Remote Telephone Ringer

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Schematic

Parts

Part Total Qty. Description Substitutions C1 1 0.47 300V Capacitor C2 1 47uF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor R1 1 1K 1/4W Resistor R2 1 10K 1/4W Resistor R3 1 1K Pot R4 1 2K 1/4W Resistor Q1 1 6A, 200V TRIAC Q2 1 6A, 200V SCR (106, Etc.) D1 1 1N4774 Zener Diode D2, D3 2 1N4007 Rectifier Diode U1 1 4N33 Opto Isolator BELL 1 Large Bell (Fire Bell, School Bell, Etc.) MISC 1 Board, Wire, Socket For U1, Case

Notes

1. Virtually any TRIAC and SCR will work for Q1 and Q2 as long as the voltage rating is high enough. Q2 needs enough current capacity to handle the full load of the bell.
2. To adjust R3, call the phone line on which the ringer is installed and adjust the pot until the bell begins to sound consistently.
3. Make sure to check with local authorities before you connect a homemade device to your phone lines. Some areas mandate that only approved devices can be connected to the loop. This circuit provides an opto-isolator to prevent cosstalk between the phone line and power supply as well as to avoid ground loops.

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