I cant install it under the house and my service panel is outstide, easiest place for me is the attic but I dont want the transforer to overheat.
2007-08-09 15:40:24 · 3 answers · asked by bradnick2000 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It won't overheat. Just mount it in the open, not covered with insulation. Make the connections inside a box per electric code. The transformers usually mount directly to a metal box knock out hole. Cover the box with a blank cover. The transformers take a tiny amount of current from the house circuit. And the wires to the button and chime are low voltage so there will be no problem at all in the attic. I have seen them installed in attics in modular homes.
2007-08-09 15:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are waterproof low voltage transformers that are made to go with outdoor low voltage lighting. You could put one of those outside by your service panel and make a conduit or UF-cable connection to the panel.
2007-08-09 16:04:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't overheat, doorbells take very little power
2007-08-09 18:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