Finding quality magnetic contacts at a low price can be tough, but if you know where to look, you can find magnetic contacts in no time. And at a price you'll be satisfied with.

Magnetic contacts are perfect for sliding glass doors, windows. Eliminate tell tale signs that you have an alarm system installed. These switches are completely hidden. They are .78 inches long and are ideal for any thing like the windows.

Magnetic contacts need 3/4" of material like (wood, aluminum, vinyl) around the frame of the window to mount into.

Contact switches are magnetic switches that protect doors and windows. There are three main styles that are used by most alarm companies.

Magnetic contacts are small and are easy for a professional to install if you have not put your windows in yet. Magnetic contacts can be used for all sorts of things they have security for your doggie door the magnetic contacts clip from the door to the doggie door so you will not get a intruder trying to climb through.

There are wireless contacts they have a transmitter that is tied to them or built into them that sends a radio signal to a receiver in the control. they come in two colors brown and white to hide from your decor. If you like you can paint the cords to match your decor.

When protecting your home the doors and windows are the most broken into by using the magnetic contacts on all doors and windows you and your family will be safe. When doing your business this applies also do all the doors and windows.

To protect your home/business there usually is a lot of windows that you have to protect by getting a motion detector so you are double protecting your self. If a intruder tried to get in and broke the glass this way the motion detector will go off and warn any one in the area.

If you use surface mounted versions they can be set up so that you can keep your windows open a few inches for ventilation and still be armed. If you have little kids this is wonderful to have I am sure you hear all the time about children that open windows and fall out of them on the second floor. This will be worth the money and safety for any parent.

Once you find the magnetic contacts that you need, you will definitely feel better about your new home/office being safe. Contact your local retailer for more details.

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Ron McBride writes about all home security. For more articles and resources on Home Security related topics, Home Security Equipment and Security Systems visit his site at: http://www.homesecuritystore.com