Is this my doorbell transformer?
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Is this the transformer for my doorbell? It is located in the furnace room, but it looks like it is connected to the furnace. I am just wondering because I have been searching for the transformer and a lot of posts say it should be near the furnace area. Thanks for any help.
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Is this the transformer for my doorbell? It is located in the furnace room, but it looks like it is connected to the furnace. I am just wondering because I have been searching for the transformer and a lot of posts say it should be near the furnace area. Thanks for any help.
SORRY FOR THE SIDEWAYS PHOTOS, BUT I CANT ROTATE
transformer doorbell
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simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52
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Is this the transformer for my doorbell? It is located in the furnace room, but it looks like it is connected to the furnace. I am just wondering because I have been searching for the transformer and a lot of posts say it should be near the furnace area. Thanks for any help.
SORRY FOR THE SIDEWAYS PHOTOS, BUT I CANT ROTATE
transformer doorbell
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
Is this the transformer for my doorbell? It is located in the furnace room, but it looks like it is connected to the furnace. I am just wondering because I have been searching for the transformer and a lot of posts say it should be near the furnace area. Thanks for any help.
SORRY FOR THE SIDEWAYS PHOTOS, BUT I CANT ROTATE
transformer doorbell
transformer doorbell
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
asked Nov 29 at 23:15
C Fella
1076
1076
2
simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52
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simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52
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simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52
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Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.
Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:
- 24V - Thermostat
- 16V - Doorbell
Something else? Post it here and we can try and figure it out.
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
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down vote
Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.
Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:
- 24V - Thermostat
- 16V - Doorbell
Something else? Post it here and we can try and figure it out.
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.
Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:
- 24V - Thermostat
- 16V - Doorbell
Something else? Post it here and we can try and figure it out.
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.
Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:
- 24V - Thermostat
- 16V - Doorbell
Something else? Post it here and we can try and figure it out.
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
Anything is possible, but my bet is on a thermostat transformer. Typical (US) thermostats run on 24V AC. Typical doorbells (though there seems to be less consistency than with thermostats) use 16V AC.
Get a multimeter. Test the voltage:
- 24V - Thermostat
- 16V - Doorbell
Something else? Post it here and we can try and figure it out.
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
6,025929
answered Nov 29 at 23:25
manassehkatz
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6,025929
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simple test .... disconnect one wire .... does the doorbell stop working?
– jsotola
Nov 29 at 23:35
looks kind of big for a doorbell transformer.
– Jasen
Nov 30 at 2:19
@jsotola OP doesn't say why they are looking for the transformer. If it is "doorbell isn't working and I tested the switch and I'm not getting any power" then "disconnect one wire" won't help at all.
– manassehkatz
Nov 30 at 3:52