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    Sufficient power for WiFi doorbell from existing transformer

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    • user_719363859189948_719363859189948
      user_719363859189948 last edited by

      Hi, i need to wire up my new wifi doorbell and am wondering if my existing transformer for old mechanical doorbell is powerful enough.

      The transformer i have says 8V 1A which i assumed is under powered as the documentation says it needs 12-24V 30VA. But then i read this thread where a moderator said the wattage is 8W which is what my current transformer would be able to supply.

      https://community.reolink.com/topic/4358/reolink-doorbell-powersupply-wattage

      Also, the current doorbell has been wired in using BT telephone wire, instead of bell wire. I'm wondering if anyone knows if that can handle the ampage/load?



      Thanks

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        • Reolink Lorenz
          Lorenz @user_719363859189948 last edited by

          @user_719363859189948_719363859189948 You may contact our support team for more help on power supply.
          https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/requests/new/

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          • joseph_1979
            Joseph Global Moderator @user_719363859189948 last edited by joseph_1979

            @user_719363859189948_719363859189948 I stated 10VA. The most important that the secondary is able to provide a voltage of at least 12V. Depends on the AWG of the wire which shall lead to further voltage drop. Yeah that's telephone drop wire. BT........... I have been invited by BT and had dinner at the revolving restaurant. It was fantastic.

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