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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 solution is to either replace the button with a non-lighted version, or open the button and disconnect the light inside it.Yes, I had this problem myself. I had replaced an old doorbell button with a new, lighted one. I ripped out the tiny light inside and it worked fine after that.
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Hi there, I'm inquiring about the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I need to know if it can be repaired or replaced. Trying to check this off my to-do list. Thank you!
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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: 
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This is an old system I would like to replace. Does the wire plugs have to be replaced. I would like sm=omthing that will be compatable with the wire plugs. Do you have any suggestionsThank You
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Art - did you get a reply in answer to your post?I am about to restore the same door chime, you may have info that can help.ThanksFred...
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Need a schematic for the Emerson-Rittenhouse Model rm20/rm22. Need to know transistor replacement numbers for the front end tuner.Thanks,Don
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I have a 30 year old rittenhouse door chime with the 4 sequential chimes, one of the plungers has gone lazy. I took the transformer out to try to clean it and lost the little spring that gives the plunger resistance . Do you have any ideas ?Or do you sell parts, perhaps a whole tansformer. I tried t…Purchase or Repair: 
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The installation manual has been misplaced and I am not sure which wires go to which connection. There is a red wire, a black wire, and a yellow with a green wire. The places to connect are for the front, rear, and transformer. Please advise. Also, there is a possibility that the transformer doesn\'…Purchase or Repair: 
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Front and back door bells. I need a diagram showing how to connect the wires from the doorbells. Front works with one wire from Front doorbell going to Terminal B and the other going to Front in the 16 VAC group. I assumed one wire would go from Back doorbell to Terminal A and the other to Back in t…Purchase or Repair: 
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Hellohave a 520 Beverly and it is working but I took it apart and found the rubber grommets and the felt strike pads are bad i am looking for replacements.ThanksChris
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The unit works, but possibly in need of some service. The AM radio works , but no FM. There is a bit of background noise in the system.
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Have Model DS-2 Door Sentry w/ 16v. chime transformer -Rittenhouse #30 or = need local chicagoland technician to trouble-shoot the control box w/ its transformer.-believe transformer is problem.
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Tag on door chime unit says:Model 8846RVolt 16Rittenhouse Division Spartan ElectricFayetteville NC 28386The unit has four tubes, it has a circuit board with integrated circuits. The transformer is putting out 18.5 volts, although the unit says 16 volts on transformer and circuit board. I assume the …Purchase or Repair: 
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I have just recently purchased a house that has a Rittenhouse Model 7300 Intercom system that does not work. I am trying to find a schematic for it. I know that it is an old system, but would like to use it to monitor my young children. Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.Eric Hoffman—> …Purchase or Repair: 
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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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I am looking for a replacement unit or one that is compatable and larger to cover existing hole. please respond even if you are not interested or cant get what I need so I can try elsewere.
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Hey there, I've been tasked with looking into an issue with a Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I don't usually work on hardware like this, so I could really use some guidance on how to fix or replace it. Any help or advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!—>…Purchase or Repair: 
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I have a Rittenhouse 631/632 doorbell that works ok but the clock motor is noisy. Can I buy a replacement motor for it?
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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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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: 
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I have the exact same problem, but it\'s not caused by a lighted doorbell. Without the doorbell connect (and not crossing the wires) the chime mechanism keeps repeating. I\'m not sure whether it\'s because the contacts aren\'t lined up correctly or whether it\'s a wiring problem. I\'ve tinkered and …Purchase or Repair: 
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Drive or board failure on Rittenhouse M7012 intercom/radio. Needs immediate attention to avoid disruption. Heading to next location now.
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I have the above mentioned door chime (Rittenhouse door chime model C8536) that does not work correctly. There where some broken wires from the transformer coils that I soldered back on and now it does not work correctly. Do you have a schematic for this unit?
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I have a Master Model 631 & 632, The clock stop working. its showing the red dot on the face of the clock that indicates power failure. The chimes still work fine with no issue. Can you provide instruction on how to test and/or repair. Thank youEddie
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The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 is a door chime unit that is currently not working. That's the information I have so far.
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I h ave a rittenhouse intercom system that does not work star system 9000 I would love to get it to work again. Can you help me with this thankyou glen
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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: 
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I have a Rittenhouse intercom system that was installed in the 60\'s that worked fine until recently. Everything still works fine except the main intercom/control unit. Is there a replacement unit I can buy that I can use with all my existing speakers, etc throughout the house? Even a unit that only…Purchase or Repair: 
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I am looking for the cover that is a black plastic 8 3/8\" wide, 5 1/2\" high, and 2 1/8\" deep. Any idea where I can find a suitable replacement? Thanks.
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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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We have an older intercom system M9325 stations, M9318, and M9322. We are wondering if there is anything we can do to reduce the standing hum.Thanks
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Just wondering i have a rittenhouse system rcm-1 and the intercom system part does not seem to be working. We can broadcast for the main unit and it is heard in the other units but when we try to broadcast from one of the other units to the main you can not hear the person ? Anysuggestions or do you…Purchase or Repair: 
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Was working well until I sanded and painted the kitchen. I took the chimes down to paint, put them back and nothing works. I get voltage coming in but it doesn\'t move anything.
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I have three doorbells connrcted to chimes but only one works, any suggestions?
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I am looking for a remote button for this system.Would possibly trade a receiver unit as I have extra.
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we can not get it to chime in sequence. if doorbell is pressed it chimes once (#4).
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Jessica:I have the same model door chime, with the same problem. How did u make out with yours? Do you know any of the history of this chime. From what I can surmise, it was produced after WW2 and that would fit as it was in my parents house when i was born in 1954. I have a friend that is an electr…Purchase or Repair: 
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Hi I need a cover for the rittenhouse door chime model 380 can u pls get back to me thank you
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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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Have model C 8203, 10 volt door bell. Am missing the push button remote that fastens to wall outside the front door. Any suggestions?
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i would like to have an updated model the one i have was installed in 1977 it makes noise, drifts off stations all controls are noisey and sound is garbled. can you tell me where to get help.
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