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I would like to install the RING Video Doorbell Pro but currently do not have a wired bell. I gather in the kit there is a transformer to enable a power supply to be installed but it is of the type that has to be installed in the consumer unit. As I am not an electrician I cannot do that.
Could this type of equipment not be used with a plug into socket type transformer? I gather the required rating is between 18 and 24 volts AC and 30 Amps but cannot find an appropriate product.
Any advice appreciated.

You can not find such a power supply as you mention because the information you have is in error. It does require 18 - 24v ac but it is not 30 Amps (That is more than some electric cookers use) I would guess you mean 30 mA

[quote="Mr White"]You can not find such a power supply as you mention because the information you have is in error. It does require 18 - 24v ac but it is not 30 Amps (That is more than some electric cookers use) I would guess you mean 30 mA[/quote]

My apologies for the error: The instruction wording puts it like this: "The Ring Doorbell Pro requires between 16V & 24V AC & 30VA of amperage"

Is this the same as you would expect? Would I be able to find a plug in transformer of this rating?

I can not comment on exactly how much current a specific item will require, but I see no problem with getting a power supply of that capacity OR bigger (Do not get one smaller as it will soon fail) If it helps, I have some power supplies that are over twice as big as you require (for some items I have) I got them on an auction website.

Thank you for this. What is confusing me though is the 30VA figure as that is clearly not amps. Is this a figure that can be converted to amps or is it reliant on other factors?

You really don't want to worry about it......................but since you asked.

VA is exactly what it says, VA
V being volts, A being current (In Amps) as the two letters are side by side, then you multiply one by the other, the end result being the amount of apparent power a device will use.

Or to put it another way, it's the manufacturer covering themselves.

Much appreciate your help.