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Nickbat

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BT master socket relocation
« on: 13 February 2013, 16:06:46 »
I'm having some redecoration in my house and the BT master socket is not in an ideal location. It looks a straightforward to move it, BUT I've always thought it is not permitted. However, reading this thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=3043196

...has confused me. One poster stated that the rules on a DIY move were relaxed a few years ago and you can move it. There are only two wires (blue, white/blue), so I don't think it would be difficult, but I don't really want to flout the rules.  ;)
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2013, 16:23:46 »
I moved mine recently - just re-punched the connections using a punch tool, it took all of 2 mins
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #2 on: 13 February 2013, 17:29:29 »
Just do it....easy enough job....then deny all knowledge... :-X ;)
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #3 on: 13 February 2013, 17:41:09 »
You are right Nick, strictly speaking to conform with the Telecommunications Act you may not move the main socket on the line that first enters your property.  But you can install extensions providing they are first connected to the main inlet box via a plug.

I have wired up many telephone extensions, but have always obeyed the rules.  Yes, obviously, you could do your own thing but then if anything goes wrong with the main telephone line in from BT, and one of their engineers has to visit, they will discover your "breach" and may charge you considerably for all labour / materials to rectify the problem.

This is a useful link if you need it for reference:

http://www.wppltd.demon.co.uk/WPP/Wiring/UK_telephone/uk_telephone.html

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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #4 on: 13 February 2013, 17:48:35 »
Lizzie....with due respect....when i was a lad our battery radio said (always use ever  ready batteries )...never did and it always worked perfectly.......ha.ha....just think all this health and safety and rules and regs have been taken too far these days..... :-* ;)
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #5 on: 13 February 2013, 17:54:38 »
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 13 February 2013, 17:48:35
Lizzie....with due respect....when i was a lad our battery radio said (always use ever  ready batteries )...never did and it always worked perfectly.......ha.ha....just think all this health and safety and rules and regs have been taken too far these days..... :-* ;)

No, strictly speaking it is BT protecting their network and trying hard not to have untrained individuals causing faults. There is no connection to H & S, but purely the integrity of their system.

It is also the small matter that it is regulated by law, which dates back to those dark days when you could only get a phone and have it installed by the General Post Office, after being on a waiting list for months!
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #6 on: 13 February 2013, 17:57:57 »
Ha.ha.ha.Lizzy,,,,at my age rules and regulations go right out of the window...however i know what you are saying is true.....good for a laugh though dont you think.. :D
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« Reply #7 on: 13 February 2013, 17:58:53 »
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 13 February 2013, 17:57:57
Ha.ha.ha.Lizzy,,,,at my age rules and regulations go right out of the window...however i know what you are saying is true.....good for a laugh though dont you think.. :D

Yep!! ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #8 on: 13 February 2013, 18:00:51 »
moved the master socket more times than i care to mention, but then i am such a naughty boy ,naughty and wifey does spank me and i deserve it becuase i can be so naughty, spank me spank me!!!

go on move it you know you want to just dont tell anyone :-X ::)

if you do get found out blame Lizzie she sent you the wiring diagram ;) :y
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #9 on: 13 February 2013, 18:04:36 »
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 13 February 2013, 18:00:51
moved the master socket more times than i care to mention, but then i am such a naughty boy ,naughty and wifey does spank me and i deserve it becuase i can be so naughty, spank me spank me!!!

go on move it you know you want to just dont tell anyone :-X ::)

if you do get found out blame Lizzie she sent you the wiring diagram ;) :y

 ;D ;D ;D

Still want mine moving but told i was not allowed  >:(
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #10 on: 13 February 2013, 18:04:58 »
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 13 February 2013, 18:00:51
moved the master socket more times than i care to mention, but then i am such a naughty boy ,naughty and wifey does spank me and i deserve it becuase i can be so naughty, spank me spank me!!!

go on move it you know you want to just dont tell anyone :-X ::)

if you do get found out blame Lizzie she sent you the wiring diagram ;) :y

Ah yes, but I am not silly as it was with a warning of not connecting cable direct to the main socket, but via a plug.  So I accept no responsibility whatsoever! :P :P ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #11 on: 13 February 2013, 18:07:22 »
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 13 February 2013, 18:00:51
moved the master socket more times than i care to mention, but then i am such a naughty boy ,naughty and wifey does spank me and i deserve it becuase i can be so naughty, spank me spank me!!!

go on move it you know you want to just dont tell anyone :-X ::)

if you do get found out blame Lizzie she sent you the wiring diagram ;) :y


i need to relocate my master socket..i won't blame lizlzie...i will blame you lol :y
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #12 on: 13 February 2013, 18:11:55 »
wifey blames for everything anyway thats why i get a good spanking ;) ;) ;D ;D
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #13 on: 13 February 2013, 18:17:58 »
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 13 February 2013, 18:11:55
wifey blames for everything anyway thats why i get a good spanking ;) ;) ;D ;D

i dont know why you are complaining ...as i guess you enjoy every minute of it...... :y
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Re: BT master socket relocation
« Reply #14 on: 13 February 2013, 18:21:55 »
Quote from: the alarming man on 13 February 2013, 18:17:58
Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 13 February 2013, 18:11:55
wifey blames for everything anyway thats why i get a good spanking ;) ;) ;D ;D

i dont know why you are complaining ...as i guess you enjoy every minute of it...... :y

It always amazes me what dark secrets come out on threads like this on phone connections!! :o :o :o :o

I love the OOF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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