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    Default telephone outlet transformer

    Is it common to have a pigtail plug-in (outlet) transformer connected to the telephone wires? I have a PCI Transformer Model 0501 0569. On the inside it reads LINE 685-9646 LOAD. I unplugged it and nothing happened. The phone and all electrical still works. Is it necessary?

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    Default Re: telephone outlet transformer

    It might be from when phones had lighted keypads. Is it connected to the yellow and black phone line?

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    Default Re: telephone outlet transformer

    The transformer was required for the lighted dial Trimline phone introduced in the 60's.


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    We built the house in 1991...I will try to take a picture in the near future to show the connection. Thanks for your response.


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    Default Re: telephone outlet transformer

    Quote Originally Posted by S. Centel View Post
    We built the house in 1991...I will try to take a picture in the near future to show the connection. Thanks for your response.
    Sounds like a power line transceiver.
    phone line capable alarm,
    ( early but possible more prevalent mid 90s.) ethenet power

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