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Old 20-04-2010, 17:24   #13
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Re: 3 Weeks to replace 5 metres of phone cable!

Am I missing something here? They don't even know if the problem is on the cable between the cab and you? What the?

Check at master socket, is 50v present? if yes, then line is powered.
If no, check end of wire to master socket, is 50v present? if yes, change line socket.
If no go to next point in line (omni box on wall outside perhaps)
Is 50v present? if no, go to cab
Check line point in cabinet, is 50v present? if yes, repull cable to house.
If no then it's further back on the network, for a quick fix find a working, unused pair and have the line reassigned.

To check an unpowered line pair to the house, quick & dirty check, strip the ends of the pair and twist together at the house or the cabinet. Go to the other end and check for continuity, if you have continuity you have a viable pair.

Total time - about 10 minutes.

Sheesh.
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