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Old Jul 18, 2007, 04:53 PM
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I have magnets to keep kitchen cabinets closed. Two of the magnets have gotten very weak. How is it possible to restore the power of the magnet? Thank you!

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Old Jul 18, 2007, 06:02 PM   #2  
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You could go to the hardware store and buy a good bar magnet. Stroke your magnet with the new bar magnet several times but only in one direction. It should restore the magnet. The drawback is the bar magnet may cost more than the cabinet magnet replacement. Are you sure the magnet is making contact with the plate?? That is usually the problem.

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I have magnets to keep kitchen cabinets closed. Two of the magnets have gotten very weak. How is it possible to restore the power of the magnet? Thank you!
magnet ;try radio shack... they many different sizes
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Try cleaning te magnets, scrape off any paint or stain from both sides
Most magnets are adjustable also
get r done
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