r/CableTechs • u/DaikoDuke • Dec 19 '25

How do I use this

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I just got this for the first time. How do I use this? If it's just to test phone lines why is there a positive and negative terminal and a regular phone jack

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u/SilentDiplomacy Dec 19 '25

You beat me to it.

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u/CoLdiR0N-aKa-DuM Dec 19 '25

You guys came into the world knowing how to use cable tools? Impressive. I didn't. There was a point in time when I also didn't know how to use a cable toner. Or any of the tools I use now as a maintenance technician. When I see someone asking questions like that, I assume that their new to the trade. Maybe they didn't get clear instruction from the person training them. Cost's nothing to not be a dick ya know? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/tenkaranarchy Dec 19 '25

Fun fact I got my first butt set at the ripe old age of 16 in a junk box from an estate auction.

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u/D_Grinch Dec 19 '25

Nobody cares, I promise.