Installing Master Telephone Point

[jimvwmoss]

I recently removed the master telephone box in out house because we didn't use it. Now, we are getting a land line and we need a new master phone point!

When I removed it, I left the junction box (where the phone line comes into the house) in tact.

Now is it just a case of getting any box with a phone socket on it and re-installing it (obviously getting the right coloured wires in the correct place)? Or do I specificly need a "Master" box?

Also, am I doing anything illegal, or is it just "illegal" because BT want to charge me �75 fo the pleasure of 5 minutes work?

Thanks in advance!

[BillyNoMates]

It has to be a Master socket - there was a time when the public couldn't purchase these but most places sell them now.

They have a number of additional components in them vs an ordinary socket - surge protector, ring capacitor, test resistor.

However, the service provider is supposed to install everything up to and including the Master socket. You would be in breach of your agreement with them if you install it.

However, I am sure many people who know what they are doing install them. You are only likely to be found out if there is a fault and the provider determines that you installed it. They could then possibly charge you. Pretty unlikely but your choice.

[buildersmate]

What the above posting says is correct but please don't feel too concerned about this. The max voltage on ring tone is 50 volts - nothing like the domestic 240

[qapmoc]

While the ring tone is actually about 80 volts ac and will not actually harm you, if you are standing on a stepladder or something when it happens and you get a small shock it might make you ''jump'' enough to lose your balance and fall so be carefull playing around with the wires.