I'm leaving similar review for each component in my project, so you might see it copy-pasted on the other pages. I purchased these lights (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF66JO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00) to replace an old fluorescent light in my pantry that was on a light switch. I used this magnetic switch so the lights come on when the pantry door opens and turn off when the door shuts. To wire this, I cut the wire between the transformer box and the LED strip. I just reconnected the red wires off the bat (you only need to mess with the black wire so if you can cut the cable without cutting the red wires, even better, but I don't know how you'd do that). Actually, polarity doesn't matter with this switch because its all about disrupting the circuit, so you can choose to reverse what I just said about red and black, and it still works. Either way, I had the cut ends of the black wire...the black wire coming from the transformer side got connected to the COM port of the magnetic switch, and the black wire from the LED light strip side got connected to the NC port on the magnetic switch. This frustrated me immensely initially because my first switch was bad and I didn't know it right away. Finally checked it with a voltmeter and confirmed it was not functional (touching the magnets or separating them made no difference as to what the voltmeter read). Returned to Amazon, got the replacement...two days later I completed the project with a new functional switch. The wired side of the magnetic switch is mounted on the top of the door frame and the other side is mounted to the door itself (both with just the mounting tape it came with). When the door opens and the two parts are then separated, the switch is activated and the lights come on. It isn't even touchy at all, "on and off" are totally reliable. For all the details of the project, find my review for the LED lights (same review title).
Why 5 stars when my first one was bad, frustrated me, and needed to be returned? Because the return process was great. The replacement arrived within 2 days, no joke - 2 days!, and I was able to finish the project.
The finished product looks and works great. Lots of bright light in the pantry and the light is no longer accidently left on all day.
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Just What I Needed
Sometimes you get in that DIY mood and need a component. I'm pleased to say this one works like a charm. To hook it up, I went by another reviewer's wiring diagram I screenshotted. The smaller guage wires were tough to adhere to the screw connections but eventually went on. Two facts to note about this switch that other reviewers might not have mentioned: 1) The pieces are not strongly magnetized, only enough to activate the switch via magnet. So you won't struggle to use this product on whatever project you have planned. 2) There is a very faint "click" when the switch is activated. I looked to this item when I wanted to have LED's come on when I open my mobile clothes chest. And I've gotta say, I'm glad instead of cheaper options I chose Amazon's.
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