Wired Door & Window Alarm Contacts

Door and window contacts are important for any security system. Wired contacts are easy to use with any hardwired security panel. They can also interface with wireless security systems if a wired to wireless converter is used. Purchase your wired door and window contacts from the Alarm Grid website.
Honeywell 951WG-WH - 3/8” Diameter Miniature Recessed Contact with Leads
Honeywell 951WG
3/8” Diameter Miniature Recessed Contact with Leads
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $8.99
Honeywell 7939WG - Surface Mount Magnetic Contact with Screw Terminals
Honeywell 7939WG
Surface Mount Magnetic Contact with Screw Terminals
List Price: $12.00
Our Price: $10.99
Honeywell 945T-WH - Mini Surface Mount Magnetic Contact with Screw Terminals
Honeywell 945T
Mini Surface Mount Magnetic Contact with Screw Terminals
List Price: $8.00
Our Price: $6.99
Honeywell 944TWH - 3/8” Diameter Recessed Contact with Screw Terminals (N)
Honeywell 944T
3/8” Diameter Recessed Contact with Screw Terminals
List Price: $8.00
Our Price: $6.99
Honeywell PAL-T-WH - Surface Mount Door Contact and Window Contact
Honeywell PAL-T
Surface Mount Door Contact and Window Contact
List Price: $8.00
Our Price: $7.99
Honeywell 943WG - Mini Magnetic Contact
Honeywell 943WG
Mini Magnetic Contact
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $8.99
Honeywell 944TRE-WH - 3/8” Diameter Recessed Connect with Rare Earth Magnet
Honeywell 944TRE
3/8” Diameter Recessed Contact with Rare Earth Magnet
List Price: $8.00
Our Price: $7.99
Honeywell 956RPT-WH - Recessed Rolling Plunger Switch with Screw Terminals
Honeywell 956RPT
Recessed Rolling Plunger Switch with Screw Terminals
List Price: $12.00
Our Price: $9.99
Honeywell 947-75T - 3/4” Diameter Steel Door Recessed Contact with Terminals
Honeywell 947-75T
3/4” Diameter Steel Door Recessed Contact with Terminals
List Price: $14.00
Our Price: $11.99
Honeywell 958 - Overhead Door Magnetic Contact
Honeywell 958
Overhead Door Magnetic Contact
List Price: $34.00
Our Price: $25.99
Honeywell 955PSTWH - 3/4” Diameter Recessed Plunger Switch with Screw Terminals
Honeywell 955PST
3/4” Diameter Recessed Plunger Switch with Screw Terminals
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $8.99
Honeywell 7939-2 - Surface Mount Door Contact and Window Contact
Honeywell 7939-2
Surface Mount Door Contact and Window Contact
List Price: $22.00
Our Price: $18.99

Door and window contacts are some of the most essential sensors used with a security setup. These devices let the system know when a door or window has been opened. Since most break-ins occur through a door or window, these sensors are very important for letting you know about any potential intruders. You can program your door and window contacts to perform a predetermined response whenever they are activated. These responses can range from requiring a system disarm to immediately sending a distress signal to the central station.

The majority of door and window contacts operate in a very similar manner. These sensors typically include a sensor and a magnet. The sensor is generally installed on or inside the frame of the door or window, and the magnet is installed on or inside the door or window itself. The magnet should be placed within about half an inch of the sensor to the prevent any false alarms from occurring. When the door or window is opened, the magnet will pull away and separate from the sensor. This will cause a reed switch inside the sensor to activate. When this happens, the sensor will transmit a signal to the panel to let it know of the situation. From there, the programmed response will occur.

Hardwired door and window contacts are usually more difficult to install than wireless contacts. This is because a wire will need to be run from the sensor to the security system. That said, there are some advantages to using wired contacts. One consideration is that wired contacts will never require any battery replacements while they are in use. Wireless contacts will usually need a battery replacement every three to five years. This makes wired contacts ideal for users who never want to worry about replacing the batteries on their sensors. Additionally, wired contacts are often less expensive than wireless contacts. Please note that a wired to wireless converter is needed to use wired contacts with a wireless alarm panel.

Wired door and window contacts are generally split into two categories. These are surface-mount contacts and recessed contacts. The difference between the two is that surface-mount contacts are placed on the outside of the door or window, while recessed contacts are installed inside the door or window. In order to install a recessed two holes will need to be drilled. One hole, in the door or window frame, will house the magnet. The other hole, in the actual door or window, will house the sensor. The drilling of holes makes installing recessed sensors slightly more difficult than installing surface-mount sensors. However, the advantage is that recessed sensors will not be visible on the outside of the door or window.

Alarm Grid offers many great wired door and window contacts. The selection can seem a little overwhelming to new customers. If you need any help choosing a door and window contact, then our support team is happy to help you choose the perfect device. We are available both over the phone or online through chat.

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