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    Jun 27, 2012, 04:38 PM
    Wiring new phone to old wiring
    Old wall mount rotary phone with several wires in the wall. Want to change to new phone plug. How do I do this?
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    Jun 27, 2012, 04:42 PM
    You only need the red and green, just make sure all jacks are connected, even if no jack will be there.

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