DN71 Series Slim Door Bell Switch

SPECIFICATIONS

Momentary Door Bell vs Standard Light Switch — Don’t Wire the Wrong One

Slim Door Bell Switch — Momentary Bell Push

The DN71317 is a British standard slim style doorbell switch that is a replacement for old fashioned round plastic bell push. DN71317 is fitted with a 88x86mm big wall plate using DN71 baby skin print surface. DN71317 is a momentary switch, it works when it is pressed. Unlike a regular light bulb switch that stays in the same position, this switch only makes contacts while it is pressed. It is available in three types of premium panel material — PC, glass and brushed aluminum.

At our company, we manufacture directly from the factory and guarantee low pricing, original materials or branding on any of our products and provide a twelve-year warranty from the series DN71.

Momentary Mechanism— Designed for the Front Door

The skin feeling bell switch utilizes a red copper contact system with a Φ3.0×25mm silver alloy contact – designed to withstand the momentary actions of the doorbell used every day. The spring return mechanism gives a nice and tactile feel while using the switch. The special baby skin print makes sure that the switch is always clean, regardless of how often it was used by family members, delivery drivers, and guests. The middle plate made of steel or steel covered with plastic provides great strength to the 88×86mm panel eliminating the possibility of flexing and ensuring rockers are always in position. The high-quality transparent base made out of PC offers maximum sturdiness to the switch. The product is IEC certified.

Matching the DN71 Series — The Front Door Bell Push

The DN71 series features this baby skin printing door bell, which is similar in dimension of 88 x 86cm; has three types of panel material and four types of finish, and uses baby skin printing finishes similar to DN71 switches and outlets. The door bell at the main entrance now matches the light switch located in the hallway since it has similar design, surface finish, and colors.

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Buyer’s Guide

Installing a Door Bell Switch: Wiring, Finishes & Back Box Requirements

A practical guide to specifying and wiring a momentary bell push switch for residential and commercial doorbell circuits.

Momentary vs Latching — Why the Difference Matters

A momentary doorbell switch operates temporarily when the rocker is pressed. Releasing the switch immediately breaks the circuit due to the facility of an internal spring. The switch is a major deviation from a latching light switch, which maintains its position once pressed. For a standard light switch installed in a doorbell circuit, it either rings continuously or fails to ring. The DN71317 is specifically a momentary bell push with a unique spring-return mechanism, red copper and silver contacts, and rocker design to be used in signaling circuits.

Panel Material Selection — PC, Glass, or Aluminum?

PC with baby skin printing: Affordable yet luxurious, everyone’s top choice for residential entry doors. Laminated Glass with infant skin printing: Glossy and lavishly smooth, indeed the top choice for opulent houses and hotels. Anodized Aluminum with infant skin printing: Functional appearance along with unexpectedly delicate touch – that’s perfect for modern entrances. All have the same infant skin printing method as well as a 12-year warranty.

Wiring & Installation

The DN71317 device is compatible with an 88×86mm British back box. The wiring is done according to the usual doorbell installation technique. Connect the wire to the bell transformer to the common terminal and the wire to the chime to its dedicated terminal. The device does not require any neutral wire connection. It is mandatory to isolate the bell transformer circuit at the consumer unit before performing any installation or repair activities. In case of a new installation, pull a 2-core cable from the transformer to the doorbell location and also between the chime and the bell unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a slim door bell switch?

The DN71317 door bell switch is a slim wall switch that is a momentary switch offering the option of ringing the door bell or chime. As a British standard slim bell push switch, this switch has a baby skin printing finish. To operate it, press the rocker down, and it will break the circuit when the button is released. This kind of door bell switch effectively replaces old-fashioned plastic bell pushes since it is larger and has the panel size of 88 × 86mm, which matches with the rest of the DN71 series switches.

Can I use a standard light switch as a doorbell?

In fact, the light switch is a latching switch, meaning it will stay in place once it has been pressed. This means that if the latching switch is used in a doorbell circuit, it will make the doorbell either ring constantly or not work at all. For this reason, a doorbell circuit needs a different type of switch such as the DN71317 that will work only as long as the button is being pressed and spring back after release.

Does this slim doorbell switch require a neutral wire?

The DN71317 push button does not require a neutral connection. It consists of two wires: one comes from the transformer (which is connected to the common terminal) and the other wire is connected to the chime or bell. The circuit gets closed only when the push button is pressed. This is the standard wiring method for door bells.

What panel materials is this baby skin printing doorbell available in?

The DN71 series slim doorbell switch comes with three front panel choices which all possess the baby skin printing technology: imported high-transparency PC (durable and cost-effective with silky feel), tempered glass (glossy and luxurious, resistant to fingerprints), and brushed aluminum (metal industrial style with unexpected soft touch). All three materials have the same dimensions of 88×86 mm, have red copper and silver inner conductors, and are backed by 12 years warranty.