EXTERNAL TELEPHONE BELL

[CARMEL]

I WOULD LIKE SOME ONE TO HELP ME HOW TO CONNECT AN EXTERNAL BELL FOR MY HOME TELEPHONE. I WISH SOMEONE WILL GUIDE ME HOW TO CONSTRUCT THIS UNIT. ALL I NEED IS A SIMPLE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND I MANAGE TO BUILD IT UP.

 

[bernardgreen]

Best option is

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GP80D.html?utm_source=froogle

There are other suppliers.

Just fix to the wall, run single pair cable to the nearest telephone socket and connect the wires to the socket. If you are connecting permanently invest in the cheap plastic punch down tool to connect the wires.

Or use a plug lead.

If you have neighbours it is worth considering that late night calls to your house may disturb them, a switch to disconnect at night should be considered.

Also the wire to the bell should not be easily accessible.

 

[Richard C]

Our neighbour has just installed one of those; it’s a total bloody nuisance & completely unnecessary with today’s’ technology although he does appear to turn it off at night. I see you appear to be in Malta but, surely, even there you have cordless telephones? Some are better than others but our cordless phone will work anywhere over the very large garden we have here.