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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 have a manual that can be downloaded?ThanksDave

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Hefner on 2012-05-18 01:33

I have a emerson rittenhouse rcm 4 main unit with IR6 speakers throughout a house i purchased and am interested in upgrading the entire system. Is there a replacement system where it can be changed out?It will be a few months before I am ready to do it, but am trying to look at options and replaceme…Purchase or Repair: ...I have a emerson rittenhouse rcm 4 main unit with IR6 speakers throughout a house i purchased and am interested in upgrading the entire system. Is there a replacement system where it can be changed out?It will be a few months before I am ready to do it, but am trying to look at options and replacement.

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#Rittenhouse by bill morrison on 2006-05-03 03:40

we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system look without replacing entire system. we\'re remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don\'t have specs on the system. not sure of—> …Purchase or Repair: ...we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system look without replacing entire system. we\'re remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don\'t have specs on the system. not sure of

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#Rittenhouse by Charles Sumrell on 2018-06-16 18:05

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: ...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 board has gone bad. I like the unit, I am wondering if a replacement board is available or can you fix the current one. Another alternative I would like to explore, if another brand unit can be used.

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#Rittenhouse by James L Rockney on 2021-10-04 16:06

The small piston that strikes the chime does not return back to the original position. There is a spring on the piston. It seems like the piston should have a retainer of some sort on the end to hold the spring in place. Is there supposed to be a retainer on the end of the piston to keep the spring …Purchase or Repair: ...The small piston that strikes the chime does not return back to the original position. There is a spring on the piston. It seems like the piston should have a retainer of some sort on the end to hold the spring in place. Is there supposed to be a retainer on the end of the piston to keep the spring in place?

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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: ...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 exterior Door station (or for visitors to talk to me). Maybe a manual for another vintage Rittenhouse model would have useful instructions? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Diane Reichard in Princeton, NJ ~~ dpreichard@att.net

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#Rittenhouse by Doug Wood on 2009-04-27 20:03

Buying a condo with an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system. Was constructed in late 70s. Is the technology so out of date that it is not worth restoring? Should I consider restoring the unit, about how much am I looking at? Is there a dealer here in AR, or do I have to ship it to you …Purchase or Repair: ...Buying a condo with an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system. Was constructed in late 70s. Is the technology so out of date that it is not worth restoring? Should I consider restoring the unit, about how much am I looking at? Is there a dealer here in AR, or do I have to ship it to you in North Carolina? Hope to hear from you soon.Doug WoodH501-225-3139C501-831-1157

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#Rittenhouse by Art on 2011-02-07 18:45

My dad just passed away and I\'m moving his Rittenhouse Westminster clock/chime from his place to mine before selling the house. I believe it is a model 631 or 632 but I\'m not sure - WHERE CAN I FIND THE MODEL NUMBER? (I\'ve seen pics of what appear to be identical units labeled 631/632).I\'ve got …Purchase or Repair: ...My dad just passed away and I\'m moving his Rittenhouse Westminster clock/chime from his place to mine before selling the house. I believe it is a model 631 or 632 but I\'m not sure - WHERE CAN I FIND THE MODEL NUMBER? (I\'ve seen pics of what appear to be identical units labeled 631/632).I\'ve got it hooked up and the basic functions seem to be working - ie front doorbell and westminster chimes.However, as a kid, I seem to remember this thing also chiming on the hour and perhaps, single notes on the quarter hour, but it doesn\'t do that any more. Am I imagining things or has dad disabled this function somehow?I do see two screws on the extreme upper-right of the circuit board that have a jumper installed. What\'s that for?Lastly, I\'d like to install a 2nd door bell in the basement (I work at home, in my office basement and can\'t hear the main bell all the time). Before installing the Rittenhouse, I just had two bells wired together in parallel, but when I tried to do this with the Rittenhouse, it just triggered the chimes. What is the terminal marked EXT FRONT for?Thanx....

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#Rittenhouse by vero cho on 2007-06-19 19:49

sheetrocking my house after it was flooded by katrina, the contractor stupidly threw away the master station to my doorbell/radio/intercom system which rendered the system inoperable. i have asked an electrician friend to look at it and he cannot find a suitable retrofit. we will have to replace the…Purchase or Repair: ...sheetrocking my house after it was flooded by katrina, the contractor stupidly threw away the master station to my doorbell/radio/intercom system which rendered the system inoperable. i have asked an electrician friend to look at it and he cannot find a suitable retrofit. we will have to replace the whole system which includes one substation and four remote stations. i am looking for recommendations of brands to replace it with (nutone\'s white, plastic master stations don\'t suit my mid-century modern home). i am looking for industrial-looking, high-end brushed chrome or nickel ones.or if anyone has a master station they would like to sell me, that would be terrific... many thanks!!

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#Rittenhouse by Paul Winchock on 2018-10-15 21:41

I have a Rittenhouse 550, 551 doorbell chime.The unit itself works fine. What I am missing (which someone was supposed to nor trash) is the transformer that sequences the chimes. Do you have a transformer for this that will work? And if so, obviously, what would one cost?Thank you for taking the tim…Purchase or Repair: ...I have a Rittenhouse 550, 551 doorbell chime.The unit itself works fine. What I am missing (which someone was supposed to nor trash) is the transformer that sequences the chimes. Do you have a transformer for this that will work? And if so, obviously, what would one cost?Thank you for taking the time to read this email.Regards,Paul Winchock

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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: ...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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#Rittenhouse by Sharon on 2016-11-27 00:16

we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system. we're remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don't have specs on the system. not sure of specs but Name on the system is Ritte…Purchase or Repair: ...we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system. we're remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don't have specs on the system. not sure of specs but Name on the system is Rittenhouse Solid State am/fm radio intercom. It has a main station attached to 5 rooms and a front door intercom. I would like the update to include Pandora and a video front door intercom.

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#Rittenhouse by Larry Yudkowitz on 2020-05-13 00:16

I have Model 380 16V. I had connected it ot a Ring Video 2 Doorbell and it worked fine for several months. Now there is a loud humm coming from the chime. I think the Ring ihas a problem. Ring says the chime may not be compatible. Ring says the model 382 is compatible. Whould you know the difference…Purchase or Repair: ...I have Model 380 16V. I had connected it ot a Ring Video 2 Doorbell and it worked fine for several months. Now there is a loud humm coming from the chime. I think the Ring ihas a problem. Ring says the chime may not be compatible. Ring says the model 382 is compatible. Whould you know the difference between the 380 and the 382?

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