A friend of mine just did get back to me with the info I needed. It does utilize a conventional contact switch "which is installed in the door frame" but then low voltage conductors lead from that contact switch to just outside of a standard single gang electrical box where you would have your power in and switch leg run to the closet fixture. The relay device by LVF Inc. called a "TimeSaver CR-120" is installed at that box. You use a handy box cover with the 1/2" K/O The relay gets installed kind of like a door chime transformer so the low voltage wire from the contact switch stays on the outside while the high voltage portion stays in the box. Over the years I had installed dozens of the standard mechanical switches that require cutting "chiselling" into the door frame. On custom homes where they often had door frames of exotic woods, you can imagine how hesitant I was to do this and often required the general contractor to have that part done. With the device mentioned above it is simple as can be. You can also install them on bi-fold and pocket doors very easy. I just ordered some and at around 18 bucks each with the required contact switch, much cheaper than the old alternative "hope I don't sound like a sales person for the product" For those that must acivate a light when a door is opened "can easily make it so light is only on when door is closed also" these are good as gold.
[This message has been edited by LowVoltageNinja (edited 10-11-2004).]
