The Fundamentals of NuTone Low Voltage Intercom Transformers

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Northside Service Company

Northside Service Company

9 жыл бұрын

This Video covers fundamental information about NuTone Low Voltage Transformers that are used in NuTone Intercom Systems.
It includes a brief overview of modern NuTone Transformers and how to test the transformers used in NuTone Intercom Systems.
Testing transformers can help determine where the source of a problem is with a NuTone Intercom System.
To test a transformer, you will need a Multi-Meter that can measure low-voltage AC power (less than 50 volts -AC )

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@jimbrown2941
@jimbrown2941 5 жыл бұрын
Hello, just wanted to say, I am still working on my IM3303 with issues, but your videos and not just helpful but also really put together very professional...thanks...
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Brown: Thanks - Chris
@kentyuen1982
@kentyuen1982 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice and educational video. I have an Amazon echo plugged into the AUX input of my IMA-3303 master station, I can play music throughout the house, the problem is my master station is nowhere close to a power supply, I know it's not possible to draw power from the transformers since the voltage is not high enough to power the device, any suggestions?
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 3 жыл бұрын
HI Kent: One thing you could do is wire in an Electrical outlet inside the wall - about the IMA3303 Wall Housing - which you can use to plug in the USB Power Supply for the Echo. The Electrical outlet would need to be in a metal electrical box - which is mounted to the stud and be flush to the top of the Wall Housing - making it "accessible" when the Master Station is opened up or removed. To do this, you would need to uninstall the IMA3303 - loop off the existing transformers for 120 volt power - cut the top of the wall housing to gain access to the electrical outlet - then put it all back together The other choice would be to buy a really long USB Cable - run it from above or below into the IMA3303 and plug in the USB Power Supply in a more convenient location. You need to make sure the USB Cable and Power Supply are a higher wattage design - to deal with the extra distance - Chris
@kentyuen1982
@kentyuen1982 3 жыл бұрын
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Thank you for the advice.
@TheMrOsaed
@TheMrOsaed 10 ай бұрын
Hi is there a video on how to replace the transformers for this intercom, do you have to remove the chassis?
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 10 ай бұрын
Hi TheMrOsaed: No, I don't have a Video that shows how to remove the Transformers - This Video shows how to remove the IMA4406 Master Station: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNanndR3vdenY5s.html To remove the Transformers, Do The Following: 1 Turn the Circuit Breaker off 2 Remove the Master Station 3 Unscrew the 4 screws that hold the Terminal Board to the back of the Wall-Housing 4 Remove the 2 screws that hold the Transformer Bracket to the Transformer can 5 Slide the 2 Transformers with the Bracket up - You may need to tilt it outward some and you may need to left the Terminal Board up, out of the way, also 6 Disconnect the Electrical Wires from the Transformers and disconnect the Ground Wire from the Bracket Chris
@saviosaltamontes462
@saviosaltamontes462 7 жыл бұрын
Hi can you tell me if all of these transformers can be used on the IMA4604? One of my transformers is 0V, the other os 20V, They are 801T, but I am unable to find these transformers anywhere. The issue I am having is that out of 7 speakers including the base station, sound is coming out of one speaker plus the base station. The other speakers there is no sound at all. My though is since I don't have enough juice, this might be the issue why the other speakers are not working.
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Savio, To answer your direct question first. No, you cannot just use any of the transformers in the Video, the IMA4406 requires a NuTone 801T Transformer (which we have). The bigger questions is, Why Did Your 801T Fail? If you have a problem with your IMA4406 and you simply replace the 801T - it will just fail again. This is all to complicated of a topic and problem to discuss / answer through KZfaq. Please call me when you have a chance and BEFORE you do anything else Chris 925-743-8236
@Yankeeblues1
@Yankeeblues1 4 жыл бұрын
Hello and Merry Christmas. I was given a Ring Doorbell 2 and would like to use the wires from my IM-4006 system. Ring says the voltage from the transformer has to be 8-24 VAC. Is that what my system has? Thanks.
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Yankeeblues1: Here are links for 2 of our Videos that you need to watch to understand what it will take to have your Ring work with your IM4006 Video #1 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcmGnayGs5jOmH0.html Video #2 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpyJptqeqbS6qX0.html Chris
@ruenjou
@ruenjou Жыл бұрын
Chris, thanks to your video, I'm visiting my IM3303 intercom, which was left unloved for 20 years, lol. I'm trying to figure out why these Nutone systems require 2 transformers to work but can't find answers. There should be no reasons not to use just one transformer with twice the ratings. For example, IM3303 needs 2 16V 30VA transformers, I should be able to replace them with one 16V 60VA transformer. Is that correct?
