Mounting A Doorbell Transformer To A Wall

The exterior wall where i want to install the doorbell has a power outlet on the other side of it.

Mounting a doorbell transformer to a wall.

Doorbell transformers are usually tucked away along an exterior wall in your garage basement or attic. Attach the doorbell wires to the front screws on the transformer. It will be in the general vicinity of your doorbell s typically close to the ceiling of that room. On one side the.

Once the new box is all installed in place you can mount the new transformer on the box cover of that new box with the low voltage wire terminals being up near the ceiling. Could i take my current single electrical box a double box put a transformer next to the outlet and just put a plate over it. Turn off power at the circuit breaker and use a voltage tester to ensure no electricity is running through the. Locate your doorbell transformer.

Disconnect the three wires that connect the transformer to your home s. So getting power to the doorbell is not an issue where to mount the transformer is. Take a photo of your existing transformer s wire connections so you remember their placement. A red screw on the transformer.

It will be attached to the side of a wall mounted electrical junction box. Before you start do check that wall cavity to see if it has a cross member or fire block that would impede pushing the cable up the cavity.