Re: Are self-install telephone extensions easy?

NoNeedToKnow

On 9 Jan 2007, "Inquisitive" <s.witage@talk21.com> wrote:

>is it something a budding diy-er should be able to do? I'm talking about
>a proper wired extension socket rather than a plug-in extension lead.

Yes... they wouldn't be sold in DIY stores, Argos and so on otherwise

>As I would like two extensions and on the assumption that I would be
>installing them myself, should I be considering using a junction box or
>is it OK to just daisy-chain the sockets off the master one?

I'd say a definite yes...

>Also, do extensions cause a degradation of the quality of the line?

Only if you manage to add 'noise' - I'd cross that bridge if you have to
(and don't run the extension right by the side of mains extensions).

Inquisitive

Thanks for the reply.

In your response, are you saying a "definite yes" to the use of a
junction box or the daisy-chaining (I think it's to the junction box
but wanted to check)?


> >is it something a budding diy-er should be able to do? I'm talking about
> >a proper wired extension socket rather than a plug-in extension lead.
>
> Yes... they wouldn't be sold in DIY stores, Argos and so on otherwise
>
> >As I would like two extensions and on the assumption that I would be
> >installing them myself, should I be considering using a junction box or
> >is it OK to just daisy-chain the sockets off the master one?
>
> I'd say a definite yes...
>
> >Also, do extensions cause a degradation of the quality of the line?
>
> Only if you manage to add 'noise' - I'd cross that bridge if you have to
> (and don't run the extension right by the side of mains extensions).

NoNeedToKnow

On 9 Jan 2007, "Inquisitive" <> wrote:

>Thanks for the reply.
>
>In your response, are you saying a "definite yes" to the use of a
>junction box or the daisy-chaining (I think it's to the junction box
>but wanted to check)?

apologies - IME, daisy chaining works fine, but I've not done that with the
wall-mount sockets, just extension cables... A string of caller display,
DECT, fax and other kit plugged in, with ADSL router connected to the
end of an extension (some would say "use a faceplate filter"!) and I
have had no problems with internet / voice in 5 years of use.

Over 10 years at this property with extension cables of my own.