Re: BT junction box

["Matthew Miles" <m_miles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What you have there is a 'new style' BT78 (junction box).  Its exactly
the same principle as the older krone type and even uses the same
tool.  BT closed the tops to stop the wires dropping out - I know, and
thats the official line!

Basically, regs state that you can have a max of 2 connections in any
given hole - the idea is that ext. wiring is on one side and the
connection to the NTE is on the other.

Last point, the BT78 should be AFTER your NTE (master socket).  If it
is before it BT owns it so don't touch it! (Or face a heafty fine if
they find out!).

Hope this helps,

Matt

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Patrick Lidstone" <patrick@l...>
wrote:
>
> I have inherited a small white BT junction box (2" x 1") as
part of
> the existing extension wiring in my house. Removing the lid reveals
> some IDC style connectors, but unlike the usual V-shaped krone-style
> contacts used on phone sockets, these look more like the eye of a
> needle (with a small gap). If this description is too confusing, I can
> post a photo...
>
> I want to add another extension spur to the junction box, but it
> doesn't co-operate to prodding with a screwdriver. Any ideas on what
> tool, or technique, do I need to use to get another connection in
there?
> Thanks
> Patrick