Moto VT1000 is on the way. Please help with final setup ??s

Posts: 29 · Vonage Forum Junior Joined: May 28, 2004 Posts: 29

Hello. I signed up a few days ago and had a few last minute questions before it gets here so I can use the service as quickly as possible.

I'm going to be unplugging the phone service at the box outside the house. If I'm understanding right (which I think I am) all I have to do is unplug all the wires that are connected. Is this dangerous? I know it's to prevent a shock to the Moto unit, but is it possible I could get electricuted while doing it?
After doing it, is there any chance that voltage is somehow still being carried through the phone wires? I dont want to spend the money on a voltage tester if there's no way it's neccesary.

Thanks a lot.

Posts: 10 · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 9:45 pm Post subject:

Once you disconnect from the telco interface, there should be no voltage on your house phone wiring. I had 3 pairs attached to the telco interface. When I disconnected them from Verizon's interface, I just tied all the greens together & all the reds together with wire nuts. Then I plugged the ATA into one of my phone jacks, all phones in the house have Vonage dial tone now.

Posts: 29 · Vonage Forum Junior Joined: May 28, 2004 Posts: 29

sounds very easy. and there's no chance of me getting electrocuted?

Posts: 10 · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 9:57 pm Post subject:

Use insulated tools when working around the telco interface. There will be AC voltage there (40-90?), but far less current than your electrical outlets carry.

Posts: 29 · Vonage Forum Junior Joined: May 28, 2004 Posts: 29

so some insulated plyers is all i'll need then?

Posts: 21 · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 10:02 pm Post subject:

if you dont want to get shocked by any wires... yes, insulated plyers will do