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Default Doorbell voltage


"Ken" wrote in message
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replying to David Nebenzahl, Ken wrote:
nobody wrote:

Fred spake thus:
No, don't sweat it. The transformers are never exactly 24 volts, even if
that's what's stamped on them. Close enough is close enough. As they say,
it ain't rocket science.
Think about it: the doorbell solenoids are only energized for moments at
a time (unless some kid leans on your doorbell or something), so they'll
handle it just fine.



I just had the fire department out due to the door bell button sticking in
and the coils burning. I had 34 volts at the transformer.


24 vrms = 34 v p-p.