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Need Source For Proximity Switches

I can't find a source for the small black, normally closed proximity switches that are used for the cabinet lighting.

Does anyone have a supplier?

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #1 –
Do you have a picture? If it is what I think it is I use those by the hundreds and can give you one.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #2 –
Google is your friend, try Mouser Electronic or Digi Key.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #4 –
Amazon.com has them. Type in "door, window reed switch"
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #5 –

This is the switch I got from Amazon to replace my broken one on the screen door. (Mine had been white; the black matches the door frame better.) The brief description is:
 
Magnetic Switch
by Directed Electronics
4 out of 5 stars  283 customer reviews  | 42 answered questions
List Price:   $19.99
Price:   $7.20 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save:   $12.79 (64%)

Normally Open
Normally Closed
Effective for Theft Deterrence
One of the only switches with both normally closed contacts
Great for pick-ups with sliding rear window

Hope this helps,
 
Trent

Amazon.com: Magnetic Switch: Car Electronics
 

As an Amazon Associate Foretravel Owners' Forum earns from qualifying purchases.
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #6 –
Searching the forum fo magnetic switches ...

Can't get LED strip lights to work

After buying NO and NC switches from several place I realized that most sellers have no idea what that means.  From most sources you have a 50/50 chance of actually getting what you want. The link above references what I ended up using NO/NC depending on which wire you use. Always work.  These are small, self stick, 100% OK as delivered, never had one fail.  Shop around, they are available in multiple pack on ebay etc.  Get the ones where the white, black and gray wires come out of the end.

5X Optional No Door Window Contact Magnetic Reed Switch Alarm 3W 10 20mm | eBay
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

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Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Searching the forum fo magnetic switches ...

Can't get LED strip lights to work

After buying NO and NC switches from several place I realized that most sellers have no idea what that means.  From most sources you have a 50/50 chance of actually getting what you want. The link above references what I ended up using NO/NC depending on which wire you use. Always work.  These are small, self stick, 100% OK as delivered, never had one fail.  Shop around, they are available in multiple pack on ebay etc.  Get the ones where the white, black and gray wires come out of the end.

5X Optional No Door Window Contact Magnetic Reed Switch Alarm 3W 10 20mm | eBay

Do they come in black?

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #9 –
Can of spray paint will make them any color you desire.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

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Reply #11 –
These look fine as they are.  They're about 1/2"x3/4"
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #12 –
I would call FT parts and ask them. ^.^d
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #14 –
ZF Cherry mp201801
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Need Source For Proximity Switches

Reply #16 –
This switch, ZF Cherry mp201801, is listed on their web site as a NO switch.  Common definition for a NO switch says that when the magnet is brought close to the switch the contacts will close.  This means the lights controlled by the switch will be on when the door is closed.

http://www.onlinecomponents.com/zf-electronics-corp-mp201801.html?p=11075403

This is the NC version (MP201802)

http://www.onlinecomponents.com/zf-electronics-corp-mp201802.html?p=11075404

I did not see a NO/NC version.

Prices are good.

$50 minimum order, about $8 min shipping.  Still good prices.

Different manufacturers use these definitions backwards.  If you are not sure, absolutely sure, buy one and see what it does. If it does what you want then buy more.  After buying several from different sources getting different results every time, I wnet for the NC / NO combination switches. They will work in the way I want, either way, everywhere I want to use them.

I had one sales rep tell me that normally open switches are used on windows that are normally open.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #17 –
I just ordered 2 switches.

Per Mouser;
o Minimum Order
No minimum order dollar amount on products normally stocked in our warehouse.

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Reply #18 –
Good luck with the NO switches. We are trying to be helpful here.  Are you going to tell us where you you bought your switches and the price? Thanks
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #19 –
I bought (2) switches with activators from Mouser as Bill Willett had advised,  (1) NO and (1) NC for $16.95
including shipping.

Sorry for the confusion.

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Reply #20 –
What is Mouser? Let us know how they work. I  am not sure how many I used but they are on almost every cabinet and closet door in my coach.  most lighting circuits have switched power as well so the doors can be opened without turning on the lights. 

These are low power switches (3 watts). Watch how much you are switching on.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #21 –
Mouser is an electrical supply house.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Let us know how they work. 

I received my Mouser order yesterday and here are the results;
Mouser Part #: 540-MP201802 checks out as a NC switch
Mouser Part #: 540-MP201801 checks out as a NO switch

Mouser's got it right!
Thanks again Bill.