Recent content by joegib

I'll have a look at that that model. Thanks very much for all your help. Joe

I used decent quality punchdown tool at the socket and junction box so didn't have any trouble with the IDC connections. For the cable run I used 4mm cable clips though I find it hard to do a neat job with these, especially in corners. There always seem to be slight kinks and curves in new cable...

Yup: 1. Mainly Orange with White bands 2. Mainly White with Orange bands 3. Mainly Blue with White Bands 4. Mainly White with Blue bands Joe

I'm sure you're right but the problem was that the existing cable between junction box and the NTE5 socket had been damaged. The services to my flat were were refurbished back in March. This included installation of a renewed drop cable and a new IDC junction box. The existing run of cable to...

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, your suggestion can't be applied in my situation. There's only about a foot length of drop cable between its entry point by my front door and its connection to the IDC junction box. The IDC box is is located on the narrow frame between the top of the door...

Hi, I won't bore you with a long backstory but for various reasons I need to replace the telephone cable between my NTE5 socket and the IDC-type junction box connected to the drop cable where it enters my flat. Basically, therefore, I need to obtain a length (say 10 metres) of decent quality...