You Can Get Scrooged Opening a Trap Door

DN Staff

December 5, 2005

2 Min Read
You Can Get Scrooged Opening a Trap Door

Ever try opening an attic door in the ceiling at the top of the stairs with your hands full of stuff? Try spelling headache! So Larry installed a 12V motor with a cable shaft in the attic and attached the cable to the door. Limit switches stop the motor when the door is fully open and closed, and a converter ensures the correct voltage to the motor. Larry can now activate the door from the bottom of the stairs.

Click here for the wiring diagram.Open Sesame! Parts List

Amt

Part Description

Allied Part #

1

Rocker Switch

863-0152

2

Snap Action Limit Switch

821-0219

1

14GA Stranded Wire

293-460N

10

Female Space Connectors

534-1213

2

Butt Splices

534-0695

1

Switch Encloser

883-0910

1

Cable Connector

534-0913

1

1 inch Corrugated Flexible Conduit

534-9120

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