10v doorbell - need transformer for Ring doorbell pro
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10v doorbell - need transformer for Ring doorbell pro
Hi all! New member and home owner. The SO purchased a ring doorbell, and was very excited about it. I got to looking at our existing doorbell, and it appears that it is 10v, which is not up to the minimum requirement of the Ring. It is a Rittenhouse Model 225 - 10 volts, which appears very old...maybe original to the house(1956). I’ve been doing some research, and many people suggest I can just change the transformer. If I get a larger transformer, is that something that would overpower my doorbell? Would I have to upgrade the doorbell as well, if I wanted to install the ring as well? I will be getting a voltmeter soon to help troubleshoot. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the forums.
The Ring pro requires a 16v 30va transformer to run the unit and the chime.
You can use a 16v 20va if there is no chime involved.
Yes..... you'd need to upgrade the chime unit too.
My recomendation for a transformer....
The Ring pro requires a 16v 30va transformer to run the unit and the chime.
You can use a 16v 20va if there is no chime involved.
Yes..... you'd need to upgrade the chime unit too.
My recomendation for a transformer....
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Thanks @Pjmax!
That is what my assumption was. If I upgrade the transformer and the chime, should I be concerned about the increased power flowing through the wires that connect the transformer to the chime? Sorry, I am a n00b when it comes to this.
That is what my assumption was. If I upgrade the transformer and the chime, should I be concerned about the increased power flowing through the wires that connect the transformer to the chime? Sorry, I am a n00b when it comes to this.
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We're only talking about a small current increase.
20va @ 16v is just over 1amp.
30va @ 16v is just about 2amp.
You wiring can safely handle 5A or better.
20va @ 16v is just over 1amp.
30va @ 16v is just about 2amp.
You wiring can safely handle 5A or better.