Recent content by fixsheff

Finally managed to fix the door contact using a smaller 20mm magnetic reed switch. The 50mm replacement which I tracked down wouldn't work. Thanks to all who helped, I'll be more careful with the door slamming shut next time.

Cheers Sparkymarka - it's one of those jobs which takes on a life of its own when you don't know what you're doing. Fingers crossed.

I've finally managed to get hold of a larger magnetic reed switch and am trying to replace the smashed one. After digging a bit more filler out it appears that there are two more intertwined wires (black and blue) which I'm not sure about. I haven't damaged them but am about to disconnect the...

Thanks all for taking the trouble to reply. The sensor was held in place with what looked like ordinary filler. The wires seemed to be taped on although I don't know whether they are soldered under the tape. Part of the problem when trying to reinsert it was wondering whether it would work...

The sensor is fitted flush in the frame and is like a glass cylinder with two strips of metal which open and close via a magnet in the door. Thanks for the name which makes searching easier. Assuming I can find one, is it just a question of reconnecting the wires at either end of the cylinder...

Hi, I have an Accenta6 alarm and have just had the front door replaced taking great care to find and reinsert the contact sensors. These are an oblong magnet in the door and a wired glass cylinder in the frame which leads down to the power box in the cellar. Unfortunately the door slammed shut...