Fitting a magnetic alarm to a upvc door

[BigHammo]

I want to fit a new alarm switch (magnetic) to my UPVC back door any body recommend one that looks good?

 

[PaulCutler]

when i did this mate i used a flush contact

 

[RF Lighting]

when i did this mate i used a flush contact

It is very difficult to fit flush contacts to UPVC doors.

The standard contact to use on UPVC doors is one like this:

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[PaulCutler]

yeah its difficult but as long as you avoid the locking system area they are toattly hidden

 

[BigHammo]

Thanks

 

[PaulCutler]

I used these

http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk/...page=product_info&cPath=36_44&products_id=180

But the other ones would work i suppose i just like to hide everything

 

[seehig]

am i correct here...u drill new pvc doors and frame,rather than install surface contacts?

 

[PaulCutler]

yes, they were here when i bought the house so no guarnatee. But when i was looking at doing it, someone said to me how i was planning on fitting surface contacts, as you would have to drill for them also. I have seen others use a combination of surface and flush inside the door