Re: Installing a phone socket - help
 

is it more like 50 volts then ??????????? , mind you it is the current that does you not the voltage :disturbd:

Re: Installing a phone socket - help
 

The power for the speech circuit is 50 volts DC.
The power for the ringing (bell) circuit is 75 volts AC

Re: Installing a phone socket - help
 

and what sort of curren tare we talking about ????????? :)

Re: Installing a phone socket - help
 

its the current that can kill you. However its the potential difference that gives you the shock. The potential difference has to be high enough too.

A car battery for example can supply a lot of current but its only 12 volts so wont hurt you as your body isnt enough of a load for that low voltage.

Re: Installing a phone socket - help
 

cant remember, its been a long time but i think its about 0.5ma

im sure someone will correct me if im wrong