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  1. NicoNix

    Help with a vintage doorbell and wiring

    Help please! Got this to use as a doorbell but unsure of specifics and wiring. If someone could maybe help with a diagram/specific parts or even drawing on the photos to show me! I’m a DIYer, very aware of health and safety with electrics, busy renovating an old property. I’ve put lights...
  2. L

    UK Wired doorbell power source

    Hello, I would liked to install a Byron wired doorbell with built in chime and 8v transformer. I'm struggling to get power source. I have a light close to the front door. Would it be ok to use this the light cable as a power source? I would have to put some kind of switch and have it...
  3. T

    Troubleshooting Smart Doorbell Installation - Pics + voltage checks inc.

    Hi All, I've installed a Lorex doorbell recently, but it is not turning on. I did some tests using a multimeter and this is what I found: Transformer voltage: 29v (transformer specs: Heath Zenith: 24v 20VA transformer) Chimebox (between Trans 3 and Front 2 screws): 29v Back of Doorbell...
  4. T

    Help installing doorbell transformer

    Hi everyone, I need help installing a Lorex smart doorbell. I have tried to install a doorbell transformer several times to no avail. The first transformer I installed, failed instantly, so I assumed it was faulty from the get go. The second one I installed, seemed to work fine, for about 7...
  5. impish15

    Friedland Facet 2 Note Door Chime

    Hi, A lot about this fault confused me to be honest. So customer complained the doorbell was not working as intended. By that I mean the chime box was making a buzzing noise and the doorbell just ranging without being pressed. The chime produced a lot of heat also apparently. The doorbell is a...
  6. T

    Ring Doorbell - Is it possible to get power from light switch?

    So I'm wondering is there's a way to grab some low voltage power from the back of a light switch/ I have no other way of getting power to my Ring Door bell and I would like to not have to use batteries.
  7. D

    Ring Video Doorbell Wired Installation Setup 3rd Party Accessories

    Hi, So I ended up with a Ring video wired doorbell instead of a Byron video wired doorbell as B&Q were out of stock (had ordered online) and they gave the Ring one at no extra cost (nice of them). Not what I was after but will have to make and do. I don't really want to fork out and buy the...
  8. S

    Generation 2 Ring doorbell install

    Amateur with no experience here - bought a Ring doorbell in the sale assuming I would just switch it out for my doorbell by removing and reattaching - however concerned it may be a bit more too it# Current button goes to a chime housing a transformer (DETA C3500 A/C 220-240 volts 50Hz)...
  9. A

    UK Hardwiring a smart doorbell

    Hello. I’m trying to hardwire a smart doorbell but have no idea how to bypass the existing bell chime (the new doorbell has its own chime box plugged in elsewhere). I’ve attached a photo of the component in the existing bell chime. At the doorbell itself there is one of both the orange and blue...
  10. A

    Blink video doorbell connect with 12v mechanical bell UK

    Hi. I have a blink video doorbell and want to connect a 12v mechanical bell (pic attached below). I know Blink only allow 16v-24v AC transformers for wired connection. I know I can attach only a few mechanical door chimes but the one below is preferred as the bell is loud (90db) and I have used...
  11. M

    Doorbell camera recommendation

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a door camera Something with recording and live video thanks There's a wired bell push if supply needed
  12. S

    Wired Doorbell Problem

    I installed a doorbell where the button to activate it is 70 feet from the chime. I thought 14 gauge would be enough, but when I pressed the button, no chime. I realize what a mistake this was. I've attached a diagram showing the ridiculous distance in number 1. Would it make a difference if I...
  13. gcrawley02

    Ring video doorbell wired bypass advice

    I have the following transformer/chime and need to install the bypass cable. Can anyone advise how this should be wired up?
  14. G

    Adding extra chime to mains wired doorbell

    Hi I have a mains wired doorbell with the chime in the hallway. Parents are elderly and dont hear the bell all the time. I want to run two wires from the hallway chime into living room and add another chime there. Does the new chime need to have built in transformer does it not require it...
  15. R

    Blink doorbell wired

    I'm having issues with the new Blink doorbell that I Installed today. Basically, unless the doorbell is wired, it will default to a VERY basic use and run on batteries only which is not what I want. It states that it needs to be between 16-24V and maximum of 40VA. Now I bought a bell...
  16. erkan1

    Ring Doorbell has messed up Downstairs Lights

    I have recently installed a Ring Wired Doorbell, and everything had been working perfectly, however randomly the lights downstairs stopped working. I tried turning them all on and off through the switch board, which sorted out the lights, however the Ring Doorbell is turning on and off and...
  17. H

    Wiring in a new Blink doorbell

    Hello, I'm researching how to wire in a new Blink doorbell and had a couple of questions 1. Is the below Friedland Type 4 transformer likely to work (see below)? 2. If not, to bypass the chime. Should I connect the wires going to T0 and T3 (as suggested on another thread) via a choc/wago...
  18. dprance

    Ring Doorbell + Friedland 454

    Hi. I have recently moved into a house and I'm trying to install a Ring Hardwired Doorbell at the property. I've had a look at the Ring instructions and at the chime box but I'm completely lost as to which wires to by pass in order to give constant power to the door bell. I have a separate plug...
  19. T

    Problem installing smart doorbell

    I've bought a ring wired doorbell and I've run in to a spot of bother trying to install it. The transformer is above my connection box in the hall cupboard. The chime is through the wall next to my front door. It says to attach the jumper cable to the trans and front terminals none of the...
  20. L

    UK Ring Doorbell Wiring Query

    DIY’er here, so be kind. I am after some advice on fitting a wired doorbell in the UK. I plan on removing the current chime and replacing it with a 24v Ring transformer only in a box. Planned on simply adding the power and adding the 2 cables to the Ring bell....Job done! However, looking...

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