Replacing wired door bell/chime

[Ramekin]

I'd like to replace the wired door bell and chime in my house. Looking at the transformer attached to the consumer unit it's a Friedland 752 with 3-5-8 V AC 1.0A output.

Is there anything I can just attach the to the existing wires or would I be better disconnecting and going wireless?

Thanks

 

[OwainDIYer]

What would you like to replace it with? Any of these will work

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Door_Bells_and_Chimes_Index/Door_Bells_and_Pushes/index.html

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_I...imes_Index/Door_Bells_and_Pushes_2/index.html

 

[Ramekin]

Great, thanks. I just want to replace it with something more modern - and the current buzzer doesn't work very well.

Can I use the existing transformer with all of these?

 

[OwainDIYer]

Yes. You're pretty much limited to a buzzz, a rrrring, or a ding-dong, though.

 

[Ramekin]

OK, thanks. Currently the buzzer makes a lame farting sound, which although amusing needs to go!

 

[dave163]

If you do decide to go wireless I can recommend the piezo electric button systems available on Amazon and elsewhere that generate enough electricity when someone pushes the button to trigger the alarm inside without requiring a battery (that will eventually wear out and then you wonder why noone ever rings your bell...) Add to that they come with a chime with multiple tune options that plugs into any mains socket and you have a totally plug and play system that just works out the box - so satisfying! I bought two sets and configured them to run off the same button with chimes going off in four rooms of a big house. The only problem comes if you need the power socket for something else or when someone knocks during a power cut.

 

[securespark]

Yes. You're pretty much limited to a ding-dong