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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 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 Eric Schneider on 2012-02-04 21:58
Do you know where I can find the outdoor part you push to ring for this Emerson Model C8203? Thanks for your time.Eric Schneider

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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 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 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 Marie Gunderman on 2007-11-26 01:41
We purchased our present home in 1998. It was custom built in 1983 with many upgrades that were available at that time. Unfortunately since we have lived here the system does not work. The main unit is 17\' wide and 9\" tall. There are 12 units scattered throughout the house. They each measure 7.5\"…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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 DARLENE on 2009-02-09 03:51
it will not turn off a red light stays on. do i need to replace or repair it.

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#Rittenhouse by MARK WILSON on 2011-01-12 14:35
This is a Mechanical doorbell with Electronic Control Board. I need Someone to give me an estimate for repair or tell me where I can get parts for this device. Thanks, Mark Wilson

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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 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 jason surrette on 2008-05-21 22:34
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 Andrew Lazazzera on 2018-02-05 18:04
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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#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 Paul E. Nelson on 2009-01-19 18:06
Our house came with this intercom system. Very Old I suspect. Is there anyone who could furnish me with a copy of the ownual\'s manual-instructions? Paul

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#Rittenhouse by Janice Lopez on 2009-08-12 02:45
I AM LOOKING FOR A DOOR CHIME FOR MY BUSINESS THAT WHEN SOMEONE ENTERS THE FRONT DOOR THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO HEAR THE CHIME IN OTHER AREAS OF MY BUILDING AS WELL. I NEED SOMETHING THAT WILL HAVE A LOUD CHIME BECAUSE MY BUILDING HAS MACHINERY RUNNING ALL THE TIME. CAN YOU SEND ME SOME INFORMATION. TH…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 TONY HOVANEC on 2011-08-09 16:09
HAD LIGHTNING STRIKE AND WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE IF YOU HAVE A RETRO UNIT TO REPLACE IT THANK YOU

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#Rittenhouse by Tom Gleason on 2011-03-31 01:27
Looking for a sequencer box for a model 552 doorbell chime. I know they are rare. Does somebody make a retro fit or do you have a good used one. If none of the above then how about schemetics and I will get one made. Thanks-Tom

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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by v on 2007-06-19 19:52
my dilemma also. have you found a suitable replacement? thanks.

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#Rittenhouse by Paul on 2016-09-11 18:49
Are you able to repair it?

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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jens on 2007-09-29 19:23
Hi We stock this lamp in Sweden Price is 2 $ each + shipping (mail)JENSwww.JENSIgame.comJens@jensigame.com

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#Rittenhouse by Dale Adams on 2018-05-15 14:40
I need my rcm 4 repaired or replaced

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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 Chuck Duncan on 2013-03-20 00:35
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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#Rittenhouse by Jamie Wingler on 2009-08-30 05:41
I have an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system as well. Can I fix it or do I have to buy new?

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#Rittenhouse by carolyn berkey on 2011-08-04 23:15
our unit has power and the light comes on but nothing works. The electrician says it is not the transformer.

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#Rittenhouse by GARY KASPRZYK on 2007-12-26 16:12
I HAVE A RITTENHOUSE INTERCOM AM/FM SYSTEM , MODEL # 9042 AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT SIZE[POWER REQUIREMENT] TRANSFORMER [ 4 WIRE] I NEED. I DO NOT HAVE THE OLD ONE. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS

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#Rittenhouse by Harry Yagi on 2017-05-11 12:40
Due to the worn-weakened spring on the hitting bar which do not pop out from the solenoid hole. Do you sell the spring or the entire solenoid with the hitting bar?

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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 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 Kathie Hiers on 2009-03-11 03:19
I bought a house built in 1950 with an old Rittenhouse door chime, Model #365. I have no idea if it can be repaired. I don\'t have the front door button. The inner workings are very dirty. Do you think it\'s worth sending to you? Thanks, Kathie

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#Rittenhouse by Starla Irvin on 2022-03-20 00:17
Moved in 3 years ago the AM/FM worked but nothing else. Wondering if I could get an estimate

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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 Withgott on 2012-04-13 00:00
Having issues with my Rittenhouse RCM-4 intercom with radio - the radio feature is not working. Need repair assistance

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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 GENE LAYNE on 2016-07-28 12:11
Can you advise if a Emerson Rittenhouse RC 577 Doorbell mechanical chime will work with a 24V Transformer?I have a 16V and wanted to add a camera to this?ThanksGene 732-754-1205I cannot locate a manual im guessing this was made in the 70\'s

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#Rittenhouse by Sandra on 2015-02-13 19:13
Our old doorbell cover on our doors is broken, how and where can we find new or different( maybe clear plastic cover) for the doorbell Thank you

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#Rittenhouse by Mark on 2017-09-04 20:48
I'm looking for a replacement circuit board for a Rittenhouse model C8538. Please let me know where I can purchase one.

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#Rittenhouse by sonny sadler on 2011-11-21 16:12
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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#Rittenhouse by Bernard Zeifang on 2014-02-18 15:19
Please provide information needed to ship my unit to you for repair estimateand possible repair.I am assuming you need only the radio(master unit).Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by Wendy Morris on 2010-01-15 06:14
Our current cover is kind of an almond color. After remodeling our living room, all of the vents, outlets, etc. have been done in white. Would it be possible to purchase a white cover to replace the almond one for our door chime? What would the cost be?Please respond even if not available before I r…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by matt arendt on 2009-02-08 18:51
need troubleshooting info on rittenhouse model m7900 amp ser# 3060-0074-2091. also, price and availability of parts as i am working on an intercom system in a 8 unit condo.

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#Rittenhouse by David Peterson on 2006-03-01 03:17
The reception is pretty poor and weak on the volume. Do your know if there is an transisterized replacement receiver that will fit into the 1970\'s model. Thanks, David......

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#Rittenhouse by Ron Abrams on 2009-02-18 02:03
I\'m working on a unit which has been in the family for years.Emerson- Rittenhouse RC 633, 16 voltOne of the solenoid/hammers don\'t work. Seems that the hammer is jammed in the tube. I\'d like to replace the solenoid. How may I order another one.Ron 305 803-5441

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#Rittenhouse by IRA G NICHOLS on 2025-07-08 20:58
I have a rittenhouse model c8204 that stopped working, had been working for years. New outside doorbell installed my be the cause.Can I test the bell by shorting the two screw terminals on the rittenhouse inside unit.

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