In this video, I'll show you how to install a door sensor on a garage door using a 3.5 inch door hinge and 3M double sided tape.
An easy and cost effective way to use a Gen 2 door sensor on your garage door.
What you will need:
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<li>Double Sided 3M tape (Available at Home Depot)</li>
<li>A 3 inch Hinge (Available at Home Depot</li>
<li>Gen 2 Door Sensor</li>
</ol>
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In this video, I'll show you how to install a door sensor on a garage door using a 3.5 inch door hinge and 3M double sided tape.

An easy and cost effective way to use a Gen 2 door sensor on your garage door.

What you will need:

 1. Double Sided 3M tape (Available at Home Depot)
 2. A 3 inch Hinge (Available at Home Depot
 3. Gen 2 Door Sensor



 

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