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Using a 10VAC @ 5VA Transformer
Last year I installed a Video Doorbell 3, wiring it to my existing 10VAC @ 5VA transformer. Although 5VA doesn't quite meet the 8VA minimum spec, everything worked fine, and has for the past two years. Today, I installed a Video Doorbell Wired, powered by the same transformer. I was much less confident that it would work properly, as this product requires a minimum 10VA and is entirely reliant on the transformer as its power source, but it, too, works perfectly! My question is this: Since everything is working fine, am I all set? Is there any concern or danger running these devices off a 10VAC @ 5VA transformer? Thanks!
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18-01-2023 11:12:53
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Hi Justin, thanks for your reply. I'll be honest--if there's no safety risk, my inclination would be to let it run on the current transformer, as it seems to be operating perfectly, plus this way I don't have to worry about delivering too much power to the current chime that's in the circuit. That said, and unless there's something else I'm missing, is there a safety concern with the current configuration? Thanks again!
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20-01-2023 05:32:12
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22-02-2023 02:14:07
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Justin_Ring
Hi @AllenB. Although your Doorbell is working, I would suggest using a transformer that meets the requirements of 10–24 VAC, 20 VA minimum, 40 VA maximum, and 50/60 Hz. These requirements are what will keep your Doorbell working at its optimum level of performance.
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20-01-2023 05:13:44
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