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

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