BT Master Socket

aardvaak

What would happen if I had two BT Master Sockets on the same line?


I have to replace a socket and only have a master socket.


Would the line still work?

Neil_Jones

You can't have two "Masters" as such, there has to be a cut off point where BT's responsibilities end and the homeowner's start. That is the master socket where the line comes in from the telegraph pole or underground or wherever.

Do not tamper with the master socket (or at least do not do anything with regards to the top half of the box) because if you make it worse and BT have to come out it will be chargeable.

You can get the extension ports that you wire into the back of the master socket, which may be easier if you need a new socket.

Rummer65

Ive seen thi before with no problems just cut the capictor out of the 2nd master socket if you do get problems

neilmcl

For the avoidance of doubt , you can have as many sockets as you like but only one will be the master socket, ie, the one where the BT line enters your premises.

[Deleted User]

Don't do it, you'll break the internet.

onomatopoeia99

aardvaak wrote: »

I have to replace a socket and only have a master socket.

Go buy an extension socket, they cost a trivial amount.

JJ_Egan

aardvaak wrote: »

What would happen if I had two BT Master Sockets on the same line?


I have to replace a socket and only have a master socket.


There are more than one versions of the master socket .