--- product_id: 1143253 title: "Magnetic Switch, Standard Packaging,Black" brand: "directed electronics" price: "£0.04" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143253-magnetic-switch-standard-packaging-black store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Normally Open/Closed Ideal for Pickups Dual Contact Design Magnetic Switch, Standard Packaging,Black **Brand:** directed electronics **Price:** £0.04 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Switch It Up: Elevate Your Ride with Precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magnetic Switch, Standard Packaging,Black by directed electronics - **How much does it cost?** £0.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143253-magnetic-switch-standard-packaging-black) ## Best For - directed electronics enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted directed electronics brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Design:** Built to withstand the rigors of everyday use in automotive applications. - • **Easy Installation:** User-friendly design ensures a hassle-free setup. - • **Perfect for Pickups:** Designed specifically for vehicles with sliding rear windows. - • **Dual Contact Advantage:** One of the few switches offering both normally closed contacts. - • **Versatile Functionality:** Seamlessly switch between normally open and normally closed modes. ## Overview The Magnetic Switch is a versatile automotive accessory designed for pickups with sliding rear windows, featuring both normally open and normally closed contacts for enhanced functionality and ease of use. ## Description Help deter theft with this magnetic switch that is compatible with most vehicles with a sliding window. This switch contains normally closed and normally open contacts for customized use. ## Features - Magnetic switch - Normally open/normally closed - Great for pickups with sliding rear window - One of the only switches with both normally closed contacts - Great for pick-ups with sliding rear window ## Product Details - **Operation Mode:** ON-OFF-ON - **Current Rating:** 1 Amps - **Operating Voltage:** 1 Volts - **Contact Type:** Normally Closed - **Connector Type:** Clamp - **Brand:** directed electronics - **Terminal:** Dpco - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4.15 x 3 x 0.7 inches - **Circuit Type:** 2-way - **Actuator Type:** Plunger ## Images ![Magnetic Switch, Standard Packaging,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pmPvMTHFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Product Packaging** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: The item description lists that it requires a 1x 12V battery. Does it mean it NEEDS a battery? Or the highest input is 12V?** A: Does not require batteries. I used it in a low voltage application to turn on/off LED light strip. My power source was a 100-240V AC input to 12V DC output power adapter. **Q: Just received my switch. It doesn't feel like it's magnetic at all. Does it only become magnetic once power is applied? (Is this an electro magnet?)** A: The switch is NOT an electromagnet. The switch is in two sections, the actual switch, which responds to an external magnet, and the actuator, which is a permanent magnet. When the actuator is brought near the switch, it causes the switch to change state. The normally open contact closes, and the normally closed contact opens. When the actuator is removed, the switch reverts to its normal state. **Q: Hello can you send me the exact dimensions of the swich one side is all I need if they are both the same size** A: I agree with Edward and Pilot in that both pieces are the same size, the switch side depth being a bit larger due to screws protruding. Length, height, and depth as already said. However, when I measure mounting slot centers on this thing with a 6 inch metal scale, I get 1-13/16" center-to-center (or about 1.8"). So, two holes spaced at 1-13/16" (or 1.8") is what is needed for mounting. Also, measuring the slot width (for screw), slot width is about .12", so 3/32" (.094") screws will work **Q: Do these have to be mounted as shown, or can one be rotated 90 degrees?** A: Yes, you can rotate on of them 90 degrees. It helps to experiment a bit with the orientation and placement before you permanently mount them. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used in a pantry: hardwired and with a door switch - great! *by A***R on March 4, 2016* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just click the "add to cart" button *by K***N on August 31, 2017* I would give this 4.9 stars if I could. The reason for a 4.9 and not a full 5 star is because you have to be pretty accurate with both magnets. They must be aligned directly infront one another and they cannot be more that 1.5in apart or the switch won't work. But once you have the alignment issue down these are amazing. I installed one for a storage closet light. I have it wired to always close. So once the door is open and the magenets are seperated the light comes on. When the door is close and the magnets are together the light is off. I also installed this in the glove box of my car. Same setup. When the glove box is open the light is on and when the glove box is closed the light is off. So i wired it to always closed (NC).You can replace the regular magnet piece (the magnet without the wiring) with a stronger magnet for the switch to work at a bit further space. Instead of the 1.5in soace you can get it up to 3in to work. I tried my phone mount magnet which is probably three times stronger and the distance from which the switch activated was around 3.5in - 4inNC - Normally Closed. Meaning once the two magnets are sperated the circuit is closed and power is sent from one pole to the next. Resulting the switch being on. When the two magnets are together or directly in front one another, the circuit is open or disrupted and zero power is sent from one pole to the next. Resulting the switch being off.NO - Normally Open. Basically the opposite of NC. Meaning when the two magnets are directly in front on another the circuit is closed and power is sent from one pole to the next. Resulting the switch being on. But when the magnets are separated the power is disrupted abd power is not sent from one pole to the other. Resulting in the switch being off.Installation advice: Do Not Remove The Double Sided Tape First!! You should wire your switch up and test it first to make sure everything work as its suppose to. Now get some regular tape and take the two magnets in the spots where you would like to position the magnets. Turn on the power and test the magnets to see if they align and work correctly. Now remove the double sided tape and stick the magnets to the locations you tested on. This worked best for me. These magnets are very sensitive when aligning them. But they are worth the extra couple of seconds because they work well and have both NC and NO which are rare to find in stores today on one switch. ## Frequently Bought Together - Magnetic Switch, Standard Packaging,Black - JBtek 4 Channel DC 5V Relay Module for Arduino Raspberry Pi DSP AVR PIC ARM - EDGELEC 120pcs Breadboard Jumper Wires 10cm 15cm 20cm 30cm 40cm 50 cm 100cm Wire Length Optional Dupont Cable Assorted Kit Male to Female Male to Male Female to Female Multicolored Ribbon Cables --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143253-magnetic-switch-standard-packaging-black](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1143253-magnetic-switch-standard-packaging-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*