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 Жыл бұрын
Hi ruenjou: No, it's not correct - The IM3303 has 2 separate power rails and it is specifically designed to be powered by 2 separate Transformers. The reason behind have 2 Transformers is simple - The IM3303 uses 301T Transformers, which were standard items in the Transformer product line - This meant that a custom Transformer did not have to be manufactured just for 1 product (IM3330) - Also, since the Transformers needed to be mounted inside the wall-housing, they needed to be of a certain size, a custom transformer may have been to large. Using a custom Transformer would also mean that it would have to been certified for it's application (more cost) Why are trying to replace the Transformers? Especially both of them? It would be highly odd that both would fail at the same time - 301T's are fairly common - Chris
@ruenjou
@ruenjou Жыл бұрын
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Both transformers are working. Just from engineering point of view, the dual-transformer design is a bit weird since they are not there for redundancy, costs and failure rates are increased. Anyway thanks for your reply.
@gabswiss
@gabswiss 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm trying to install a Nest Hello doorbell to my existing Nutone Intercom system. The issue I'm running into is that my Nutone system use a 16V 15VA transformer and the Nest doorbell requires 24V with 10VA power min. Can I install a 24V transformer instead without frying the Nutone system? Thanks!
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Gab: No, no, no, no, oh and No - Chris
@gabswiss
@gabswiss 6 жыл бұрын
Northside Service Company haha OK so I just have to give up the Intercom system then
@rouille691
@rouille691 5 жыл бұрын
I have a NuTone model IM-3003 intercom system and have installed a Ring Video doorbell. We installed the doorbell and it is being powered by the direct wiring to the intercom but the doorbell chime does not ring. Ring advised that I probably needed to upgrade the transformer by replacing with an AC transformer. But the online comments seem to indicate that you CAN use the existing transformer. How do I determine that the transformer does or does not need to be replaced without having to buy a new transformer? How do I determine the right transformer is I DO have to buy one? thanks
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Rusty: It is Not The Transformer -All NuTone Transformers are AC Watch this Video and you will understand what needs to be done: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fs2gnL10tbnGhHU.html Chris
@blackout260112
@blackout260112 Жыл бұрын
The ring doorbell can use a 16.5 vac transformer, if your doorbell transformer doesn't provide enough power.
@blackout260112
@blackout260112 Жыл бұрын
A 16.5 vac plugin transformer can work for the doorbell also
@kentyuen1982
@kentyuen1982 3 жыл бұрын
My "System Control" knob is really loose and I get no audio. I have to use a screw driver to push it in hard to get the audio back, is there any way I can fix or replace it?
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kent: Which Model of NuTone Intercom System do you have? - Chris
@kentyuen1982
@kentyuen1982 3 жыл бұрын
@@northsideservicecompany3567 IMA-3303
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 3 жыл бұрын
@@kentyuen1982 And is the problem with the "System Volume Control" behind the right-hand door - or the Master Station Volume Control next to the Display? - Chris
@kentyuen1982
@kentyuen1982 3 жыл бұрын
@@northsideservicecompany3567 it's the little black know behind the door
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 3 жыл бұрын
@@kentyuen1982 The only solution is to replace the pot. This is not a do-it-yourself project. You can contact us during business hours for information about sending the Master Station for repair - Chris 925-743-8236
@luxgadget777
@luxgadget777 6 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have the Nutone IM3303 and I want to use it with the new Nest Hello smart doorbell but the 105T does not have enough power to support the Nest Hello. Can I replace the 105T with 301T in my IM3303? The 301T looks like what I need to support the Nest power requirement. Thank you.
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Noang: The IM3303 already uses 2- NuTone 301T Transformers. . . Could you have a IM3003 ? which uses a single 105T? You can replace a 105T with a 301T - however the Transformer Drop Can will be too small to allow the 301T to fit inside of it properly . If you need a 301T Drop Can - you can contact us for one. - Chris
@luxgadget777
@luxgadget777 6 жыл бұрын
You are correct, I think mine is the IM3003 which has only one transformer. I will reach out to buy the drop can. Thanks.
@serhiisemeniako695
@serhiisemeniako695 3 ай бұрын
Hey! I am trying to fix my drama's doorbell. But i am stuck with no answers for some questions... If you could help me a little i woud appreciate! Can i send you email?
@northsideservicecompany3567
@northsideservicecompany3567 3 ай бұрын
Hi serhiisemeniako: Yes, of course - Chris nscompany@msn.com
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