Home Automation - 66 block
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03-29-00, 06:08 PM
I have a mess of telephone wires from
extensions installed at various times
which I'd like to clean up. Since I may
be doing some home automation later, I'd
like to do it "right".
It seems that a 66 block is what I need.
However, while the 66 block seems reasonable,
it seems that I have to purchase a $50
punchdown tool to attach the wires to the
block. Now it's not reasonable. Are there alternatives to using a punchdown tool when wiring 66 block (someone mentioned "stuffer caps" or a "plastic termination tool", but I don't know what those are).
I guess another option is 110 block, but that's more expensive in the first place and I'm not sure about tools.
Any and all advice welcome.
extensions installed at various times
which I'd like to clean up. Since I may
be doing some home automation later, I'd
like to do it "right".
It seems that a 66 block is what I need.
However, while the 66 block seems reasonable,
it seems that I have to purchase a $50
punchdown tool to attach the wires to the
block. Now it's not reasonable. Are there alternatives to using a punchdown tool when wiring 66 block (someone mentioned "stuffer caps" or a "plastic termination tool", but I don't know what those are).
I guess another option is 110 block, but that's more expensive in the first place and I'm not sure about tools.
Any and all advice welcome.
03-30-00, 08:03 PM
rob if you use a 110 block you still will need to purchase a punchdown tool with a 110 blade. it will be cheaper to purchase the tool and do it yourself especially if you have to make any changes (compared to having the phone co. do it. and the price on the tool depends on if it is a "impact" or not. hope this helps
03-30-00, 09:22 PM
hello rob,
both blocks require a punch down tool to do the job right. where ever you buy your block they shuld have the tools to do the job. for a persion that is only going to use the tool a few times you might look into possabily renting 1, or buying the cheaper tool which is a manual tool you will have to work harder to get the wires seated good and cut the axcess off your self but the r alot cheaper then the impact tools. another option u might consider is the screw terminal blocks they require no special tools i have seen these used and i believe they r avalabel at raido shack.
both blocks require a punch down tool to do the job right. where ever you buy your block they shuld have the tools to do the job. for a persion that is only going to use the tool a few times you might look into possabily renting 1, or buying the cheaper tool which is a manual tool you will have to work harder to get the wires seated good and cut the axcess off your self but the r alot cheaper then the impact tools. another option u might consider is the screw terminal blocks they require no special tools i have seen these used and i believe they r avalabel at raido shack.