Pros & Cons
Pros
The transformer is a simple mains transformer, you connect your live and neutral wires (no earth as it is double insulated) to the screw terminals on the input side of the transformer. It outputs 4 volts, 8 volts and 12 volts on the other side. Using ... Read More
Cables can also be connected from the top and bottom after using a knife to remove the moulded recesses. Mounting it with the wires being securely fitted is not very trivial.
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Works perfectly and very easy to use. Works well for that purpose.
Neat appearance, compact and with 3 output voltages, adaptable. Compact, versatile and does the job. Great price too.
Cons
Product works perfectly and is easy to fit but it is far too loud. If you want a cheap fix for a doorbell transformer that will die, this is for you.
Highlights
Quality
Pleased with the performance of this item
Very pleased with the purchase just what i was looking for
Poor quality case but works as expected
As with all transformers on the market seemingly mounting it with the wires being securely fitted is not very trivial
Competitiveness
Ring will not charge effectively on 4v ac
For the voltage input side you will also need a 1amp fused plug and and cable to plug into the mains socket or you can wire it ... Read More
Overview
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- This product had a total of 236 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 18 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First one i got was faulty and was replaced quickly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I found out that to test if it is faulty or not you just need a multimeter
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was surprised how small this unit was compared to my previous bell transformer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Lamp cable in and speakerbell wire out
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Didnt work first try so had to swap inputs around which dont seem to be marked hence lost one star
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I tried two wireless options but neither worked as despite having stated ranges of 100m and 300m neither reached more than about 20 metres through a single skin wall
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is an ac ac transformer so there is no rectification to dc or regulation of the output voltage