DMCman DSL But No POTs
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03-28-13, 03:22 PM
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DMCman DSL But No POTs
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I just had this same problem. I disconnected the wire going into the house and plugged a phone in where the phone company line comes in and it still does not work. So should the voltage between the two wires read 50 volts DC?
I just had this same problem. I disconnected the wire going into the house and plugged a phone in where the phone company line comes in and it still does not work. So should the voltage between the two wires read 50 volts DC?
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03-29-13, 12:52 AM
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Yes......"on hook" voltage is +/- 48 vdc. "Off hook" voltage will vary but +/- 5 vdc
You may find the "on hook" voltage there and when you go off hook...... there is no dial tone if the number has been deactivated. (IE: due to non payment of services)
You may find the "on hook" voltage there and when you go off hook...... there is no dial tone if the number has been deactivated. (IE: due to non payment of services)
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03-29-13, 05:32 AM
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I read 27 volts DC at the red and green lines comming from the street wire. My phones sometimes get a dial tone but mostly get a recording of "hang up and try again". A call to my number always has a busy signal.
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03-29-13, 08:21 AM
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Yep. The entire point of the NID or Demarcation point is to provide a place to diagnose customer premises wiring from utility wiring. As it fails at the utility wiring, then tell them that you tested at the NID and it's not working there.
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03-29-13, 12:37 PM
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Just to double check.......when you checked the wiring coming from the street...... the house wiring was disconnected..... correct ?
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03-29-13, 12:51 PM
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No good......ALL premise wiring must be disconnected. You could have a short to ground on one wire in the house wiring.
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03-29-13, 02:26 PM
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I checked it again with both house lines disconected and still reads -27 volts. So have to call Verizon to set up a repair. There are only two wires used for all my phones (including the DSL).
