Hi!

Getting round to fitting two contacts, rear and front door - both new self installed PVC doors.

At the moment, I have two G3 CQR SC570 - according the manual the operating gap is only 20mm.

The problem I have is the two recommended diagrams for mounting them don't fit my situation - i.e. They can't fit side-by-side as the door & frame isn't level. The other option of connection them at the arrowed corners won't work unless I raise the contact from the frame to match the door.

I didn't pay for the contacts so worse case scenario I can look at the flush connectors like the CQR FS610/WH G2.

My question is - will the flush connectors be the "best" for mounting in the case or should I look to modify the mounting of the contacts.

(I don't want to hack the door as no porch = damp, draught, etc.) I've got the door covered by PIR but these contacts ARE going up

Any suggestions? Thanks.

I got round the problem by using the magnet from a heavy-duty switch fitted (glued directly without a cover and painted) in the groove on the top of the door and a small unobtrusive "micro" surface-mount switch on the frame. Gap when closed is maybe 20mm but it "trips" around 40mm.

Edited October 13, 200817 yr by amateurandy

both new self installed PVC doors.

the door & frame isn't level.

I guess thats a misprint(post)?

Wont the magnet fit on the edge of the door?

TBO, flush looks better, but need balls if its your first time.

its 20mm in a 360deg arc - they dont HAVE to be level, just wire one up on a long lead and test it first so you get an idea.

but don`t connect the magnet relay .....LOL