Electric Doorbell

mealmond

Hi

Just some basic advice please, I have tried a Google search and did not got very far.

Basics are, my parents have a wireless doorbell they do not get on with and the batteries don't last very long.

The aim is to get a new system fitted but wired through the mains so that the system will be more reliable.

They are not very good at getting these kind of jobs done and need pushing along, and they both have poor hearing and there are two doors, one outer, one inner, so they do not hear anybody knocking.

Is it a viable option for me to fit it for them, I can do basic DIY jobs, or with electrics being involved do I need to get an electrician to the job.

Also, if anybody has any tips of how best to fit it that would be great.

They have a trip box etc, so everything should be ok.


Thanks


Martin

fluffpot

Hi

If you want to run the new bell from the fuseboard then I would get an electrician in. However, you could supply it I suppose from a 3A plug, plugged into a suitable socket. You'll need a transformer, bell wire, doorbell push, bell and a plug with flex. The transformer and/or the bell should have instruction for you to follow.

There is on the market a wireless doorbell which also flashes (maybe RNID can help?) - my elderly and very hard of hearing neighbour has one, and this might be a simpler way to go, and a bit more future proof if their hearing starts to deteriorate...

Hope this helps

Fluff

moonrakerz

mealmond wrote: »

Basics are, my parents have a wireless doorbell they do not get on with and the batteries don't last very long.

The aim is to get a new system fitted but wired through the mains so that the system will be more reliable.

When you say the "batteries don't last very long" I assume you mean the batteries in the "bell" unit ?

There are plenty of wireless doorbells where the bell unit just plugs into a standard 13 A socket. The only battery is the one in the bell push - mine is into its 3rd year.

doelani

moonrakerz wrote: »

There are plenty of wireless doorbells where the bell unit just plugs into a standard 13 A socket. The only battery is the one in the bell push - mine is into its 3rd year.

We have just bought this type with 2 units, one at top of stairs and one in kitchen our old bell was in hall and could not hear it if in kitchen or in back garden

discountmummy

moonrakerz wrote: »

When you say the "batteries don't last very long" I assume you mean the batteries in the "bell" unit ?

There are plenty of wireless doorbells where the bell unit just plugs into a standard 13 A socket. The only battery is the one in the bell push - mine is into its 3rd year.

mine doesnt even plug into the mains its a friedland and has been there almost 3 years without a battery change! Cant of cost more that £20 alot cheaper than getting one wired surely?

ormus

my grandmother was deaf, she had a flashing light bell, for 30 years.
c1950/1980.

27col

I agree with doelani. Get a mains plug-in chime unit and a battery operated bell push. The batteries will last for years.