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Electric Door Bell

Hi all.


I have a Chrome Mechanical Door Bell. (https://www.houseofbrass.co.uk/bells/butlers-bells-pull-accessories/bp32-bp42-pc-butlers-bell-oblong-embossed-bell-pull-mechanical-polished-chrome). I'm still playing about running it flush in the walls with conduits and whatnot.


I am now planning for contingency in case of failure or disappointment with the results. I really like the idea of a modern having a call to the past. Adds character. I really like the idea of the pull knob. It reminds me of my childhood watching repeats of Carry On Screaming on VHS. However if I have to relent and use a push button then I will.


Does anyone know how I could possibly electrify this using a  230V/12V TX or Bell TX. Electronic isn't my area of competency. There is a site on the internet selling a "shaker" but speaking to the owner is costs a lot and has not adaptability and I've heard that the delivery isn't great. I thinking I will need some sort of solenoids.


Please help.


Cheers.
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  • A continuous length of 10 mm Speedfit water pipe threaded through the building from the entrance to the bell with a length of suitable wire inside it that is not connected to any electric supply of any kind, but actually connecting the pull and the bell allowing the bell to ring when the pull is pulled is the way to do it.


    Andy
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  • A continuous length of 10 mm Speedfit water pipe threaded through the building from the entrance to the bell with a length of suitable wire inside it that is not connected to any electric supply of any kind, but actually connecting the pull and the bell allowing the bell to ring when the pull is pulled is the way to do it.


    Andy
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