Doorbell transformer for Google/Ring installed in consumer unit

Please note I am not a qualified electrician and this is a DIY job. Ideally this should be installed separately.
Transformer for bell to work with Ring or Google Doorbell in a consumer unit.
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[@DIMTips]

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[@Droplip]

Good video it has quiet a humb the transformer when connected so you want it tucked away in a cupboard for sure!

[@DIMTips]

Very true. It is actually loader than expected.

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Very detailed. Great job. Things look a little different over the pond.

[@DIMTips]

They certainly are different especially with only 240v.

[@darrencramp1558]

Sorry not detailed enough for safety purposes. I enjoyed the video but they are not classed as being a "competent person" as per the wiring regulations the UK must follow.

[@DIMTips]

@@darrencramp1558 thanks for the comment. Not many videos by 'competent' individuals showcasing how to install. Would be more than happy if you posted something showing how it should be done. Also happy for feedback.

[@darrencramp1558]

@@DIMTips one big tip I would suggest you research is the "safe isolation procedure" so there's no danger of electric shock if exposed parts are touched. Remember switches can fail. Also in turning off the power you should start with turning the mcb's off first so there's less internal acr across the main switch. It's great seeing videos like this just needs to be done in a safe manner.

[@DIMTips]

@@darrencramp1558 thank you so much I will definitely give safe isolation procedures a read. Really appreciate the advice.

[@SuzyTopAgent]

Wow so many wires!!! Excellent job my friend 👏☺ Hope you are having a wonderful day and Happy Spring!

[@DIMTips]

Thanks Suzy

[@bartlemy]

I think it's important to make a disclaimer that this area should be out of bounds unless properly trained and dare I say, qualified. Great vid btw!

[@DIMTips]

Fair point

[@kevinhancock4064]

I fo get why many say as you have ..as many don't have common sense ..I personallybwouod be checking for love before touching . And first confirming my device works that is testing it.......changed many lights and switches wired up extractor 3 amp . Much of the basic stuff is common sense ..unfortunately some don't have it .......much of the p regs can be found easily .

[@Mike_5]

You need to ensure that the Low Voltage side of the transformer is totally isolated from the 230V supply and you cannot do that in a Consumer Unit best to use a separate DIN rail enclosure for the transformer maybe next time as this will fail an EICR immediately

[@DIMTips]

Thank you. Will state next time

[@Mike_5]

@@DIMTips No problem

[@1Miguellima]

Thank you so much for the video, I am going to install the same transformer for a nest doorbell, this video helped me a lot with the wiring.

[@DIMTips]

Glad it helped. Be very careful of the neutral bar as each side may be independent. Also feel free to subscribe and check out my other videos. Maybe something will help.

[@momiah5635]

You f@@king legend spent all day trying to find out how to do this

[@DIMTips]

Thanks bud

[@smellthecoffee5314]

Informative video - thanks BUT Please amend with some kind of warning at the beginning to remind people to check for live with a wand or similar device. Having seen 2 electricians get a belt of 240v when troubleshooting faults I learnt that you should check every time you switch power on or off. People aren't perfect - even the most conscientious make mistakes - might not be your mistake - might be the previous guy - takes seconds to check and wands are cheeeep - no brainer really. Good vid otherwise - thanks.

[@kevinhancock4064]

Don't I know it not on a sicket but I usuallybhahdke circuit boards well more so if just removed but one time grabbing one moment of reason had a bekt from transformer . Plus putting rubbish out few weeks ago had been wet km usually very careful switched light off went up my arm and shoulder not nice lol

[@kevinhancock4064]

I totally agree I do lights n sockets etc ..its easy to become complacent but safety every time ..a tester shouod be used before ypu touch any wire......one of our upstairs sockets oddly is on bottom ring main ..unsure why wasn't my doing .prob where they blocked off the alcoves before used most convenient (bit naighyu ) so I check every time it's a must .

[@DIMTips]

Thanks and noted. I pinned a comment and just mentioned to get in a qualified electrician

[@Dermuu]

Ring recommends using an 18gauge cable from the bell to step down transformer. What size wire does the 18 gauge wire equate to? I'm not sure what size wire you used. Didn't look like a standard bell wire. Please advise

[@DIMTips]

I used 1.5mm. 18 gauge is 1.02mm. All in all not much in it. 1mm electric wire is easier to work with.

