Are there any Telephone Line Technicians out there?
justin h asked:
I’m building a small electric vehicle and it needs power. The way I figure it all phone lines should have a battery backup system in case of a power outage. And if so they would most likely be 12V gel cell type. The kind I need. Which also means they would most likely replace them on a regular bases.
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I’m building a small electric vehicle and it needs power. The way I figure it all phone lines should have a battery backup system in case of a power outage. And if so they would most likely be 12V gel cell type. The kind I need. Which also means they would most likely replace them on a regular bases.
Since I’m trying to build this EV with as much recycled material as possible I’d like to get my hands on some of them batteries.
So if you are a Line Technician or know how I could contact one please leave your information in the form of an Answer. Phone number would be great.
If you have access to a database or something find people in ZIP 46371
Thanks a ton if anyone reads this!!!!!!!!
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March 9th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Telephone central offices contain switching and transmission equipment, which are powered by -48 Volts DC. The -ve polarity accommodates corrosion at sacrificial anodes in the CO basement. The batteries in these buildings are 48 volt and are usually large wet cells.
Likewise, most radio systems are 24 volts.
Used car batteries (ie 12 volt) might be your best option, if you can contain them in a spill-proof case.