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I am looking for a wiring diagram for a Rittenhouse, Spartan Electric, Fayettevile NC C8845 unit which is 30 to 35 years old. It seems to be either able to use two D cells or 16V transformer but I am got sure how to wire it up. Any ideas? Thanks.

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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: ...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 a new cover puchased?Thank you,Miriam

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#Rittenhouse by Jo Ann Redmond on 2011-10-18 23:20

Good Evening,We have a Rittenhouse Intercom System (solid state Am/FM Radio Intercome) it has got to be at least 30 years old. We are looking to replace the outside speaker box (Nu-tone). Please let us know if this item is still available. We would give you more info on the system, but cannot find s…Purchase or Repair: ...Good Evening,We have a Rittenhouse Intercom System (solid state Am/FM Radio Intercome) it has got to be at least 30 years old. We are looking to replace the outside speaker box (Nu-tone). Please let us know if this item is still available. We would give you more info on the system, but cannot find serial number.Thank you in advance for your help with this problem.Jo Ann

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#Rittenhouse by Doug on 2011-10-01 20:21

I currently have this unit for sale on ebay. the wiring is simply two wires from the 16v transformer to the appropriate screw terminals on the printed circuit board and then the \"switch leg\" from each door bell button at the doors you are using attached to the corresponding terminal screw as label…Purchase or Repair: ...I currently have this unit for sale on ebay. the wiring is simply two wires from the 16v transformer to the appropriate screw terminals on the printed circuit board and then the \"switch leg\" from each door bell button at the doors you are using attached to the corresponding terminal screw as labeled on the circuit board.

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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 Candy Cicoria on 2011-07-14 01:45

I recently moved into a house that has the Rittenhouse All Transistor RCM-1 system in every room. It\'s obvious this system has not worked in a few years, but I want to repair it and keep it with the time of the home. A newer system would take away from it\'s appeal. Is there anyone in the Tulsa, OK…Purchase or Repair: ...I recently moved into a house that has the Rittenhouse All Transistor RCM-1 system in every room. It\'s obvious this system has not worked in a few years, but I want to repair it and keep it with the time of the home. A newer system would take away from it\'s appeal. Is there anyone in the Tulsa, OK area that could help me?Thank you,Candy Cicoria

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#Rittenhouse by Martin on 2009-02-08 05:30

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: ...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 tinkered to no avail.

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#Rittenhouse by Mary Anne Fuscaldo on 2009-12-25 23:04

I moved this door chime/clock when it was working from one home to another. The electrician that hooked it up did not do it correctly and I have no schematic for how it should be wired. I know it needs three wires but not sure on which of the 7 screws they get wired to. They do not indicate Com or T…Purchase or Repair: ...I moved this door chime/clock when it was working from one home to another. The electrician that hooked it up did not do it correctly and I have no schematic for how it should be wired. I know it needs three wires but not sure on which of the 7 screws they get wired to. They do not indicate Com or Trans just numbered 1-7. Your help is much appreciated.Regards,Mary Anne

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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: ...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 above address. if so wat is the cost. I will pay by Visa and send my # before delivery.

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#Rittenhouse by Mickey Loveria on 2007-08-30 14:53

Existing model was put in my home maybe late 60\'s, with ivory base unit and 4 ivory receivers plus brass door unit intercom. The radio reception is irregular, fades in and out and there is much static. Sometimes have to jiggle knobs on base unit to tune radio! Any suggestions on where to go for upg…Purchase or Repair: ...Existing model was put in my home maybe late 60\'s, with ivory base unit and 4 ivory receivers plus brass door unit intercom. The radio reception is irregular, fades in and out and there is much static. Sometimes have to jiggle knobs on base unit to tune radio! Any suggestions on where to go for upgrade/ replacement and cost range? Thanks much.Mickey

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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 Brent Stoll on 2014-01-07 03:22

Label states Emerson Model S7671Rittenhouse DivisionArtolier lighting & soundEmerson Electric CoHoneoye Falls, New York 14472Second Label statesFire Alarm DeviceSingle and/or Multiple stationHome built in early 70\'s and have not found any information per this model and/ or type of device. If you ha…Purchase or Repair: ...Label states Emerson Model S7671Rittenhouse DivisionArtolier lighting & soundEmerson Electric CoHoneoye Falls, New York 14472Second Label statesFire Alarm DeviceSingle and/or Multiple stationHome built in early 70\'s and have not found any information per this model and/ or type of device. If you have info please respond.

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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: ...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 strike eratically

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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: ...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 you help. Jeff.

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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 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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#Rittenhouse by TR on 2007-10-27 18:13

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: ...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 played music would be OK with me.

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