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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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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: 
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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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My mom and dad has an old (approx.37yrs) rittenhouse intercom system and they need a replacement bulb for the main unit. I\'ve tried searchingonline but since mom nor dad know the exact part # i\'m having no luck.Dad said it was a low wattage pilot lamp?? GE19 or R19???? Any help you can offer would…Purchase or Repair: 
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I need a Rittenhouse door bell botton part number C8000. Is this womethign you may have?
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Can you repair the solo kids on this 1950s era doorbell?It’s generally ok except that some of the parts that slide in the tubes to ring the chimes are lost. I could send it in or you could sell me the parts to fix it myself. Thanks,George Pond
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Ubit was working fine, decided to hook up old style HI-FI unit per instructions and started blowing fuses. Looks like I created a short! Can you give me an idea of cost to repair and shipping charges? Thanks, John Medina
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Years ago lightening hit house the chime stoped working the unit is in the kitchen and of coarse the door bell at the front door to push with finger ..doesnt work anymore can this be fixed ??/
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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 of the door chime for the above model that needs replacing.
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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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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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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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Sir: Please help me diagnose the problem of my C8204 door chime, andthis morning I heard a noisy sound from the unit. And please give menearest service center here in Chino hills, CalifornialThanks
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our unit has power and the light comes on but nothing works. The electrician says it is not the transformer.
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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: 
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Hi there, I'm interested in purchasing the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. Could you please provide me with information on pricing and availability? I'm looking to source one quickly. Thank you!
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Bell is connected to two doors. The front door works fine. The rear door won't ring at all. Can't tell what might be disconnected. Any ideas would be a big help. Thanks.Ken Bentham
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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: ...
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I purchased this residential unit in 1986. It is now giving a significant hum and does not produce all of its chimes.Does this give you a clue as to repairability?
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A friend of mine has a doorbell that i am hoping to repair and would like to find the wiring diagram for it if possible. The only tag I can find on it saysArtolier Lighting & Sound Div. Emerson Electric Co. Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls NY 14472 Model RC203 or RC208 Volt 10 There are three te…Purchase or Repair: 
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I am a property manager who manages a townhome with a broken Rittenhouse intercome system. The speakers on the exterior are installed in the brick so to remove them is a huge project. The main console in the kitchen is what I am looking to repair or replace. The model number is: (looks like) M7034. …Purchase or Repair: 
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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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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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I have about a 1984 model, 16.5 inches by 9 inch am/fm intercom unit........unit does not work anymore. Cannot pick up radio stations by dialing the knob......do you have a replacement unit that would fit this spot? Or is it repairable?Lausanne
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My rittenhouse chime is about 15 years old and I would like to get it repair. I would like to know who can repairs it.
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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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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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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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Emerson c8203 replacement transformer?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Bill
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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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