doorbell transformer - where?
#1
01-18-05, 07:37 PM
doorbell transformer - where?
I have a dead doorbell - dead at the button (touched the wires) and no voltage to the chimes wiring......that leaves the transformer - I have looked everywhere and can't find it!! Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I checked by the circuit breaker (60 ft. away) and no joy - hope they didn't put it behind sheetrock or something - I am at a loss......
-Mikeey
I checked by the circuit breaker (60 ft. away) and no joy - hope they didn't put it behind sheetrock or something - I am at a loss......
-Mikeey
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01-18-05, 07:44 PM
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I've seen it on the outside of the panel...I've seen inside the panel(under the metal cover exposing all the wires)...and I've even seen it on the outside of an octagon box next to the panel. It should be around the panel vacinity. 
#3
01-18-05, 07:49 PM
doorbell transformer
Depends who did the original wiring. In my current house, the doorbell transformer was connected to the back of a receptacle, and was located in the crawl space under the house.
Got any idea which circuit the bell ran off? If yes, see if any switches or receptacles on that circuit are accessible from the back.
One time, I saw the transformer wired into a passing line, located in the crawl space below the bell area.
Got any idea which circuit the bell ran off? If yes, see if any switches or receptacles on that circuit are accessible from the back.
One time, I saw the transformer wired into a passing line, located in the crawl space below the bell area.
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01-18-05, 08:09 PM
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The two most common locations for the doorbell transformer are the panel, and the furnace. You've looked at one of the two. Check the other.
#5
01-18-05, 09:49 PM
You might take a look at using a wireless doorbell, there is quite a selection out there. They are very economical and operate on batteries which lasts quite a while. Also eliminates the problems with the traditional low voltage units such as you are experiencing right now...
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01-19-05, 04:21 AM
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I have owned mostly older homes and all the doorbell transformers were attached to either floor joists or rafters. Plus one under the basement stairs. Good luck.
#11
01-19-05, 09:01 AM
Originally Posted by mikewu99
In my parent's house the transformer was mounted on one of the boxes for a basement pull-chain light fixture...it really could be anywhere...
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01-20-05, 08:36 AM
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In the furnace?? Are you sure that's the right transformer? Here, they're usually in an electrical box behind the chime.
I'm amazed at all the different "common" locations.
Doug M.
I'm amazed at all the different "common" locations.
Doug M.
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01-20-05, 12:55 PM
furnace location
Actually, no, not positive, but pretty sure -it was attached to the box with the on-off switch for the furnace - checked with a met4er and no power from it, although it is wired. Furnace installer told me it is not part of the furnace- will check tonight.
-Mikeey
-Mikeey
