Is there different types of doorbell that works a diode?
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Sam5133704
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I installed the diode on the doorbell it doesn't do the hold chime unless you hold the button down.
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I just purchased a door bell with 10 different chimes. I at first didn't know about the diode. I finished the install and the chimes only worked when the button was pushed, losing the total chime. I reread the directions and noticed I didn't install the diode. Once installed...the door bell worked perfectly. Maybe there's a possibility the diode was installed wrong. It should work. If not, Radio Shack sells them for cheap.
Cristina Addie
on Mar 20, 2016
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When you installed the diode, did you make sure the diode was pointing toward the chime? If you look closely at the diode it will usually have a silver end on one side. Make sure that's pointing toward the chimes.
Mandy Brown
on Mar 20, 2016
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Need more info. A diode is like a one-way valve for electricity. I dont understand how you would use it on a doorbell.
Gary Stenzel
on Mar 20, 2016
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Happened when I replaced mine...I had the diode in backwards :). It works fine now.
Sharyn Diaz
on Mar 20, 2016
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I had a similar situation to Sharyn Diaz. One side of the diode slipped off the screw when I attached the doorbell plate to the door frame.
Lisa - Condo Blues
on Mar 21, 2016
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