Telephone socket wiring diagram uk. This guide was originally created to show users how to replace and re wire the user side internal telephone cabling with category5e6 cable in an attempt to reduce interference that could hinder broadband services like xdsl. Please note you must use the correct inserter tool to push the wires in to the phone socket idc connectors. For much more detail then please watch my longer 22 minute. R1 service resistor r2 bell wire resistor c.
The wiring diagram for a master lju socket is shown here. As with all electrical work if you are not trained or experienced in such matters then the advice is to seek the expertise of a professional. Hi this video is a very quick example of how to wire up a nte5 master socket as found in the uk on bt and virgin media telephone lines. A circuit diagram of the bt openreach nte5c telephone master socket.
British telephone sockets were introduced in their current plug and socket form on 19 november 1981 by british telecom to allow subscribers to connect their own telephones. Contrary to how it might seem c1 is connected to terminals 2 3 not 1 4. An engineer provides some explanation to phone socket wiringincluding bt master socket orange and white wires and other faq. However is now updated with other tips and tricks to improve line stats further.
The standard plugs encountered are the small rj11 found on line cords at the telephone or modem end and the bt431a plug at the socket end. United kingdom internal phone systems. Many packets of plugs in the diy sheds come with a little diagram on the back which often follows the bs numbering. Telephone socket wiring this page describes how to wire and cable telephone sockets in the uk only.
The connectors are specified in british standard bs 6312. Components from left to right. Note that the pictorial view shown above only serves to indicate the two differing types of sockets and wiring connections. If your telephone service arrives via an underground cable like this.
In british telecoms sin 351. Wiring inside a master socket. Failing to do so will open the blades permanently damaging the connector. Telecom green ltd is a company registered in england and wales.
How to wire a phone extension from a bt master socket uk business and residential telephone engineers in uk west sussex east sussex sussex and hampshire.