[kirkeric]

Hello all,

I don't see this as a major task, just looking for advice on how to make this clean and professional looking.

I'm adding one of them ring.com security doorbells but the width of it is too wide for the space beside my door where existing one is. (It is 2.47 inches, I have about 2 inches).

My door has about a 2 inch border before jutting out to brick. My plan is extend the wiring and place the doorbell on the brick and run the wiring from old one, tucked around the two corners, roughly about 5 inches.

Is there some recommended method, small conduit or something to run that little extension to make it look nice?

And then I would just decommission old one and nicely cover hole with something.

Thanks ahead.

Eric

 

[gregzoll]

Never heard or seen what you are talking about. Sounds to me that you are promoting a website.

 

[kirkeric]

I appreciate the response but not the content. I come here with a legitimate question and I'm suspected of promoting a website? Not in the least, I was simply providing the information that may have helped - maybe not.

I'm not interested in the least in promoting a product.

You should also notice that in the very few times I have posted here, I've posted legitimate subjects. Frankly, I'm a bit offended that the focus was on that rather than the detailed description I mentioned.

Eric

Never heard or seen what you are talking about. Sounds to me that you are promoting a website.

 

[kirkeric]

Attached is the picture with the area for the subject and doorbell.

I appreciate the response but not the content. I come here with a legitimate question and I'm suspected of promoting a website? Not in the least, I was simply providing the information that may have helped - maybe not.

I'm not interested in the least in promoting a product.

You should also notice that in the very few times I have posted here, I've posted legitimate subjects. Frankly, I'm a bit offended that the focus was on that rather than the detailed description I mentioned.

Eric

Never heard or seen what you are talking about. Sounds to me that you are promoting a website.

 

[gregzoll]

Links like you posted are not allowed, because it appears that you are spamming the website. Very few posts, means nothing. There have been accounts on here with very few posts that get hijacked and a legitimate account ends up spamming.

You are probably talking about hundreds of products on that website, so it is always best to post the exact picture of the item you plan on installing.

Because you are dealing with Brick, you cannot just tuck the old wire into the corners. I would try and find a way to fish it over, or cut the brick to allow the device to mount flush, so that you can run a bead of clear Silicone caulk, that will allow for flexing from the temp changes and also to keep water from getting behind it.

 

[gregzoll]

Okay. That is Brick molding and a doorbell button. Would be nice to see the new device if you have it. If not, you would need to cut a template out of Cardboard.

Unless you have pulled that button to see how much excess length that you have. Usually it is not very much behind the button. Most times you are lucky to get 3" of excess wire.

 

[kirkeric]

Yes, it is brick and a doorbell.

Understand the short wire. I will extend that.

My question is whether there is some simple molding or conduit to run the wire through around the two little bends.

I do not intend to drill through the brick, at least not all the way. Maybe I carry the extension out to an inch or so from edge, then drill in to come in behind the mount for the new doorbell housing.

I just don't want the wire exposed or cheesy looking.

I feel like there should be some small tubing or half moon thing to just cover the exposed wire.

Eric

Okay. That is Brick molding and a doorbell button. Would be nice to see the new device if you have it. If not, you would need to cut a template out of Cardboard.

Unless you have pulled that button to see how much excess length that you have. Usually it is not very much behind the button. Most times you are lucky to get 3" of excess wire.

 

[kirkeric]

I can see links not being allowed if I just plop one in there and show the intent to spam. Clearly I was not.

I will happily remove it [tried, appears I can't]. The item that I did mention is quite popular though and all over the TV. I thought someone might have been interested or perhaps even installed one before and had the same space constraint.

That was my reason for mentioning it. Not everyone has ill intentions, not to mention I gave no indication whatsoever that I was spamming. The jumping to conclusions is what rubbed me wrong.

Done, water under the bridge.

Eric

Links like you posted are not allowed, because it appears that you are spamming the website. Very few posts, means nothing. There have been accounts on here with very few posts that get hijacked and a legitimate account ends up spamming.

You are probably talking about hundreds of products on that website, so it is always best to post the exact picture of the item you plan on installing.

Because you are dealing with Brick, you cannot just tuck the old wire into the corners. I would try and find a way to fish it over, or cut the brick to allow the device to mount flush, so that you can run a bead of clear Silicone caulk, that will allow for flexing from the temp changes and also to keep water from getting behind it.

 

[brric]

Since you are dealing with low voltage wire any small tubing can be used as a wire way.
Don't know how handy you are or what tools you have available but there are ways to get an extended wire through the brick itself.

 

[gregzoll]

You need to run the wire in a way that it will not be damaged. Running it in panduit will not work, since the smallest that you can get is around 1/2".

I would see how much excess is behind the existing button. If there is say a foot stuffed in there, I would chisel out a channel in the Brick mold for the wire, then use White Silicone Paintable caulk. The Silcone allows it to flex and not dry out.

