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Re: Connecting VoIP Device to Home Wiring

William Warren (william_warren_nonoise@comcast.net)
Wed, 08 Dec 2004 15:14:53 GMT

On 7 Dec 2004 11:24:11 -0800, Ringo Langly <rlangly@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,

> I'm a subscriber of Packet8, and on their VoIP box it says not to
> connect it to the home wiring in my home. I'm assuming they get folks
> who connect it without unplugging the Ma Bell line and this blows the
> box. If I disconnect the outside lines (no voltage on phonelines) is
> there any reason not to connect the VoIP box to make all my phones
> hot? I only have three phones throughout the house, and I've been
> told such a box like this should put out enough voltage to carry such
> a load. Just curious -- Thanks,

> Ringo

> [TELECOM Digest Editor's Note: As long as you *disconnect everything*
> pertaining to Bell first, you should be okay. PAT]

Ringo,

Make sure you _really_ disconnect EVERYTHING: there may be old
transformers on the wires from a Princess phone.

You'll also need to check if your burglar alarm and/or utility meter is
hooked to the line: they'll need to be reprogrammed if your dialing
pattern is different.

And _please_ take the time to update the E911 records. The life you save
may be your own!

FWIW.

William

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