The amount of current that can be drawn from the phone line is very small. In addition, the electronics at the phone company monitor the current consumption to determine the status of a line. You might soon find yourself without phone service if you draw too much current from the line for any length of time...
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The amount of current that can be drawn from the phone line is very small. In addition, the electronics at the phone company monitor the current consumption to determine the status of a line. You might soon find yourself without phone service if you draw too much current from the line for any length of time...