So the NEST Hello has just been released in the UK starting delivery 11th June 2018, which is great but we are currently not getting a full picture on installing the Hello and its ancillary equipment requirements.
Now it might prove that Google (Nest) supply the extra bits that we need (but I doubt it - going off other countries experience)
So what do we need:
- Nest Hello (Obviously)
- Suitable bell wire
- Door chime
- Bell transformer
- Din Rail Enclosure
- Ancillary bits depending on how you install.
So whats the problem ? All standard kit I hear you say.
According to Nest Hello website the doorbell needs:
- Power requirements - Requires a 16 V AC – 24 V AC, 8 VA transformer, chime and a wired doorbell.
- The Problem being is we can source 24v Bell transformer (British General) but cannot get a 24v door chime.
- Or we can source a 16v door chime (Friedland / Honeywell) but we have been struggling to find a 16v Transformer. Also to note here is that I spoke to Honeywell about the VE117 door bell and they tell me it's being discontinued so order one quick if thats what you want.
As I could not find a 24v chime I went looking for a 16v Din Rail mounted transformer which I found made by Protek.
So here’s the items and also the Door chime spec sheet at the end:
- Door Chime = Friedland VE117
- Transformer = Protek BT8-16 or BT10-16
- Din Rail Enclosure = 3+ Spaces
- Bell wire = make sure spec is high enough
- Nest Hello = at the time of this article no ones sure what we will get in the box, apart from the Hello itself.
Picture of Transformer:
Transformer installed in Enclosure
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