Ring Video Doorbell & Transformer

[Jason788]

Hello all,

I have purchased Ring Video Doorbell. {wifes idea}

This runs off a battery {that has to be recharged periodically} or can be wired into a pre-existing doorbell circuit.

I dont have one of those and getting a wire to to the CU will be a nightmare, and I dont have any spare slots.

So I have been searching for a transformer solution.

Ring state on their info pages .... "Yes! If you don't have an existing doorbell, it's possible to connect a Ring Doorbell directly to a low voltage 8-24V AC transformer."

My question is .. I have a mains plug socket near my door. Can I buy something like this ..

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/chassis-mounting-transformers/0504583/

and house it in a box and run a mains lead to the socket? via a fused spur?

Or am I missing something in its Use / Output / Connections etc .. or is their an easier solution

All answers greatly appreciated

Jason

 

[Taylortwocities]

You could, but it's easier to buy a bell transformer.
Like this

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TCTR7.html

Or google
Bell transformer.

You could just connect to your socket with a 3A fused plug.

 

[securespark]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...wclqkXQFYrZ6kZa9NM-uudIpxptBUbN5H4aAuHT8P8HAQ

Edit: oops, already posted....

Connect it to the socket with a short length of flex and a plug. If the transformer does not have strain relief for the primary cable, put a couple of clips in to hold it securely. Screw the transformer to the skirting and clip the secondary cable along the top of it.

 

[winston1]

I have purchased Ring Video Doorbell. {wifes idea}

I bought one of those (for the same reason). It didn't work very well though (flaky broadband I think) so it went back. So make sure it works as she wants before spending too much time and money on it.

 

[Jason788]

You could, but it's easier to buy a bell transformer.
Like this

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TCTR7.html

Or google
Bell transformer.

You could just connect to your socket with a 3A fused plug.

Thanks ... I saw that on a search .. but couldnt find anything else about how I would connect it ... plug etc

 

[Jason788]

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...wclqkXQFYrZ6kZa9NM-uudIpxptBUbN5H4aAuHT8P8HAQ

Edit: oops, already posted....

Connect it to the socket with a short length of flex and a plug. If the transformer does not have strain relief for the primary cable, put a couple of clips in to hold it securely. Screw the transformer to the skirting and clip the secondary cable along the top of it.

Great .. thanks for that .. will give it a go with that method

 

[Jason788]

I bought one of those (for the same reason). It didn't work very well though (flaky broadband I think) so it went back. So make sure it works as she wants before spending too much time and money on it.

Yes I have read quite a few reviews etc and looked at alternatives that weren't quite so expensive ... lots of good reviews but a fair few like yours with issues with broadband etc ... and also issues over motion sensing.
But this one seems to be the best out there ...
I was interested in this one

http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/ct568w/electriq-ct568w-video-doorbell

as it keeps its own recordings etc .. no monthly subs ... but could find Zero reviews or other info re power/fitting/performance etc