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Thread: Reed switch sensor actuator
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09-26-2009 09:57 AM #7
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sadoun may also carry reed switches. i bet one of those mini sized alarm door contact reed switches would work.
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09-26-2009 10:29 AM #8
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You can get an exact replacement for the reed switch at
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09-26-2009 10:33 AM #9
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09-26-2009 12:33 PM #10
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Thanks for the great information. I have no idea what brand/model/type actuator it is. I guess I'll have to get behind the cover to see if it has any information. There's no markings on the outside. I know this is probably ignorant but it looks just like all the actuators I see on polar mounts on the diagrams
I would like to see if I can find a reed switch sensor locally to replace it and troubleshoot it. Would I be able to find one at, say, an auto parts store or somewhere? Or is this one of those "special" things I'd have to order. I know a couple of your suggested mouser.com, but I'd hate to have to order and wait a week for it, but if I have to I have to. I know truckracer mentioned the mini sized alarm door sensors, would I get one at Lowe's/Home Depot?
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09-26-2009 03:38 PM #11
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The reed switches I've seen is mounted just above the largest gear that drives the acme screw rod. It may be held inplace with black goop like tar. Sometimes, two white wires go into the ends about 1" apart.
There are all sorts of reed switches. single pole, double pole, normally open and normally closed. You need to dig yours out and check it with an ohm meter to see what you have and that may not give you a reading.
You might be better off ordering one of Sadouns replacement motors.
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09-26-2009 10:36 PM #12
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Thanks Adam. I'll definitely give it a lookover to see if it's an easy fix. You're right, if it's too much trouble I'll go with a new actuator...they're not ridiculously expensive.
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