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Don\'t know what\'s wrong with the unit. Do ya\'ll know what the input voltage is supposed to be? The back of the unit says only use a \"no. 35 transformer\".

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#Rittenhouse by Jennifer Walker on 2009-04-26 01:22
I have read several threads asking about updating an old Rittenhouse system. I would like to do the same, hopefully avoiding the need to replace drywall, etc., since this system is considerably larger than the Nutone products. I couldn\'t find any responses addressing whether or not there were solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Oscar Soltero on 2015-08-15 17:20
Hello, I am inquiring about part number Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01, which seems to be a door chime. My client is experiencing issues with it and would like further information on how to address the problem. Thank you for your assistance.

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#Rittenhouse by Karen Noll on 2009-11-16 14:27
I am looking for a cover to Rittenhouse, model 912 (possibly 812, numbers are difficult to read). Can you help?

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#Rittenhouse by stan j korzinski on 2011-10-14 21:39
model c8550 8 note melody needs motor

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Romeiser on 2011-08-18 07:20
My Rittenhouse door chime\'s top plunger does not work, the previous homeowner said when he was hooking it up, by accident the top soleniod was getting power all the time and over heated and it has not worked right since... can this be fixed ????

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#Rittenhouse by pyle on 2015-07-10 18:32
Hey, the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime went out mid-shift. Please check it out first thing in the morning. Thanks!

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#Rittenhouse by Walter Powell on 2013-06-15 18:30
Front door button will only ring one time. Side door button will only ring one time. Want front door to ring two times (ding-dong). Don\'t see how to wire it right.

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#Rittenhouse by john rohter on 2011-03-03 21:43
Looking for instruction for the door chime opporation.

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#Rittenhouse by Irene Shefts on 2018-04-25 21:04
Model# S7808. The detector has been making loud clicks, usually two at a time. What does this mean? Replace it or cleaning. Please help very annoying.

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#Rittenhouse by Barb C on 2009-03-27 12:35
Same as James Mann note - have 1970\'s Rittenhouse intercom---can we replace old system - can we purchase new units but use same wiring??

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#Rittenhouse by Paul Gilbert on 2016-06-07 01:02
Need to replace existing bell system with new Paul gilbert

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#Rittenhouse by mike boccio on 2015-08-28 16:39
hi I have a m7034 intercome system.The out door speak into box was flooded by our sandy storm.Needs to be replaced.The wiring is good and it would be easy to replace if I had original replacement kit. thank you mike

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#Rittenhouse by ElectraChime on 2017-01-22 03:43
I can make new bells for this chime. See my sites: doorbellmuseum.org and electrachime.comBestRobert

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Villano on 2011-05-06 13:29
but want door bell to continue working. Can we get wiring schematics?

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#Rittenhouse by dominic Carini on 2009-07-28 00:55
Ihave about a 30 year old rittenhouse with 4 chimes.It seems that the solenoids that activate the strikers,are getting a little lazy.I have had one apart and try to clean it ,with not much succes,I even lost one of those tiny springs. I tried to replace it with a similar one ,but it\'s not right.Do …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Delia Castillo on 2008-07-29 03:14
we bought this house with installed system. not working. power source not found.

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Memmott on 2010-07-22 18:45
My model 552 is not working. Licensed Electrician checked it out and it need replacement parts. I want to keep actual doorbell, because of sentimental reasons.

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#Rittenhouse by paul caley on 2010-10-09 16:33
plungers have stopped (tried lube) is model w clock can they be replaced by myself or must this be done by a pro or can the entire panel be more easily replaced thank you

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#Rittenhouse by Jim Wilson on 2007-09-11 01:47
Ihave a 20 year old rittenhouse intercon that does not and love to get it working again or replaced can you help

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#Rittenhouse by randy connelly on 2010-04-12 00:59
I need a Rittenhouse door bell botton part number C8000. Is this womethign you may have?

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#Rittenhouse by Robert King on 2010-08-02 01:52
I know this chime assembly is very old but is there a replacement kit for the hammers. they are sticking and perhaps the springs are just too soft. I\'d appreciate any help you can give me.

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#Rittenhouse by sheila on 2011-09-05 18:24
Would you know where i can find a C8931R?

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#Rittenhouse by Tedd Boomershine on 2012-04-22 21:49
The clock works fine. Three of the door chimes work, but the fourth and fifth strikers do not work. Do you repair and or have parts to recondition? Thanks, Tedd

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#Rittenhouse by jim Snyder on 2012-01-12 05:28
A friend of mine has a doorbell that i am hoping to repair and would like to find the wiring diagram for it if possible. The only tag I can find on it saysArtolier Lighting & Sound Div. Emerson Electric Co. Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Model RC203 or RC208 Volt 10 There are three te…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Roshan on 2011-04-18 18:17
I have an old Rittenhouse intercome unit, since I don\'t use it that much, I would like to replace the face of it with something newer, don\'t know if it;s possiable? please let me know how i can do this.

