--- product_id: 172473434 title: "SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell" brand: "scs sentinel" price: "VT22585" currency: VUV in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/172473434-scs-sentinel-cfi0018-electromechanical-wired-doorbell-with-8v-ac-1a store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 8V AC 1A offset transformer included 80 dB loud ringer 2-wire easy installation SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell **Brand:** scs sentinel **Price:** VT22585 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔔 Ring in timeless style with power and clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell by scs sentinel - **How much does it cost?** VT22585 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/172473434-scs-sentinel-cfi0018-electromechanical-wired-doorbell-with-8v-ac-1a) ## Best For - scs sentinel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted scs sentinel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clear & Loud:** 80 decibel sound ensures your doorbell is heard loud and clear, even in busy environments. - • **Effortless Setup:** Simple 2-wire connection makes installation quick and hassle-free for any DIY enthusiast. - • **Plug & Play Power:** Comes with a dedicated 8V AC 1A transformer—no extra purchases or batteries needed. - • **Seamless Style Match:** Blends perfectly with industrial, vintage, modern, or quirky interiors for a curated aesthetic. - • **Retro Vibes, Modern Reliability:** Classic electromechanical chime with a stylish vintage look that elevates any space. ## Overview The SCS Sentinel CFI0018 RetroBell is an electromechanical wired doorbell featuring a loud 80 dB ringer powered by an included 8V AC 1A offset transformer. Designed for easy 2-wire installation, it combines vintage aesthetics with modern reliability, requiring no batteries and fitting seamlessly into diverse interior styles. ## Description SCS Sentinel is committed to individuals to provide you with technical and quality products to simplify your daily life. Our priority is to offer you innovative Comfort and Safety solutions for you and your home. Our wide range of easy-to-use technical articles will meet your expectations perfectly. We offer automatic swing and sliding gates for electric gates, garage door motorizations, audio and video intercoms, wired and wireless chimes, alarms, as well as video surveillance kits. Dynamism and expertise are the watchwords of our brand. Our quality 8V SCS Sentinel electromechanical operated RetroBell wired chime features a 2-wire wired connection. It works with a power supply by remote transformer 8V AC 1A included and presents no difficulty in use. This aesthetic and retro design bell wind chime is particularly easy to install - simply attach it indoors, as you wish, at home or in your workplace. This product, compatible with all SCS Sentinel 8V push buttons, perfectly blends with various interior decoration styles like industrial, vintage, modern, quirky styles, etc. Excellent sound quality of 80 db/A. An instruction manual in French is included in the kit. ## Features - A retro design - Offset transformer included - 1 x ringer - 2 wires - 80 decibel ringer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B071Z6KKW3 | | Batteries Required? | No | | Batteries included? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 225,390 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 45 in Door Bell Transformers | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (541) | | Date First Available | 16 May 2017 | | Included Components | 1 x wired chime; 1 x offset transformer; 1 x instruction manual | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 486 g | | Item model number | SEN5200275 | | Manufacturer | SCS SENTINEL | | Measurement System | Metric | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | CFI0018 | | Product Dimensions | 3.2 x 7.5 x 15 cm; 486 g | ## Images ![SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41foJakgYNL.jpg) ![SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517ACbatqsL.jpg) ![SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EeqxvLGzL.jpg) ![SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61knz2J0DhL.jpg) ![SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ck6jmLoiL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this work as a chime with a hard wired video doorbell like ring?** A: Yes, two wires and works fine. **Q: Can it be used with just batteries ?** A: The bell requires 8 volt ac., it does not work on DC. **Q: Is the transformer build into the bell structure or a separate piece of kit ?** A: Transformer is separate. The enclosure is similar to, but not the same as, RS part number 194-7576 to fit a DIN rail like 771-9565. . There are screw holes which would enable the enclosure to be screwed to a wall. **Q: does this need to be plugged into a mains socket?** A: It’s 12v, so it would be mains in then a 12v transformer to step down the voltage to make it work, if you connect 240v directly to it, you’ll blow it ## Frequently Bought Together - SCS Sentinel, CFI0018, Electromechanical Wired Doorbell with 8V AC 1A Offset Transformer, User Manual, RetroBell - Merriway BH01468 2-Core Standard Figure 8 Solid Copper Thermostat Bell Wire Cable, Door Bell Intercom Phone Entry, 0.5mm White, 25 Metres (88.5 feet) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/172473434-scs-sentinel-cfi0018-electromechanical-wired-doorbell-with-8v-ac-1a](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/172473434-scs-sentinel-cfi0018-electromechanical-wired-doorbell-with-8v-ac-1a) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*