Harry Warner's Magic hen-house door closer!

 

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Door in closed position

 

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Door in open position - note loop held between eye-hooks.

 

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A close up of the pin-switch-solenoid device. The switch is MOST important to prevent burn out of the solenoid.

 

 

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A diagram of the workings.

 

Harry can be reached at: 250 653 4041; foinse at savesaltspring.com

 

Solenoids can be bought at: "Pacific Controls" in Victoria, BC Tel: 1 800 661 0173. They are fairly expensive!