atcomsystems.ca/forum Forums General General Telephone & Systems Information Trimline Question

Back in the good ol' days, a phone in the bathroom was not an unusual request. Never had a shock hazard problem because of the low voltage.

Dave I think the 7 foot thing was Matt's way of saying he can't have too many phones on his 1A2.

Lastly Matt you can get a device that when you go off hook it controls the A leads and I'll bet you know which popular member of this board has them in supply.

bathroom phones are pretty common around here in the upscale houses

(lets just be glad their not video phones )

Re Skip's comment. SHUDDER! John C. (Not Garand)

Matt-

You can rewire a trimline phone for A lead control. According to the IT&T Telephone Instrument Maintenance Manual (Timm-2, 4-70, Price $5.00), you need to do the following:

Switchook leads:
Brown from C to G
Yellow from L2 to 3

Ringer leads:
Black from 3 to C
Black from G to C

Mounting cord:
Red from L2 to C

Capacitor:
Black from L2 to L1
(note: Capacitor connects A-L1)

This appears to be for ITT Trendline models 200, 254, 2200 & 2254. It may or may not work on your model.

If you need it I can scan the paperwork and send it out.

Or you could order the A lead control modules and eliminate all wiring.


Sam

This is why the Trimlines for use with 1A2s didn't use modular line cords. You need T/R, A, A1 and the ringer. That's 3 pairs and if you are going to use the light 4.

-Hal

I have a trimline installed by Ma Bell with my 1A2 system in 1978-1979 that has lighted push buttons and A Lead control that uses a modular cord. How can I rewire another Trimline for A-Lead control to use in the system?

Murray

Wow

Thanks all - I ran cat 5 to the phone, so I've plenty of leads.

I'll play with this tonight - but.... I have other non trimlines.... so I'll need the gizmo anyway..

Mr. Ed is all out of them.... he told me once who had 'em... but I cleaned out my inbox -anyone know who has 'em?

Thanks
Matt

PS:

As far as having a phone within 7 feet of another... just part of my style you are going to have to learn to like... or not....to each his own. JustBill was right on the money.

Shock hazard? I'd be happy to be killed by a phone. Can't think of a better way to go. Also you'll find them in most upscale hotel bathrooms.

Kinda also ruins the idea of a phone in the kitchen.

Yes, I agree - but I telecommute. Can't miss a call; not good for business; let alone if my boss calls. And I really hate doing the "crab walk" from the bathroom to the office.

Yes, I agree - but I telecommute. Can't miss a call; not good for business; let alone if my boss calls.

Wow! They couldn't pay me enough money for me to put up with that crap! Your boss wouldn't last 5 minutes.

-Hal

Lol

Nobody's making me do it.... it's not like an order or anything.... I just like to provide good customer service, even if it's "I'm busy, can I call back?" vs. an unanswered ring.