Please help...at the end of my tether with transformer/Ring

[lurpak]

Hi guys,

Really hoping for some simple advice after a 2 year battle with my Ring Pro doorbell. To cut a long story short, and spending £ on several plugin transformers and multiple replacement Pros, I have decided to use the 24v bell transformer supplied from Ring.

So, (and excuse incorrect terminology) I have connected the bell wire to the top of the transformer (24v out) and then some mains flex from bottom of the transformer to the plug.

Plugged the thing in to several power outlets and it has tripped the electrics each time. I am now thinking of trying my luck with a BG 24v bell transformer (in case Ring's is poor quality) and replace the fuse in the plug.

Am I missing something here and why would it constantly trip the electrics?

Any suggestions or advice welcome.

John

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

ahhhhhhhh...
youve stripped too much cable and the earth and neutral are touching...no wonder
cut those cables shorter and rewire and sleeve the earth with earth sleeving and all youur problems will be solved

 

[lurpak]

ahhhhhhhh...
youve stripped too much cable and the earth and neutral are touching...no wonder
cut those cables shorter and rewire and sleeve the earth with earth sleeving and all youur problems will be solved

Will redo. However why did it work in one plug socket and not others

 

[SJD]

Will redo. However why did it work in one plug socket and not others

If there was a N to E short, then I'd worry about the wiring of the socket it did work in!

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

movement of the conductors inside the plug probably. whilst your at it, replace the cable with flex, down rate the fuse and put the transformer in a suitable enclosure with no single insulated cables showing.

 

[lurpak]

Guys that worked! Awesome and hugely appreciated. I was going to put it in a wiska junction box. Should or does it need to be din railed in the box or not?

Lastly when you say no single insulated cables showing? The l and n will show some insulation but will be in the box.

Again I’m hugely appreciative

 

[lurpak]

In this

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

Will redo. However why did it work in one plug socket and not others

Perhaps that ring main is not rcd protected (unlikely judging by the date of the cu) or the neutral and earth happened to not be touching at that point.

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

wheres my winner badge??????

 

[lurpak]

wheres my winner badge??????

First time on here. If that’s an actual thing?

 

[ipf]

wheres my winner badge??????

A winners badge for spotting a bodge...….mmm.
That would never have been found without the RCD.
I'm getting beyond worrying about peoples safety.

I'm not against people doing small bits like this but if they'd just read how to do it first...….instructions come with a new plug top.....and flex it.

 

[FatAlan]

What a load of tosh for a bloody door bell! Get one of these. Had it for over a year with no battery change yet and living out back of house in converted shed so had a good distance on it. Also sets the dogs off nicely so works on all fronts

 

[lurpak]

A winners badge for spotting a bodge...….mmm.
That would never have been found without the RCD.
I'm getting beyond worrying about peoples safety.

Totally get it but how does one send a badge!

 

[lurpak]

A winners badge for spotting a bodge...….mmm.
That would never have been found without the RCD.
I'm getting beyond worrying about peoples safety.

Totally get it but how does one send a badge!

View attachment 49228 What a load of tosh for a bloody door bell! Get one of these. Had it for over a year with no battery change and living out back of house in converted shed so had a good distance on it.

seriously tell me about it!!

 

[FatAlan]

View attachment 49228 What a load of tosh for a bloody door bell! Get one of these. Had it for over a year with no battery change yet. Been living out back of house in converted shed so had a good distance on it. Also sets dogs off nicely so works a treat

 

[Deleted member 9648]

That's one of the worst plugs I've ever seen, it's no wonder people kill themselves when you see such a complete lack of respect for electricity.

 

[ipf]

That's one of the worst plugs I've ever seen, it's no wonder people kill themselves when you see such a complete lack of respect for electricity.

Yeah. As I said earlier, they can't even bring themselves to read the instructions that come attached to 'em.

 

[lurpak]

Yeah. As I said earlier, they can't even bring themselves to read the instructions that come attached to 'em.

Yes ok noted lads!!

 

[freddo]

Good job it wasn't the live stripped extra long!

 

[lurpak]

Good job it wasn't the live stripped extra long!

So the cable I purchased never had any insulation on the earth but I suppose I should’ve put some on. Anyway I’m free to do anybody’s electrics now!

 

[Squid]

So the cable I purchased never had any insulation on the earth but I suppose I should’ve put some on. Anyway I’m free to do anybody’s electrics now!

Here's your company name......