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Doorbell wiring - Scouter - 11-11-2018
Because of metal doors I cannot use a wireless doorbell (tried a couple of them).
Can doorbell wire (low-v, not the 120) be run on the surface without an encasement?
RE: Doorbell wiring - JosephP - 11-11-2018
Do you have to pull a permit to install a doorbell?
Would a WiFi doorbell (Ring or Nest, for example) work? Yes, it costs more, but not wires to run if you already have wifi within range.
RE: Doorbell wiring - Scouter - 11-11-2018
(11-11-2018, 07:58 PM)JosephP Wrote: Do you have to pull a permit to install a doorbell?
No.
RE: Doorbell wiring - Pirate - 11-11-2018
Interesting.
Our cordless door bell is outside a screened porch. The door to the house is steel, with 8" wide side lites on each side. Bell itself is about 30 feet inside the door.
Works fine.
RE: Doorbell wiring - Scouter - 11-11-2018
(11-11-2018, 08:09 PM)Pirate Wrote: Interesting.
Our cordless door bell is outside a screened porch. The door to the house is steel, with 8" wide side lites on each side. Bell itself is about 30 feet inside the door.
Works fine.
We have a double steel door, 15' of foyer, another double steel door, then 20' to the nearest outlet.
RE: Doorbell wiring - JosephP - 11-11-2018
(11-11-2018, 07:58 PM)JosephP Wrote: Do you have to pull a permit to install a doorbell?
(11-11-2018, 07:59 PM)Scouter Wrote: No.What was your original question again???
RE: Doorbell wiring - Scouter - 11-11-2018
(11-11-2018, 08:44 PM)JosephP Wrote: What was your original question again???
Can doorbell wire (low-v, not the 120) be run on the surface without an encasement?
RE: Doorbell wiring - FS7 - 11-12-2018
I had to move to wireless after installing a storm door, since I could not effectively re-route the original hard wires.
The Home Depot models were poor and unreliable. I bought one online and it's been great, and it works with a steel door. They are also battery-powered only (C for the wall unit, and 2032 for the outdoor transmitter). No power required.
I'd recommend giving them a shot, since they're better than you think. You shouldn't have any problems running something like 24VAC exposed, but it won't look very nice.
RE: Doorbell wiring - daddo - 11-12-2018
Usually, under 30 volts is fine unprotected. Door bell transformers are 16 volt.
You can find inexpensive trim made just for wall exposed wiring at the box stores.
RE: Doorbell wiring - Snipe Hunter - 11-12-2018
(11-11-2018, 06:50 PM)Scouter Wrote: Can doorbell wire (low-v, not the 120) be run on the surface without an encasement?
Yes