Just a curious Q...
Driving down Rte 60 I noticed a few places that the phone lines were perpendicular and intersecting the power lines. With my "worst case scenario" mentality, I pondered what would happen if the 4160V line came down onto the phone line, and what dangers to the public would be possible...
What is the voltage rating of outdoor phone cable? (They're currently converting to fiber optic, but I'm pretty sure the older ones are still copper)
Assuming the phone cable doesn't have the dielectric strength to hold back 4160V, would the grounded phonelines have enough "continuity" to open an OCPD?
Just where would this energy go if unprotected?
Good argument for cordless phones if my suspiscions are true!
