Re: Phone wire central connection

["Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx>]

Robert,

"neater and easier", That is one of the key points I had in mind with
my approach.  I'll take a closer look at those combination blocks.

"field wiring is terminated on the punch downs.  Short cables with
plugs on each
> end are used to connect the various runs to desired services.
>"  Why not just plug the internal lines directly into the combination block?

Thanks again for the ideas.

Dennois





Robert L Bass wrote:
> > My plan, up to this point, was to install RJ11, OR RJ45
> > distribution blocks in my main wiring box, and simply
> > plug each phone/network wire into a distribution jack.
> > Is there something wrong with this approach?...
>
> It's not something wrong per se, but you may find it's neater and easier to
> support, not to mention a bit cheaper to use a punch block.  Many folks use a
> combination block to facilitate cable swapping and diagnostic work.  The block
> has punch pins on top and a row of RJ11 or RJ45 connectors on the side.  All
> field wiring is terminated on the punch downs.  Short cables with plugs on each
> end are used to connect the various runs to desired services.
>
> Here's an example of such a device from OnQ:
> http://www.onqlegrand.com/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/pid/940
>
> This one is from Leviton:
> http://www.leviton-lin.com/catalog/BuildPage.aspx?BuildPageID=584
>
> There are many makes and models available from numerous local and online sources
> (including yours truly:)).
>
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> Robert L Bass
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