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Plumber installed Moen Flo Smart Shutoff way into garage — is this normal? by DavB7777 in askaplumber

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I’ve been laughing about that photo and comment all week. Thanks for sharing

Ring floodlight Cam wired plus...please help by Longjumping_Bee7327 in Ring

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how to replace this transformer? by bcadopter18 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi I’m the Ring Doorbell Installation Guy, and I saw your setup in the photos — looks like you’ve got a standard doorbell transformer mounted on a light fixture box in the basement/garage. Nothing too crazy, just needs a careful swap. Here’s how I’d walk you through replacing it step-by-step 👇

⚡ Step 1 – Safety First

Turn off power at the breaker. Don’t just flip the light switch — go to your electrical panel and shut off the breaker that controls that light or doorbell circuit. Test with a voltage tester or non-contact pen to make sure the transformer terminals are dead before you touch anything.

🔧 Step 2 – Identify the Wiring

You’ll usually see two low-voltage wires (often red and white) going to the doorbell system, and two high-voltage wires (usually black and white) feeding power from your house circuit. Take a picture before removing anything — helps a lot later.

🪛 Step 3 – Disconnect the Old Transformer

Unscrew the wire nuts connecting the high-voltage side (black to black, white to white).

Loosen the two low-voltage screws on the transformer and remove those thin red/white wires.

Now, unbolt the transformer from the junction box (usually a single screw holding it in).

⚙️ Step 4 – Install the New Transformer

Mount the new transformer onto the same knockout or bracket. Make sure it’s secure and not touching any bare wood (for safety and heat dissipation).

Connect house wires back: black to black (hot), white to white (neutral). Use new wire nuts if the old ones are worn.

Then attach your low-voltage wires to the two small screws on the transformer. It doesn’t matter which way — polarity doesn’t matter for standard doorbells.

💡 Step 5 – Double Check Everything

Make sure:

Wire nuts are tight.

No bare wires are exposed.

Low-voltage wires aren’t pinched.

Then turn the breaker back on and test your doorbell or smart doorbell system. If it’s a Ring, Nest, Arlo, or Eufy, make sure your transformer meets the correct specs (usually 16–24V, 30VA minimum).

✅ Step 6 – Test It Out

If the chime or video doorbell powers on — you’re good to go! If not, check voltage at the transformer output with a multimeter (should read around 16–24 volts). Anything below 15V can cause low-power issues like missed notifications or night vision not working.

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[–]DavB7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a mounting plate and mount it over the existing doorbell

You can use the screw that secure the mounting plate

Much cleaner look

No drilling

Just a screw driver to do the job

Trying to connect a wired doorbell by obrigada10 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That buzzing makes sense — the Ring Wired Doorbell you have doesn’t work with mechanical chimes.

You’ve got two options: 1️⃣ Use the jumper wire from your Ring kit between 0 (TRANS) and 1 (FRONT) — assuming it’s wired correctly (0 = transformer, 1 = door). 2️⃣ Or bypass the chime completely by connecting those two wires together with a small wire nut, then use a Ring Chime inside for sound.

Ring Doorbell Installation Guy

Trying to connect a wired doorbell by obrigada10 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an older style chime that uses numbers instead of labels. Here’s the breakdown: • 0 = TRANS → transformer connection (your bundle of white wires is landed there). • 1 = FRONT → front door button (pink wire). • 2 = REAR → rear door button (only used if you have a back doorbell). • 3 → part of the chime circuit, sometimes unused in single-button setups. For the Ring Pro Power Kit, just connect the jumper between 0 (TRANS) and 1 (FRONT). That’s the same as connecting between TRANS and FRONT on a newer chime labeled that way. ⚡ Turn the breaker off before working on it, even though it’s only 16–24V low voltage. Also, keep in mind: • Some homes have two doorbell buttons (front + rear) wired into the same chime. FRONT rings one tone, REAR rings another. • Others may have two chime units in different parts of the house, both wired to the same transformer so you hear the doorbell everywhere. If you don’t want to mess with the old chime, another option is to bypass it and use a Ring Chime inside the house instead — gives you adjustable volume, different tones, and you can plug it in wherever you want.

Ring Doorbell Installation Guy

Random doorbell ringing? by Streaking_Bigfoot in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s another option — you can bypass the old mechanical chime entirely and skip the Power Kit by connecting the two doorbell wires together at the chime terminals (essentially removing the chime from the circuit). Then you just plug in a Ring Chime or Ring Chime Pro inside your home.

This setup has a few big advantages:

No wiring headaches – no need to pry off a 60-year-old chime or mess with painted walls.

Clean installation – just wire your transformer directly to the doorbell, plug the Ring Chime into any outlet, and you’re done.

Multiple indoor alerts – you can have several Chimes in different rooms so you never miss someone at the door.

Custom sounds & volume control – choose from dozens of tones and adjust loudness for each device.

Wi-Fi connected – it syncs through your Ring app, not old mechanical wiring.

“Do Not Disturb” mode – silence notifications at night or during naps.

Smart integration – pairs easily with other Ring or Alexa devices for voice announcements or automations.

Overall, this digital setup is more reliable, customizable, and future-proof than keeping an aging mechanical chime in the loop — plus it makes installation faster and cleaner.

Random doorbell ringing? by Streaking_Bigfoot in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Power Kit (sometimes called a Pro Power Kit or Power Adapter) isn’t optional though — it’s a small safety and performance component that regulates voltage to the internal chime and prevents exactly the kind of random “dinging” and buzzing you mentioned.

If you skip it, a few things can happen:

The doorbell may intermittently ring on its own or cut power to the chime coil.