Then cut out some of the mortar between the bricks and use a color matched caulk, which you cn get from the local concrete yard that also carries Brick material. You may also be able to buy a tube online.

This way you get the setup that you want and no one will even know how the wire was ran, since the new unit will cover over where you have to run the wire in the joint.

For the old hole, Bondo can work. Or put in some Backer rod and then patch with the same White Silicone Caulk and paint.

Before you do anything, make sure you have the new unit and have tested it on the existing wiring before you commit to installing.

 

[Oso954]

I don't think he's promoting it, but I am not sure why he wants it.https://ring.com/

I thought it was foolish when I first saw it, haven't changed that opinion.

While it might appeal to techies, it makes for a real expensive doorbell.

Makes me wonder if people making these things studied under Rube Goldberg.

 

[kirkeric]

I sure didn't think when I first asked my question that I was going to first be accused of spamming and now being basically called an idiot because I happen to have movee WITH technology while you have not.

You realize how much home security equipment there is out there now that uses wifi based systems to control light, cameras, doorbells? This is the future my friend but to come back with such comments that you find it foolish? You haven't even explained why you call it foolish.

If you are going to criticize it, at least provide some facts but I don't appreciate an attack on my intelligence and to do so to a complete stranger is beyond me. If you want to go head to head on an IQ contest, happy to do so.

Geez this was just about a simple doorbell and had nothing to do with installing the doorbell but asking about some simple aesthetic advice.

With the comment on Rube, I have to guess you are stuck in the stone age.

I just lost a great deal of respect for this site.

Eric

I don't think he's promoting it, but I am not sure why he wants it.https://ring.com/

I thought it was foolish when I first saw it, haven't changed that opinion.

While it might appeal to techies, it makes for a real expensive doorbell.

Makes me wonder if people making these things studied under Rube Goldberg.

 

[kirkeric]

Very handy and thanks for the kind response. I will figure something out. I was just curious if there was something readily available on the market.
Thanks,
Eric

Since you are dealing with low voltage wire any small tubing can be used as a wire way.
Don't know how handy you are or what tools you have available but there are ways to get an extended wire through the brick itself.

 

[Oso954]

You need to grow a thicker skin.
Other than the comment that I don't understand why you want it, the other comments were directed at the device and the developers of it.

I sorry you don't like my opinion of the device, but I am entitled to express it, just as you can express yours.

What is foolish ? Promoting a product as a security device and then placing it in easy reach of someone that may wish to defeat it.

 

[gregzoll]

Eric my home security is simple. Two four legged, very vocal when they hear strange vehicles pull up or hear strange footsteps.

You only have to feed them twice a day.

 

[kirkeric]

For both - I'm very thick skinned. Time to let this all go.

As for security - I also have a dog who is in fact the best. There's nothing like having a little enhanced security. And the other gentleman is also right, surely they could break it off if they wanted. They wouldn't really achieve much unless they intended to come in regardless in which case, this bell, a normal bell, or a dog would not help. Then you resort to the infamous sound of locking and loading one in the chamber of a 12 gauge shotgun.

But as the dog owner knows, and we should all know, most home robberies are not those wanting to confront anyone. The sound of people or a dog and they move on. Thieves do not like noise. This thing allows you to answer the door from across the country if someone should ring. The majority of home robberies are by those who first check to see if someone is home. In this case they will get two answers, a person, and a loud ass dog (see attached).

So, a little preventive security doesn't hurt. And yes, I am a techie.

Appreciate all the "help" and even though a bit testy, honestly I harbor no ill will.

Later.

Eric

Eric my home security is simple. Two four legged, very vocal when they hear strange vehicles pull up or hear strange footsteps.

You only have to feed them twice a day.

 

[What's going on]

Hello all,

I don't see this as a major task, just looking for advice on how to make this clean and professional looking.

I'm adding one of them ring.com security doorbells but the width of it is too wide for the space beside my door where existing one is. (It is 2.47 inches, I have about 2 inches).

My door has about a 2 inch border before jutting out to brick. My plan is extend the wiring and place the doorbell on the brick and run the wiring from old one, tucked around the two corners, roughly about 5 inches.

Is there some recommended method, small conduit or something to run that little extension to make it look nice?

And then I would just decommission old one and nicely cover hole with something.

Thanks ahead.

Eric

 

[What's going on]

Eric,
I could tell you had a legitimate question about your doorbell. I have the exact same concern and it's on a brick house. The person assuming you're promoting a website in my opinion is a few tools short of a tool shed. Anyway,
I need to understand how to relocate my doorbell wires so that they come out of my brick where i want my Ring doorbell to go. Did you figure out how to do it?

 

[rjniles]

Eric,
I could tell you had a legitimate question about your doorbell. I have the exact same concern and it's on a brick house. The person assuming you're promoting a website in my opinion is a few tools short of a tool shed. Anyway,
I need to understand how to relocate my doorbell wires so that they come out of my brick where i want my Ring doorbell to go. Did you figure out how to do it?

You are commenting a 4 year old post.

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