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Hello All,

I'm new here and could use some telephone wiring help. I've been in the IT industry for about 15 years, but I have not done much with the actual cabling (other than putting ends on CAT5/6 patch cables).

I have recently bought an old home. The telephone wiring is fairly modern, but it is a rats nest in the basement. In an effort to clean it up, I bought a 110 wiring block. However, after doing so, I am having difficulties finding documentation on how to use it.

Mainly what I need to learn is how to run the wires into and out of this device. Where might I find some documentation?

I've been to https://www.homephonewiring.com/blocks.html, but that site did not make a lot of sense to me, unless I am trying to make this more difficult than it really is.

Thanks for helping a newbie...

Inet

Ooh, Maumee, I know where that is :-)

If you're only doing one block, you be better off buying a 66 block. The tool that terminates a 110 block is very expensive, unless you happened to get a 110 bunching block from Leviton or one of those home wiring companies. You can use a hammer and block of pine, or punch very carefully in the center of a 110-C4 clip to seat it in the frame, but it ain't easy for the first timer.

All that said, if you don't have a clue what 110-C4 clips are, you probably got the bunching block and you just split the pairs according to the color guide, with the white part of the cable on the left and the colored part on the right, and punch them down with a 110 punch down tool. You split the pairs just enough to fit in the channel and fan all 8 wires in at a time, then punch with the cutting blade. You can get a non-impact blade for under $10 or even a free plastic one that's good for about 20 punches, if you're careful.

If you run into a huge bind, I'm about 7 miles from you and work for beer sometimes, and Jeff Moss is about 5 miles or so from you.

Carl

Yes, but I am home in Cleveland now
I won't be back until August.

The question you are asking is very much like asking "How do I drive a car?" Beyond telling you how to put the key in the ignition, where the pedals are, etc. there isn't much that we can tell you that's goint to make you a competant driver. That comes with practice, experience and seeing how other people do it. Same with wiring. If you have a grasp of the basic concepts then it won't matter what block or method you use. We can't give you that here, this medium is not at all suited for it.

I would suggest that you avail yourself of someone locally who can do this for you. Perhaps you will pick up some tips along the way.

-Hal

welcome to the forum

I agree 66 block is appropriate to you application , since your a IT guy go into the phone closet and study how they did it

I also agree paying somebody for a hour or so would be a good investment .

heres a tutorial on installing a a 66 block

Thanks to everyone for your tips.

I realize that I may have formed my question poorly as well. I very well may look into someone local to help! :-)

My question is the need of a (simple) wiring diagram to learn from. Where I am currently consulting, I do not have ready access to a wiring closet to study.

If someone knows of a place online which may offer such a diagram, that would be great.

Otherwise, I agree, It's time to hire someone.

Thanks!

I think the link you provided is as good as it gets. Once you understand the basic concept, that block will be one of many things you may choose to use to complete your task.

-Hal

From the link:

O.K., I'm game. Anyone else wanna try?

Paul

Its not hard at all on a 66 block , you just take the twisted pair in one slot and and untwist directly above the pins .

Should be 0.5 inch, not .05 inch.