BG Electrical Double Switched Power Plug Wall Socket, Double Pole, Nexus 800 Series, White Moulded, Round Edge, 13A, 822DP

I was buying some new double sockets a few days ago and ended up on the BG (British General) website looking for details of the differences between two of their part numbers (822 & 922). This new doorbell socket was being promoted there and, as our old doorbell is not the loudest, I decided to try one.I bought it from an Amazon seller ('The Lamp Post') and it was actually cheaper via Amazon than directly from their own website. However, that's irrelevant to this review, but I'll admit it surprised me a bit.In the box, you get the double socket (it's BG's 822 pattern, so the corners are more rounded than the 922 series) and the push button, which includes a CR2032 battery and a double sided sticky pad to fit it, along with two screws for a more permanent installation.It's very easy to fit the socket in place of an existing one (new screws are included), but be aware it's quite bulky, so you may not have a lot of room in a 25mm backbox. The connections are colour coded, L&N next to each other on the upper part, and there's two earth terminals (upper and lower) at the opposite end to the L&N, one for the cable and one to the backbox.If the last paragraph is gibberish to you, don't even think about trying to fit it yourself. Get an electrician to do it for you or you could end up killing yourself.It took me all of fifteen minutes to complete the installation, screwing the push button to our front door frame around 30' away from the socket, with the signal needing to go through two solid brick walls.I'm pleased to say it worked perfectly. There are six ring tones and three volume levels, all adjustable using a double ended rocker button on the socket itself. They ring as you alter them at the socket, so there's no need for an assistant to press the button for you.I used the 'Westminster' chime at maximum volume as it gives the longest and loudest ring. We've not missed anyone at the door since.You could of course just get a wireless plug-in doorbell, and probably cheaper than this socket, but personally, I like not having the plug-in unit sticking out and taking up one half of the socket.Anyone familiar with BG's sockets will know they're not top of the range, but not too bad either. This one is up to their usual standard, nicely finished, and it works really well.For the money, I think this is an excellent item, a great idea, and I'm pleased to recommend it to you.If this brief review has been helpful, a click of the button below would be much appreciated. Thank you.

exactly as described, good product

I Installed this item on the landing of my stairs a perfect location as it can be heard throughout the house.I have always wanted a doorbell like this as it does not have batteries that I have to worry about changing and it does not take up any plugs in the house.I tend to play a game of 'Try to guess where the doorbell is' when I have guests over.My walls are dense which doesn't affect the chime in any way.The audio is a bit distorted when turned all the way up but overall I am super impressed and would highly recommend it. The chime is discreet and super simple to use. No issues when using the plug sockets and chime at the same time.One thing that I have noticed is that on a very few occasions the doorbell seems to go off at random.This has happened back in the summer which was super annoying. So for this, it loses one star.I am pleased with my purchase and would buy again.

I bought a door bell out of homebase as it shutting down didn't last 3 week so i bought this one as it made by British general Really great door bell great value for money doesn't take up space as it the door bell is built-in so you use the other 2 socket to plug any thing in to I would highly recommend product

I bought one to see if the signal from the bell push would reach from the front door of my house to my office at the back in a formerly detached building, where it's easy to miss callers knocking at the front door. For me, replacing an existing socket was easy. Very impressed with this, it's neat and works perfectly. Lovely traditional chime sounds, and loud enough for main house use. So I am now ordering a second one (as planned if test worked) to go in the house hallway. This provides a mains powered chime that's wire-free and practically invisible. Genius!

Good quality product!