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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 Bill Corbett on 2022-02-07 13:47

Emerson c8203 replacement transformer?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Bill

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#Rittenhouse by Mark Palmer on 2012-09-06 21:18

I have 2 Rittenhouse intercom speakers that need to be replaced. They both measure 9 1/4\" long. 6 1/4\" wide and 3 1/2\". Do yo have suitable replacements? If so, how much are they? Price of each unit, tax if aplicable and shipping charges for a total net price.Thanks in advance for your prompt rep…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by neil Berman on 2009-07-08 05:25

I have a Rittenhouse Model S7806 Smoke/Fire detector system in my 3-level condo. It was there when I moved in so there is no manual for it.My problem is, after a thunder and lightening storm the other day, I came home to find all 3 units ringing. The only way I could silence them was to switch off t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Kathryn Fenich on 2007-12-18 20:21

Rittenhouse Solid State AM/FM radio intercom system for house and outdoors

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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 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 Linda La Bruna on 2011-10-16 18:45

I have a Ritten House RM-2 Radio Intercom in original box with original instruction booklet AND an OR-11 Outdoor Remote Station I am looking to sell.If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact me.

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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 van Aree on 2009-02-26 20:19

I am looking for a copy of Rittenhouse rm5 house intercom owner\'s manual.

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#Rittenhouse by STEVE on 2013-10-30 16:58

where can i find a schematic for a rittenhouse rm-20/22 intercom am fm radio

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#Rittenhouse by DAVE ROSS on 2007-05-18 16:21

EVERYTHING WORKS FIND..JUST WANT TO UPDATE OLD UNIT

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#Rittenhouse by Earl Miller on 2012-10-11 01:23

Is there a new updated unit (with new bells & whistles) that can use the existing wiring and wall recesses of the old units. If so, where can I get them and what would be a ballpark pricing? Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Franklin D Bamsey on 2011-08-22 12:52

Push the outside button and the bell does not work. It has been in the house since it was build in 1988. Any suggestions?

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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 Larry M Biviano on 2008-11-21 02:47

have hooked up several ways appear to only chime once as if wired for back door.clock woriks fine, does ot chime on all tones

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#Rittenhouse by Snidal on 2015-08-12 07:20

Please provide an update on the status of the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime unit. It is still not functioning, and we need attention on this matter soon. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Terri McDougall on 2012-04-06 14:55

Our house was built in 1978 and we purchased it in 1997. It had the Rittenhouse monitor system in place with the main unit in the kitchen and smaller units scattered thought the house and in an attached apartment. The unit has never worked since we have been here and I was wondering if it is repaira…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Ray G. Brubaker on 2017-09-11 14:32

I have a model Rittenhouse # E780DC door bell push button. The center plastic button is broken. I need a replacement . I can use the whole assemblyPlease email me as to where I can buy it. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Warren Williams on 2020-04-18 04:45

4 Chime Doorbell With Clock .I Need Instriution Manual and wiring DiagramArtolier Lighting & Sound Div. Emerson Electric Co. Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Model C8633

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#Rittenhouse by Debbie Solovey on 2014-10-25 01:56

Hello, I am living in the house I grew up in and all of a sudden I noticed thatthe front doorbell was not working. The side doorbell hasn\'t worked for a long time. I have done some research so I will give you the information I have.Nutone Chime Signal, made in USA 1952, Model K 26 902 or 002It is a…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Burnham on 2021-03-28 21:10

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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#Rittenhouse by martin stacy on 2015-11-30 23:17

Hi, I just moved into house with Artolier Musician M7011 by Rittenhouse which doesn\'t work. I know you don\'t know why it doesn\'t work but any ballpark guesses at repair cost if I ship it to you? My zip is 516539 thx

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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 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 GUY DALFINO on 2013-01-24 17:30

I THINK I NEED A TRANSFORMER CLOCK WLL NOT RUN TX IN ADVANCE gUY

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#Rittenhouse by Roy Snelgrove on 2011-02-24 02:47

The door chime is not working properly in that some of the hammers are not striking properly. sometimes they reach the tubes and sometimes not. They are all active but not as strong as they should be .I have turned down the adjuster and none strike and when turned up, it is as I have described . The…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by paul suter on 2007-02-12 03:05

I have a old intercom in an apartment building that has door locks, buzzer, and voice. the call and voice speaker does not work. all the other apartments are working good. Is there a replacement for the apartment units. or a upgrade?

