electric shock

[foghorn]

is it possible to get an electric shock from a phone point and if so what could cause this

 

[markc123]

are we talking actual landline ? or a mobile phone charger ?

 

[foghorn]

landline

 

[Bobster]

In a word. Yes

 

[foghorn]

what could cause this and is down to gpo

 

[telectrix]

mainly when it rings. that's 120V A.C. gives a jolt but not sufficient current to be fatal.

 

[foghorn]

i know there is 50 volts accross the two wires but u should not receive a shock from the box as they are plastic enclosure

 

[Stuuk1]

Telecoms runs at 50v DC.

It's nothing to worry about but care should always be taken.

 

[Stuuk1]

mainly when it rings. that's 120V A.C. gives a jolt but not sufficient current to be fatal.

120v A/C?!

 

[telectrix]

not from the box. you need to put the 2 wires on your tongue.

 

[foghorn]

so how would one get a shock from the box

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lol that would work on the toungue

 

[markc123]

Your sweaty hands might give you a small tinkle

 

[Brightspark2]

Ignore this

 

[markc123]

Was there a thunderstorm going on at the time?

Or am i going abit to far...

 

[foghorn]

mmmm had a call from landlord saying tennant getting shock from phone point