[@MagicWok]

How am I supposed to get the wiring from the chime, to the fuse box. I don't want to tear up a bunch of plasterboard... My chime is wired, but think it's running off an existing ring, such as the ground floor plugs or lights maybe.

[@DIMTips]

Yeah. Not an easy job. Electrician perfer for it not to be in the unit

[@tonynewton7902]

Who installed that DB? DIY Dave. Complete bodge job.

[@DIMTips]

DIY job indeed

[@gdiddy999]

Thanks, very helpful. I was struggling to get mine to work properly.

[@DIMTips]

Glad it helped

[@KasamS]

Is there a way for me to check my current wiring? We have a standard doorbell running to the breaker but the breaker doesn't say what voltage/current it is can i just stick a multimeter to the wires at the doorbell and see if its compatible?

[@DIMTips]

I would stick a multimeter on it.

[@scouselive]

Ring specifications ask for 10VA, the CUB1 is only 8VA, a little underpowered maybe

[@DIMTips]

Might be right. It may end up working sometimes depending on +/- 10% rule

[@XhoniMyrtajChannel]

@dimtips Can I use the same wires from the existing door bell fuse box to connect them to the bell transformer?

[@DIMTips]

Maybe. You may need to check with someone

[@paulcannell5161]

Why are your mcbs and rcds still switch on they should be off before switching the main switch off? Very messy cables no cover on the bus bar?

[@DIMTips]

Thank you and noted

[@gman1087]

Im just wondering if u just used bell wire from the step down side of the transformer....6mtr run ....its for a ring 2 door bell....rather than the 1mm you used as its already in place. Thanks

[@DIMTips]

It should work. I remember @efixx mentioned you may need to add additional sleaving for insulation.

[@gman1087]

@@DIMTips thanks...and where did u get that in line fuse / resistor from? Cant find where to buy it?

[@darrencramp1558]

@@DIMTips Correct there's a wiring regulation for this in the UK.

[@zamanraja9531]

wow thanks man so helpful! quick question though but prob a dumb one too. so you still need to put in the orignal neutral right for the 6A breaker, you are just adding another one for the transformer right ?

[@DIMTips]

Ideally a seperat one but you can go of the one for lights.

[@robert-d.mihalcea7098]

Is it ok for the transformer to get warm and buzzing? I followed the steps one by one ,thank you. The doorbell works well

[@kimbo1966]

no , sounds like its loose , call a real electrician

[@robert-d.mihalcea7098]

I did, everything was ok

[@DIMTips]

Glad it worked if you are unsure please call an electrician

[@Beariam24]

Dude! If the looped ends are not tightly touching together you might as well not bother looping the ends for mechanical strength.

[@DIMTips]

Thanks mate.

[@peterdavies1872]

My Doorbell is on the same loop as my upstairs & downstairs smoke detectors wired into my consumer unit, Will i still need to use the transformer provided for my ring doorbell pro 2 or can i just bypass the chime & install the bell on the current wiring system

[@DIMTips]

Hope you managed to fix

[@georgegeorgel7254]

I installed exactelly the same i connected the live to the load side of the circuit breaker lights and the neutral cable to the neutral bar but when i turn it on the circuit breaker keeps tripping and then i tried to connected to the in side of the circuit breaker and doesnt trip anymore why it keeps tripping?

[@DIMTips]

Oh dear. Might need to consult an electrician

[@dct1]

I seem to have a Freidland D780 transformer sitting externally and not in CU. Do you think this is due to its size?

[@DIMTips]

Yeah. Or space.

[@asian1nvasion]

Hi, thanks for the video. I got the same bell transformer in your video. But my doorbell says 16-24V. So do i put my neutral into 8V and live wire into the 24V, therefore total potential difference being 16V??? Of just keep it at 0V and 24 V as uou have shown?

[@idmax]

If you need to ask that, call an electrician 😞

[@georgegeorgel7254]

Always 0 for neutral and the rest for live no matter which one it depends hoq many volts the device require

[@DIMTips]

Honestly best to consult a qualified electrician

[@georgegeorgel7254]

Ive got the same transformer but when i connected to the circuit breaker in out load it keep tripping then when i connected to the in bar doesnt trip at all why is tripping?

[@DIMTips]

A few people said it needs to be completely issolated.

[@nunoteixeira5347]

Thanks man

[@DIMTips]

Np

[@omarprimeus3129]

Hi he says live to the right and neutral to the left going into the transformer, does it matter if it is the other way around? Thanks

[@DIMTips]

Might want to consult an expert

[@LAGMI20]

is it ok to connect it with 2,5 gauge then connect under with 1,5 gauge cable to doorbel ?

