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Yes it is wired as in that diagram, and as requested I disconnected one wire in the new 2nd Bell Chime and with that wire disconnected, the 1st Bell Chime doesn't work. Connect it back up again and the 1st Bell Chime works again. Does that imply amps then? Or something else?

It's wired as the 2nd Diagram I put up (so yes, Series) and yes the Transformer was set as 16v. So it'll be 16v at roughly 0.5amp from the Transformer. I guess still not enough oomph (with the reduced amps?)?

Update on the additional Door Bell Chime saga! I swapped my 8v/1A Transformer for a multi Volt Transformer from Screwfix. If it put it on 12v or 16v the 1st Bell Chime ding dongs lovely, and there is even a low volume 'Ding' from the 2nd Bell Chime, but no 'Dong'. A step forward but not...

Wire lengths - OK so from the Transformer to the Bell Push is about 6m, Bell Push to 1st Bell Chime is about 5m, then another 13.5m to the 2nd Bell Chime, and then another 13m back to the Transformer. So 37.5 metre series circuit in total. Both are currently connected and the 1st Bell Chime...

Interesting thread! So does that imply its Amps rather than Volts that's the problem? If so, a 8v 2amp would work right? (as mentioned by Flameport earlier?). Or does it still need more Volts? If so, would a 12v transformer not be enough oomph as then an LED would suffice for the illuminated...

This is the Bell Push I have It's just a dinky little bulb. The packaging says 8v, so I guess having an 18v transformer is gonna cause issues right?

Connected it up as above (with the 1st Bell Chime disconnected), and the new 2nd Bell Chime Ding-Donged lovely! (albeit a little medium volume). So wiring and terminals all worked out - just the transformer that needs more oomph then? (will an 18v have any problems with my Illuminated Bell Push?)

Great stuff! OK 2 more questions and then I should be done pestering! ;) Do you recommend any 18v Transformers for my situation? Would an increased transformer interfere with the illuminated Door Bell Press? (it is a Friedland D534W 'Lightspot' - apparently 8v ?)

Can I wire it like below and beef up the transformer if required? :

OK I have done a better diagram to assist my plight :) Here is my current situation:

OK mate, I shall do this in the morning (y)

Thanks Flameport, your advice has been really helpful. So I have temp connected the 2nd Bell Chime from the terminals within the 1st Bell Chime, and I can now get the 2nd Chime to quietly Dong (it doesn't Ding!). Am I right in saying that is due to the length of temp cable I am using (and...

Sorry for another stupid question. The only section of the wiring I can easily get to is the 2 wires coming out of the transformer. Can I tap into it here? So it would effectively be like this (with the old bell chime on the left and the new one on the right): Would this work? Or is there a...

Thanks Flameport! Stupid question - so the terminal numbers on the new one are not in the same position as the original Chime - so would it be 2 and 3 as it is labelled on the new one (in their different locations), or 0F and T3 as the terminals are positioned on the new one (to mirror the...

Newbie Post so please be gentle! I have a circa 1980's Friedland 107 Door Bell Chime (connected to a simple Bell Push) and it is connected via the usual bell wire to a Transformer next to the CU which is a Friedland 752 (8v / 1amp) : and I would like to add a 2nd Door Chime at the other...