How Do You Install A Recessed Door Contact For A Wireless Home Alarm System?
A wireless home alarm system can be a very affordable alternative to an expensive hard-wired system. A down-side however, is that the door contacts tend to appear obtrusive, bulky, and obnoxious when they are installed. Fortunately there is another option: the recessed door contact. These devices still work with a wireless alarm system, but they are installed directly into the door frame and door itself. The steps below will give you a general idea of how to install one. Choose a suitable location for you recessed door contact to be installed by measuring the two components of the device and making sure there is enough door for the device to fit inside. The depth of the holes you will need to drill will be 1/2′ longer than the length of each component. Avoid coming within an inch of any glass. Also avoid drilling through metal if possible. Your wireless alarm system will be able to recognize signals transmitted from the device whether it is installed near electrical equipment, metal, o