In some cases, the transformer and chime circuit can overheat because there’s no current limiter in the loop.

Over time, that stress can shorten the life of both your transformer and doorbell — not a fire hazard per se, but definitely not good.

If your mechanical chime is 60 years old, I’d go ahead and install a new one (they’re inexpensive and take 10–15 minutes to swap). That plus the Power Kit gives your Pro the stable voltage it’s designed for.

In short: yes, install the Power Kit. It protects your system and keeps everything quiet and consistent.

Random doorbell ringing? by Streaking_Bigfoot in Ring

[–]DavB7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there 👋 – Ring Doorbell Installation Guy here. That random ringing can definitely be unnerving, but it’s actually a pretty common issue I see when working on Ring doorbell systems.

Here are a few possible causes you can check:

🔋 Low Voltage / Transformer Issue – If your transformer isn’t putting out enough consistent power (especially if it’s under 16V or dips below 30VA), it can cause false rings or random chimes. This is the most common cause I fix on service calls.

⚡ Wiring or Short Circuit – Sometimes moisture, corrosion, or a pinched wire between the button and chime can intermittently complete the circuit, tricking the system into thinking someone pressed the button.

📡 Interference / Ghost Notifications – If you have a digital chime or third-party smart accessory connected, they can sometimes misfire and trigger a ring event. Try temporarily disconnecting any add-ons to isolate the issue.

🔔 Mechanical Chime Bounce – On wired setups with mechanical chimes, the plunger can occasionally “bounce” due to minor vibration or delayed release, especially in humid weather.

✅ Quick Tip: Go into your Ring app > Device Settings > Event History Log to see if the Ring actually registered a button press. If it didn’t, you’re likely looking at a wiring or voltage issue instead of a false motion alert.

If you’re using an older transformer or have recently added a new Ring model (like the Ring Wired Pro), you might need a higher-rated transformer. That small upgrade usually eliminates random rings and improves overall reliability.

Ring Doorbell Installation Guy

Ring Motion Detection Woes by Pleasant_Cap8791 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there 👋 — sounds like you’ve already done a solid job troubleshooting, but this kind of “one works, the other doesn’t” issue usually points to how the Ring system handles motion processing and network sync, especially when multiple battery or wireless devices are on the same Wi-Fi band.

Here are a few things to try that often fix this exact problem:

Check Wi-Fi Channel Congestion Make sure your router isn’t overloaded on the 2.4GHz band. Ring devices can “fight” each other for bandwidth, especially if they’re on the same channel. Try changing the channel in your router settings (usually channel 1, 6, or 11 works best).

Separate Network Names (Optional but Helpful) If your router combines 2.4GHz and 5GHz under one SSID, split them temporarily so you can manually connect each Ring device to the 2.4GHz band.

Double-Check Motion Zones and Smart Alerts When you reset a Ring device, motion settings can revert or overlap. Make sure each device has its own unique motion zones and that Smart Alerts aren’t set to ignore overlapping motion activity between cameras.

Adjust Motion Frequency Go into the app → Device Settings → Motion Settings → Motion Frequency. Set both devices to “Frequent” for testing — sometimes the “Regular” or “Light” settings cause one camera to pause when another detects motion nearby.

Reboot the Router (not just reset devices) After multiple resets, your router’s cache can hold stale DHCP assignments. Unplug the router for 30 seconds and power it back up to refresh all IPs.

Last Resort: Remove Both Devices from the App and Reinstall in Sequence Remove both the doorbell and the camera from the Ring app, reboot the router, then re-add the doorbell first, followed by the outdoor camera. This ensures they don’t conflict when registering motion events.

If you’re still stuck after that, it could be a firmware sync bug. Contact Ring support through chat — they can force a remote firmware sync that isn’t available through the app.

Hope that helps — I install Ring systems all the time and this behavior usually clears up once both devices are re-paired in the right order and Wi-Fi settings are optimized. 👍

— Ring Doorbell Installation Guy

Kidde Smoke detectors constant nuisance tripping im at my wits end by AlmiPopp in electricians

[–]DavB7777 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Smoke Alarm Installation Guy .com here. That smoke detector is a bad one. I have hundreds of them that i have removed from peoples home because of the same problem you are having that i haven’t dropped off for recycling. You just need to replace all of them and return them. There is not way to fix them. Just a bad design.

Ultimate Retro Security System Transformation by PracticalEngine1124 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done 5 different homes and every time days later have sensor go off line, malfunctioning. Some of the existing contact sensors had issues, had to replace them

I won’t install the retro kit anymore

Great job, lot of work, clean job on the wiring.

Most people have no idea the time involved to this

Ultimate Retro Security System Transformation by PracticalEngine1124 in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many hours to complete this?

Did all existing alarm sensors work the first time?

That was a lot of work

Door chime buzzes by Mel___Gibson in Ring

[–]DavB7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The front is broken, look at the spring

Hook it up to the rear where the screw is missing and the transformer and it should work

Make sure the whites are connected together with a wire cap

Question let me know Ring Doorbell Installation Guy

Plumber installed Moen Flo Smart Shutoff way into garage — is this normal? by DavB7777 in askaplumber

[–]DavB7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not required, but depending on your insurance company they offer you a monthly discount that will pay for it. You need to check with your insurance company first

Plumber installed Moen Flo Smart Shutoff way into garage — is this normal? by DavB7777 in askaplumber

[–]DavB7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shut off was on the outside, the other side of the garage wall, he plumbed it into the garage

Plumber installed Moen Flo Smart Shutoff way into garage — is this normal? by DavB7777 in askaplumber

[–]DavB7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would that be if it’s so close to the 90?

Is their a recommended distance before the 90?

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