Originally Posted By: IzzyJG99
Originally Posted By: Susan
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Down "powerlines" (really phone lines)...


I stay far from all downed lines, but is there a simple way to tell the difference between a power line and a phone line? From a distance?

Sue



Phone lines are independent of electric utility in most areas, so they're harmless. You can get shocked by them but it's more of "I touched my tongue to a 9 volt battery" feeling.


I don't know Izzy. I work for a cable company and our techs are not allowed to use metal ladders because of the threat of electricity. There may be more at play but I'd never take the chance. I recall hearing somethin about older phones drawing their poer directly from the phone lines?
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