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Portable flashing door chime

£28.22 (inc. VAT)

Product code:: A174
Customer rating:: 4 out of 5
Hearing loss:: 4 out of 5

Product Description

This doorbell can be taken anywhere in the home or garden up to 100m, depending on obstructions, from the bell push. This unit can be set to flash, chime or flash & chime together.

This door chime can be taken anywhere in the home or garden up to 100m away from the bell push, depending on obstructions (walls etc). You can also wall mount it if you would prefer to keep it in a fixed location. The unit is battery operated and the bell push can be fixed to the outside of the doorframe. The unit can be set to flash, chime or flash and chime together. The flash can act as a support to the amplified ringer as it may not be bright enough to grab your attention unless you are looking somewhere near it.

Up to 23 flashes
Loudness approx 79dB at 1m (Max setting)
Choice of flash, sound, or flash and sound
Adjustable pushbutton volume control on receiver
Wall mountable
Up to 100m range depending on obstructions

Instructions:

Instructions

Dimensions & Weight:
Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.5 x 3 cm
Weight: -kg

Functional Specification:

Doorbells
- Type - cordless
- Loudness - 79 dB
- Alert type - multi-alert
- Fixing - freestanding
- Silent alert possible - yes
- How powered - battery
- Range? - 100 m
- Number of flashes - 23 flashes
- Main colour of receiver - white
- Additional receiver available - yes
- Additional bellpush available - yes
- Bellpush fixing type - screw
- Change frequency to reduce interference - yes
- Position of bellpush - sheltered
- Possible to alert to other sound sources - no
- Melodies - 3 melodies
- Qty of additional receivers possible - 1 receivers

Bell push
- Can be velcro mounted - Yes
- Protection - sheltered
- Wired - No
- Can be screw mounted? - Yes
- Can be portable - No
- Can be mounted using sticky pads? - Yes
- Wireless - Yes

Questions

Answers

This doorbell worked very well for my mother, but just 16 months after purchase is no longer functioning. We have tried new batteries in both parts of the apparatus to no effect. I am disappointed that it worked for so short a time. I am not inclined to b

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing problems with your door chime. Before purchasing a new unit you will need to make sure that the two dials are in the same position on the receiver and transmitter, please refer to step 4 of your instruction book.

Does this portable door chime vibrate?

The portable door chime (Order code A174) does not vibrate, it makes an audible sound and flashes when alerted. The Portable vibrating door chime (Order code A204) does have this feature.

If using this product with 2 bell pushes (front & back door), can the receiver discriminate/indicate which bell push was operated?

No the receiver will not be able to differentiate between the front or back door, if you are looking for this feature we would suggest the Libra+ (A231) with an additional bellpush. The second bell push can then be set-up to cause a different symbol to be illuminated on the fascia of the doorchime so that you would know whether it is the back or front bell push being activated.

does the flashing part of this need to be plugged into a wall socket or is it a battery op?Thanks

The unit is fully battery operated regardless of which setting (flash, or flash and sound) the unit is set at.

hello,im interested to know if i can have multiple recievers working from 1 bell push with this set up?do you have any other solutions for this situation?thanksian crosby

Yes additional receivers are available for this doorchime, A174C would be a really good choice.

Can the alarm be used with the sound turned off, so just the light alerts of someone at the door?

Yes you can choose to have just the flashing light if you wish, there is a simple selection switch on the receiver.

Can I have two receivers on one bell push?

Yes this is possible, although we are not able to supply a receiver on itâ€™s own. If you bought two packs you can have two receivers and use one of the bell pushes as a spare or replacement.

Reviews

A174 Flashing door chime

5 out of 5

Posted by Peter on 20 January 2012

This unit is ideal for our church, providing an inexpensive way of allowing the minister to signal to the organist that a wedding party is entering the building. It gives a very clear light signal, without the need for Westminster chimes, which would not be approrpiate at that time!

5 out of 5

Posted by Heather Scott, Guildford on 10 January 2012

Very prompt service so close to Christmas! Easy to assemble and simple to fit. I just wish I had ordered one sooner! No more worrying about missing the bell especially while watching TV. Thank you.

5 out of 5

Posted by Mary Atkins, Romford on 10 January 2012

Wonderful idea, even if you're not deaf if you're going to the bathroom or garden when you're not able to hear normal doorbells.

5 out of 5

Posted by P Webb, Birmingham on 10 January 2012

It works perfectly and she can hear and see the flashing when someone calls. Excellent product.

Good product

5 out of 5

Posted by M White

Good product - excellent sound

Good while it lasted

2 out of 5

Posted by Sue Clamp

This doorbell worked very well for my mother, but just 16 months after purchase is no longer functioning. We have tried new batteries in both parts of the apparatus to no effect. I am disappointed that it worked for so short a time. I am not inclined to buy another the same but will be looking for an alternative product.

5 out of 5

Posted by John Shannon

Simple clear details. Good performance. Returns form appreciated though not needed. Appreciated being ready for action with batteries.

5 out of 5

Posted by Maurice Blow

Worked very well. Very loud. Could transport to other parts of the house.

5 out of 5

Posted by Mr M W, Wells next the Sea

Good product - excellent sound

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