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In article <4pkdl4$fi6@newsflash.concordia.ca>,
Peter Grogono <grogono@cs.concordia.ca> wrote:
>
>Bell's rates are indeed ridiculous.  Whether you should try to do it
>yourself depends on what you want to do.  Going through walls, for
>example, is tricky if you don't have the extra long drill bits that
>Bell engineers carry.  If you don't have to go through walls, and you
>can use a screwdriver, telephone wiring is straightforward.  You can
>get a guide that explains the colour coding, connections, etc, from
>a Bell outlet.  You can buy the parts in various places, but I have
>found that Canadian Tire in Alexis Nihon Plaza has one of the best
>selections.  Plan what you want, make measurements, and buy what you
>need -- usually jacks, wire, and insulated electrical staples to hold
>the wire in place.  When you open an existing jack, make a note of
>how it's wired.  It may save time to make temporary connections and
>try it out before putting everything in place.  If you have only one
>phone line, arrange with a friend to call you from time to time to
>provide a test.

What happens when somebody makes a wiring mistake?  Does anything blow?