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#Rittenhouse by James Short on 2013-02-24 20:40
A plunger on my 50 year old door chime is not returning to the rest position when the door chime is not activated. The consequence is a continuous buzz and erratic operation when the button is pressed.Have I provided sufficient information to diagnose the ease of repair?Thank you.Jim—> …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by DeLane Smith on 2008-09-16 13:35
I need a address to send this unit to get it repaired

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#Rittenhouse by J. G. Colbert on 2010-09-28 22:30
The rheostat is broken on this unit otherwise the unit is as melodious as it was 40 years ago.The numbers on the rheostat are 1406417 and 135-51 The motor is a Telechron synchronous motor. 118V--16 Model 3151 RPM 3. W. 4.CantI purchase the replacement rheostat and have it shipped to PMB 399 at the a…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jeff Picha on 2011-12-05 14:24
Hello, I have a customer that brought in a door bell unit, the one of theplungers is bent inside. I do not know alot about these things, we work on electric motors. He want to know if he can still get parts for these unit.The model # is c8231. Please inform, I may just send him your way. Thanks for …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jeffrey on 2008-11-22 22:27
This problem may be caused by a lighted doorbell. After the bell is wrung, the light will re-illuminate. When that happens it may be drawing just enough power to make the door chimes think that the button was pressed once again. This is a repeating pattern.If a lighted door button is used, the solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Tobie Ross on 2018-04-13 02:54
I have a Sears Solid State Am-FM Master Station Radio/Intercom Model 113.35150 built by Emerson Electric. Can you repair this station. Please advise/

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#Rittenhouse by Craig on 2018-12-27 00:39
I have a 620R, but your post was a long time ago. Did you get an answer?

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#Rittenhouse by bill whitacre on 2013-11-16 18:30
need to reconnect wires to front, rear & trans positions.

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#Rittenhouse by Arturo nunez on 2015-03-23 00:25
the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime is down. Need someone to check it out tomorrow. Thanks!

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Murley on 2014-10-31 04:57
Is the volume of the chime adjustable?

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#Rittenhouse by curtis gast on 2015-03-16 02:25
new home to me. system not working. any help would be great. thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Eddie Ellis, Jr. on 2012-04-02 22:38
I have a Rittenhouse / Emerson intercom system with individual stations for each room. Two of the intercom speakers nolonger work. When I opened them they have one red, one yellow and one black wire leading from the unit. Is it possible to get them worked on or replaced. They measure 8 3/4\" long X …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Yale Wolff on 2011-03-15 15:01
Have a Rittenhouse intercom system installed in 1956. There appears to be a dead short in the Master.Is there a NuTone Master AM/FM which will work with the satellite room units?

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#Rittenhouse by Diane Reichard on 2010-04-14 13:54
Hello! Do you have any parts for Rittenhouse (Emerson) All Transistor Radio-Intercom System, Model RM-1 (AM radio) or RM-2 (AM/FM radio)? Our system dates from the 1960\'s--still going strong. But I need knobs and especially the instruction manual because I don\'t know how to answer and use the exte…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Morris Hoagland on 2014-01-05 03:53
My Rittenhouse Master unit has failed. Is there a replacement unit I can purchase?

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#Rittenhouse by miriam spear on 2011-05-16 14:13
Only one of four chimes works, although we detect a faint electronic buzzing, in sequence, of the other three. For example, we hear Chime A, buzz, buzz, pause, buzz, buzz, Chime A. As cover has been lost, we suspect dust and grime is keeping the other hammers from working.Can the unit be cleaned and…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by william junker on 2010-03-20 16:08
I need a replacement part for this devise.

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#Rittenhouse by Michael Donnelly on 2012-06-05 13:26
HiI have the above chime box and wish to re assemble it. I took it down for decorating purposes.There is a black/dark blue wire, a yellow wire and a red wire. There is trans, front and rear. My question is what wire goes with what?Many thanks Michael Donnelly

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Young on 2015-09-20 19:01
Did you locate the 3 coils you were looking for ? I also need one

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#Rittenhouse by Dan Mazzola Sr on 2020-05-31 15:36
I’m in need of a sequence timer for the above mentioned Emerson Rittenhouse clock/chimePlease advise on getting 1 of them by email or by calling me at 617/590-3509New or reconditioned

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Hilsher on 2010-03-27 16:29
Unit stopped working. Have 16+ volts coming to it but no sound. Assume the syncronous motor is out... Telechron model M3151, Type H18, 3.6 rpm, 60 cy, 16 v. Is the replacement motor available? Price?Could it be anything else? All wiring is in tact on board.Thanks, Bob

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#Rittenhouse by Ronda Plomteaux on 2007-08-19 15:03
I have a Rittenhouse intercom system and am unsure of the model #. It was installed in the 70\'s. I am painting my condo and would like to replace the ivory cover with a white cover. How would I go about purchasing just a cover? Thank you

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#Rittenhouse by ann chamberlin on 2010-03-07 15:43
Jennifer Walker:Did you ever figure out what to do about replacing your Rittenhouse unit? I\'m in the same boat!Any ideas or products you have come across on your own would be appreciated

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#Rittenhouse by Virginia Melchi on 2011-05-25 22:34
Purchased a use Rittenhous Westminster door chime / clock; Tetechron Motored, model #8633. I need a wiring diagram for this unit.Thank you,Virginia Melchi

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Rasmussen on 2010-07-17 03:18
I get typically one of three chimes to sound when the doorbell is rung, occassionally 2 followed by a buzzing sound. Some of the wires were loose and I tightened them, but still don\'t get all the tones. Any ideas on what to do to get all three chimes to ring?

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