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

 

[ipf]

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!

It should be flexible cable, mate. That is flat twin and earth….not for plugs.

 

[Squid]

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 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

You live in a shed, are you Eastern European and are there 6 of you?

 

[lurpak]

It should be flexible cable, mate. That is flat twin and earth….not for plugs.

This stuff ok?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROUND-WHIT...ocphy=9045909&hvtargid=pla-698119633418&psc=1

 

[ipf]

This stuff ok?

Think....where are you going to connect the earth at the transformer?

 

[lurpak]

Think....where are you going to connect the earth at the transformer?

Ok don’t shoot me but given there is no earth on the transformer nor I’ve seen any other ring transformer pics with an earth I would’ve cut it as there’s nowhere to put it. I just assumed I’d need it at the plug. I’ve read the trans doesn’t need it. Again not saying what I’ve read is accurate.

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

might i advise you do a couple of practice plug terminations also. i think you know this but that 1st plug wiring was an abortion.

 

[martinw]

Maybe the OP would be as well to buy a fig8 mains lead, and chop end off ? at least that would be suitable cable and wired ok at plug end, can be had for less than £5 on eBay or Amazon

 

[Zerax]

Maybe the OP has a small child he could borrow to show him how to correctly wire a plug ?

 

[lurpak]

Maybe the OP has a small child he could borrow to show him how to correctly wire a plug ?

I did until I fried everybody in the house

 

[ipf]

I did until I fried everybody in the house

Did you fry 'em in butter or marge, lurpak?

 

[Snailspark]

The left leg of the output should be connected to a fused control unit of some kind I think?

 

[KennyKen]

Ah! What an amusing thread. Lurpak you learn from your mistakes buddy.

 

[littlespark]

If we have taught one person how to wire a plug safely, then we should pat ourselves on the back and say well done everybody.

I think one of our other forum members has the lurpak butter guy as his avatar, so youll have to find something else.