removing excess phone sockets - who can do that?

AndyPK

Yeap you have that exactly right now!

Mister_G

Here's a Youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaKTUF4UoEI

that shows you how to use the metal tool. The plastic one works just the same

wallofbeans

Thanks all...

My only question now is, why does the new master socket have an A and B on for the extension but the old one doesn't?

Should I use them if keeping an extension going from this new master?

decbel

wallofbeans wrote: »

No - was I supposed to?

With screw terminals yes remove some insulation.

With the newer terminals which use the push in tool the terminals themselves cut off the insulation as you push the cables down.

AndyPK

wallofbeans wrote: »

My only question now is, why does the new master socket have an A and B on for the extension but the old one doesn't?

Because its a modern one, designed for broadband.

The router should be plugged directly into the master socket smaller socket (not using the filter as previously).

If you were want the router elsewhere, you would use the LOWER AB terminals to connect to the router ONLY

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wallofbeans wrote: »

Haha! Phew. Okay, so they don't mention the A & B in that way in these instructions because I shouldn't be touching them..?

Legally no, you shouldn't touch them as it's OR's responsibility but you've already removed the old box so don't worry about that (hence my wink earlier)

Look at he youtube video given earlier, it's around about this time mark: https://youtu.be/DaKTUF4UoEI?t=103

Leaves the insulation on and use the plastic tool to push the wires down in to A & B, this will cut through the insulation and connect with the copper. Snip off the ends one at a time so you don't short across the two. Job should be done.

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AndyPK wrote: »

Because its a modern one, designed for broadband.

The router should be plugged directly into the master socket smaller socket (not using the filter as previously).

If you were want the router elsewhere, you would use the LOWER AB terminals to connect to the router ONLY

Damn, now you've got me wondering if I'm wrong.

No, I'm right, this is a better video as it shows the connection from the drop wire (the OR end that enters the property) in to the back of the box to the A & B terminals. It also shows how to wire an extension to to the 2 & 5 pins which is what they're for.

https://youtu.be/5UxkSUaMVM8?t=533

AndyPK

The new ones have 2 sets of AB terminals.

wallofbeans

I'm still a little confused. So the line from outside goes onto the A and B terminals that are on their own.

And does anything connect to the second set of A and B terminals that are on the faceplate bit and above number 2-5? Or do I just stick with the numbers and ignore that second A and B?

If nothing connects to those second A and B terminals - then what are they there for?

AndyPK

Yes. Use the top ab on there own with the wire Thru the wall.

And 235 for the wire out the side