Communications: Voice, Radio and Data - 110 Punchdown Block

I have recently run all new Cat 5e lines for phone jacks throughout my house. I now want to hook them all up to the incoming line. Is the best option a 110 punchdown block? Home Depot carries the Leviton model but it's $53, seems kinda steep. I already have the punchdown tool from when I terminated the other ends to the keystones. Are there any cheaper options or should I bite the bullet and spend the $53?

I suggest you do a Google search using the term 110 punch down block. I found lots of options, some as low at $10. Remember that you need the clips to punch down over the wires from your cables.

Alternatively you could use a 66 block, these are usually a bit less expensive although they will take up a bit more room. Generally speaking, in a residential setting yo don't need the space saving that a 110 offers.

Note that neither 110 or 66 blocks are really designed for data although the 110 is sometimes used that way. If you only have a dozen or so data cables you may find a home-made patch panel an easier and cheaper way to go. I used keystone jacks and six-port wall plates to make mine. The 110 block at the bottom is for telephone only.

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