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Assistance installing ring doorbell (See attached pic's)

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  • 23-07-2019 11:39pm
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    icanmunch
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I just got a ring pro doorbell and was looking for some advice before starting the installation. I was wondering if anyone can confirm if the transformer in the attached photo is the correct voltage or should I get it swapped out for the ring's transformer?


    Also, does anyone know how to bypass the bell chime? I tried to follow the rings instructions but my box wiring is different to their example.

    Thanks!


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    icanmunch wrote:
    Also, does anyone know how to bypass the bell chime? I tried to follow the rings instructions but my box wiring is different to their example.


    Good news the transformer is ok.

    It has 24Vac however its variable so it might only be connected at 8 or 12 volts

    You need the 24V for the best operation.

    A voltmeter at the doorbell push will determine this.


    If its 8 v then you will need a registered electrical contractor to cable the transformer into the 24 V terminal.

    It's a 5 minute job, but you cant work on the board if you are not a rec.


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    icanmunch
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭icanmunch


    Stoner wrote: »
    Good news the transformer is ok.

    It has 24Vac however its variable so it might only be connected at 8 or 12 volts

    You need the 24V for the best operation.

    A voltmeter at the doorbell push will determine this.


    If its 8 v then you will need a registered electrical contractor to cable the transformer into the 24 V terminal.

    It's a 5 minute job, but you cant work on the board if you are not a rec.

    Excellent thanks. I will test the voltage and go from there. Have you any idea which wires to disconnect to bypass the chime? Thanks


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    xabi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,998 ✭✭✭xabi


    Would you not just keep the chime?


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    icanmunch wrote:
    Excellent thanks. I will test the voltage and go from there. Have you any idea which wires to disconnect to bypass the chime? Thanks

    Yes it's simple enough ifs its wired up in the standard way you just connect the two cables in the Chime together

    https://images.app.goo.gl/XwykCtp3io8pcS237

    If its wired like this, ignore the voltage ratings

    Basically the transformer is connected to the chime, but one of the cables is broken/ held open by the bell push

    When you press it you complete the circuit to the bell.


    If you remove the chime/bell and connect the two cables connected to the bell together you will have the 8 or 12 or 24V at the two terminals at the doorbell.

    Remember that its a RECs job at the board.


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