North Tyneside ..... Tel:01670 361948 (call diverted after 15 seconds) or 07947444114

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either screw contacts on or conceal them in the receses in the frame ie inside the closed window, they can be fixed in place with silicon - we use sanitary silicon because even if it does get damp it won't mould!

We got hauled over the coals for fixing with s/a pads by the NSI (Nacoss) inspector

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hot melt glue gun for me if i'm not 'allowed' to use screws. you could use 'two pack' liberated from the glazing fitters, but a bit of cuss to remove if they go duff

regs

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:hmm: Personally, I would use vipers or similar. The contact only works if the window is opened, a viper doesn't need that

hmmmm!

but they can leave the door unlocked so less likely to set off the viper due to less force needed forentry, or even left open without a contact.

then we have the window cleaners ladder, or the neighbour who just insists on wrapping on every window with a coin or key if they don't answer the front door bell :rolleyes:

regs

alan

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Many thanks for all suggestions.

Pardon my ignorance, but I am not aware of what a 'Viper' is.

Could someone enlighten me!

Many thanks once again

'Viper' is the generic trade name for a stand alone elecrtronic vibration sensor, made famous by a firm called Viper (i bet you'd never guess that). so like 'hoover' is used for vacum cleaners.

regs

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