Re: Why is a phone circuit plugged into 115 Volts


"Rick" <notta@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Jamie" <jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1lpa_@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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searoom wrote:

I just bought a house in Vallejo, California and found a telephone
wire in one room leading to a plug that is plugged into a 115 Volt
outlet... Anyone know why?

Thanks.

to run an old princes phone which had a light on it?

I'd say you are correct....


The "plug" being a small transformer with screw terminals that was used for the purpose
you state.


.

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