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Yeah I tried that it still didn't work work with the plug transformer. It's weired because the Ring works with a battery alone. Needs taking out to charge and putting it back in. It lasts a week. This is so annoying lol

A quick UPDATE..... I've gone bought a Ring Plug in Transformer which connects to the socket. My VT28 shows it definitely is giving out 24V! HOWEVER when i connected it to the Ring Doorbell . The doorbell still doesn't work!. I used my VT28 to check on the Ring probes. It flashed the...

The ringdoor bell doesn't have an earth terminal..... Also I've bought a new transformer. ... Still same issue. . I realised the transformer was connected to the lighting mCB. ... I did a voltage test on the cable before connecting to the transformer. It showed 230v. Then turned it the MCB etc...

Don't all sockets have earthing?

Hi mate the current one is connected like this. Which was working for a year or 2. When it was attached to the ring doorbell. Ofcourse this isn't working now. So thought I'd replace this one with a new more appropriate transformer. I wonder if this connected to an MCB . The cable is coming from...

I take it I just should turn off the CU main switch ?

Oh I see. Ill find one... I was wondering if you look at the pic I posted ... the power cable isn't coming from the CU. Its coming from black of the board. How would I turn that off (safe isolation) to change the transformer.

So do you reckon it's got faulty ? And needs explaining with a different type ?

I've attached a pic. There are 2 unused terminals. It's been working for atleast 2 years and no there isn't any switch.

There's a transformer connected to my Consumer Unit. I believe its 12-24v Always worked until a couple of months ago but now I have to keep charging the battery for the ring door bell to work . Not sure if the transformer is gone or what. I used a martindale V28 voltage tester. On the...

I just got one as a gift. Thought I'd see the uses etc.

Thanks that sounds like a great idea. Do you have a link of basic electrics .. so much info out there. Some more to do with electronics instead of electrics. Then some more US related instead of UK.

Thanks mate. Really appreciate all that info

Hello guys I've managed to get a martindale 2 poll tester. Can someone please explain how to use it ? Ie sockets and lighting? Or a decent youtube showing it. I think the sole purpose of it is to see if there's voltage going through it and there is a live circuit ? Thanks

Is it worth getting a smart meter put in the house by energy company ?

Okay I was merely stating that the course could be 2 or 3 years. I didn't need to do the first year so mine became a 2 year course . If you haven't got a minimum of level 3 already you need to do the 3 year course. Anyways thanks for the clarity

It's a pretty simple answer if you already have any qualifications above level 3 ie A Levels , degree which is a level 6. I have both. You then don't need to do level 1...

What has this got to do with spotlights mate?

Your not being mean mate. The course only offered from level 2. If you have A levels in anything else. You don't need to do level 1. Level 1 and 2 are similar they say. I have done alot of DIY before. But not change consumer units etc.

Blimey, can't believe it wasn't done correctly in the face place. Is it a big job to get an RCD CU put in ?