So, I basically know nothing on this matter and I figured I'm come here for help because I'm sure every single person here is more knowledgeable on the subject.
My wall mounted phone jack got cracked, shattered really, and I'm unable to use it in its present state to connect my router. So I decided to nigger rig it the only way I'm capable of, scotch tape. I don't want to put it back in its casing and screw it back into the wall before asking someone about this. Is this a good idea for a temporary fix, or am I running the risk of burning my house down.
I'm pretty sure scotch tape isn't a high conduit for electricity, but you never know.
>>987274
You'll be fine...get as replacement jack when your able...
>>987274
LOL. adsl.
go to electrical shop
buy gel crimps tell them it is for phone line. cut back twisted wires. push ends of wires into gel crimps. squeeze shit with pliers. all done.
>>987274
don't worry, it's what you would call a low voltage installation. no harm in that. If it were a power socket on the other hand it could cause a fire hazard.
Danish electrician here
>>987284
Why wouldn't he just buy a new phone jack if he went to the store? Scotchlocks are unnecessary and would reduce the wire he has available to work with.
why is tape involved at all? just expose the wires in your cord and put them where they go.
>>987285
At ring a phone line can produce up to 70v in the us so yes you can get shocked but just go to home depot and buy a new jack but put it back excactly the way it was without touching or shorting anything bare out
>>987411
It's amazingly low amperage. You might get half a watt.