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#Rittenhouse by paul najarian on 2011-08-11 21:58

We\'ve got an old aprox. 30years old unit. signal fades in and out. Best to try and repair or do you sell new/updated maybe with cd or mp3 imputs? Also need a external outdoor speaker/intercom box. Has the 5 plug cupling. thanks,Paul

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#Rittenhouse by Charles Cheshire on 2018-07-13 22:04

Cannot reset time seems stripped.Only two of the chimes work.Where are you physically located.ROUGH repair cost.

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Gilbert on 2014-03-13 02:02

Looking to replace the outside door bell speaker Mod. No.M9305

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#Rittenhouse by Ellen on 2011-12-23 17:22

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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#Rittenhouse by roger crosby on 2009-06-22 18:11

I have renovated my house. I have a Model RC577 chime that is not working. I seem to have all the parts, 4 chimes, motor, etc.Please help me figure out how to repair.thank you

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#Rittenhouse by craig cipriani on 2011-11-03 15:22

I hav a door chime and clock rittenhouse model 631 and 632 i need a wiring diagram for. any help i can get is appriciated thank you

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#Rittenhouse by Kathy Grant on 2018-09-24 16:43

I recently purchased an older home that has a Model # RC-475 - 16 volt door chime that works fine, but lacks the cover. Is it possible to purchase just a cover from you or is something like this no longer available. Amazon has one but the mfg. dimensions wouldn't fit. As close as I can measure …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by dave walters on 2008-10-24 14:59

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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#Rittenhouse by Scott Poulos on 2009-05-23 13:59

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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#Rittenhouse by Tracy BROWNING on 2017-01-13 09:02

I have an old Rittenhouse door chime that is missing it's tubular bells. Home built in 1932. Chime cover has two decorative brass musical notes and a few horizontal brass what look like pinstripes. After researching, I believe it's 30's vintage and original to the home. I would love i…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Przybylski on 2018-11-28 01:06

I have a Rittenhouse door bell model c8355 and the transformer (that is what I think it is) has failed & does nothing but hum. Can I get a new transformer? or can I buy a replacement at the local home depot or Lowes?

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#Rittenhouse by Howard Hendricks on 2009-07-12 04:29

I have a Rittenhouse Chine door bell with four long poles. The model number is c8578-1, The unit will not work, I noticed two bad diodes, and removed them I am having problems locating the right ones. Is this something you can fix?

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#Rittenhouse by Howard Robertson on 2012-11-19 01:59

intercom system does not work.would like to have it repaired.

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#Rittenhouse by Shigong Yang on 2008-08-27 03:12

The system is old and has not worked when I bought this house. Wish can fine some one to fixe and test it.

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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 Christopher Cruz on 2011-03-09 13:15

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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#Rittenhouse by joe Delle Dinne on 2011-12-20 00:25

I would like to know if spare components are still available? eg transistors and LM283T 5 pin audio amp or regulator? Or is there a replacement UNIT and what is the cost for a compatible unit.

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#Rittenhouse by Joseph LaBarbera on 2012-06-11 14:33

Would like to know if there is a replacement for this unit or where I can find a replacement knob for the Talk Listen stalk.

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#Rittenhouse by Donald Brown on 2017-07-07 23:15

I need to have a bulb replacement performed on a 1980ties vintage bronze doorbell. The spring works fine but light nolonger stays on.Regards, Don

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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 Hans Otto Mertens on 2008-01-01 23:36

The main unit needs repair!H.O.Mertens

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#Rittenhouse by Krzysztof Charzynski on 2014-11-26 05:14

rittenhouse model 410 not working need repair

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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:

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