[@DIMTips]

Might want to consult someone qualified on it

[@JamesR1978]

Can I do this myself in the UK or does it have to be certified by an electrician? Thanks

[@Droplip]

Wouldn’t attempt it. Just pay a sparky £80. Is dead easy but you’re not dead 👍🏽

[@DIMTips]

Probably best if your are not comfortable doing. Should get it certified either way.

[@Thalasius]

why didn't u use bell wire?

[@DIMTips]

Could have but was worried by distortion and cross over protection.

[@JiP2944]

Cowboys man

[@DIMTips]

Fair enough. Everyone should have an opinion.

[@controversy1999]

What size cable did you use for live to the transformer and neutral away?

[@DIMTips]

I will check. Probably 2.5mm or 1.5mm.

[@kevinburns1310]

Did you ever check this? I am about to do the same thing with a ring doorbell and have read this comment as I was wondering the same thing. Could you please let me know whether it was 2.5mm or 1.5mm from the lights breaker to the transformer? Cheers 👍

[@DIMTips]

1.5mm

[@kevinburns1310]

Ah thats great, thank you 👍

[@georgegeorgel7254]

1.5 mm would be enough if it gouse to the 6 amp light circuit breaker fuse

[@alexblower]

Has anyone found a chime that will take 24 volts?

[@DIMTips]

Did you manage to find?

[@LZ1SSA]

Два проводника в един отвор, сигурен ли сте?

[@DIMTips]

Sorry don't understand

[@gregoakley607]

That bg transformer is only 8va so will not work on google nest, they need at least 10va. You're a div, also no band 1 band 2 separation inside CU. 🤠 Video.

[@DIMTips]

Yeap. DIY job

[@kimbo1966]

not a DIY job , you need to state that more clearly! also checking everything dead with a proper tester on video would be better to show

[@DIMTips]

Fair point

[@minisnooker-roadtoacentury6247]

awfull to show people this without testing and proving dead

[@yoyoyotooo]

Get a life

[@DIMTips]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@LZ1SSA]

ЗАщо има оголени кабели?

[@DIMTips]

Not sure

[@JohnStowers]

Can't believe you didn't prove this dead.

[@DIMTips]

Oh ok.

[@gcelec7884]

Please tell me you are not a quallified spark 🤦

[@DIMTips]

Nope

[@Ka0s007]

Are you an electrician? That DB is horrible.

[@DIMTips]

I am not a qualified electrician. See your point. Pure diy job

[@darrencramp1558]

Bang!!! Your Dead. No proving the parts inside are dead other than just switching off. Didn't even use a multi-meter (not a recommend tool for proving dead), no warnings issued. What if there was a generating set feeding power back into the consumer unit!!!! Were the terminals done up to the correct torque? Should someone aimlessly follow this video than someone is going to get hurt. Just because you got it to work doesn't mean it's safe. So many dangerous actions taken unknowingly. Also this work require "minor works certification". Be safe employ an electrician.

[@DIMTips]

Yes. Agree. If you are not comfortable with electricity then you should.

[@momiah5635]

Hater! Yet you come to watch huh? 🤔

[@darrencramp1558]

@@momiah5635 it's not about being a hater! It's about personal safety and the safety of others who may follow the video. I love watching KZbin videos for 'how to do' from various sources. Not everyone is fully aware or even competent when it comes to electric's.

[@bopbopvideoedits6287]

@@darrencramp1558 🕗 the last few weeks

[@bopbopvideoedits6287]

@@darrencramp1558 🕗 the last few weeks

[@adeoguntolasolanke-oguntol5108]

This is dangerous stuff.

[@DIMTips]

If you have not comfortable with electricity, then you should get a trained professional.

[@Techsponger]

what a mess of a consumer unit

[@DIMTips]

Yeah

[@raaah]

Talk about Overkill, you can take a simple 24 volt transformer and plug it into an outlet and then run the wire from the doorbell to that transformer boom none of the drama that you just did

[@DIMTips]

Very true.

[@mattychambers9811]

Unless you don't want that? Your comment didn't need to be in such a negative tone.

[@raaah]

@@mattychambers9811 your right I apologize

[@DIMTips]

Thanks for the comment. I am happy with free speech and opinions. My content is not for everyone but I always hope it helps someone make the jump into doing it yourself. Also thank you for bringing some positivity.