A question I should know

[Kenny C]

I bought an all matching dates 12-65 green WE desk set and It will not ring. It does not have a frequency ringer on it it has a regular ringer. It will dial out and I can talk on it but it will not ring. I have it wired just like all of my others but it still won't ring. I can not put any pics on here because our computer does not have a slot for it.
          I know it is a rookie question but I am still a rookie. Any tips will be much appreciated

[Phonesrfun]

The most common cause of that is where the black ringer wire is connected.  If it is connected to the G terminal on the network, move it to L1.  99% of the time this will solve the problem.

[Kenny C]

should I put both slate and black together

[paul-f]

Use this diagram for reference to check your wiring:
  http://www.telephonecollectors.org/library/weco/500cd.pdf

and move the black lead from G to L1 as Bill suggested.

[Phonesrfun]

Use the diagram that Paul suggests, with the exception of the black wire.  Therefore the ringer should be connected as follows:


Red=L2
Black= L1 (The diagram shows it going to G, but trust me.... hook it to L1)
Slate=K
Slate/Red=A

Do not do as the diagram suggests with the Black wire.  It has black going to G.  Black should go to L1.  Basically, if you are using a modular plug and line cord, this change needs to be made.  If you are not using a modular line cord, then you can leave it as the diagram dictates, but then the yellow line cord wire needs to be connected to the green line cord wire.  It is easiest just to put the black to L1 on the network.

[Dan]

here's a great picture to help:

http://www.porticus.org/bell/images/500ringerrewiring.jpg

[Kenny C]

i got it fixed YAY i love it here

[paul-f]

Way to go!  Congratulations!