Old type box - Can i change this for a new type?

[Mr Kennedy]

Looking at my master socket i dont have the test point behind like most, but i also have another Master upstairs but thats behind the bed so will check that tomorrow. But the wire for this box goes outside.



Any suggestions?

[Keiran2K8]

Yes, the Black wire looks as if it is the Dropwire, So indeed this is the "master socket"

As for upgrading it to an NTE5, (One with Test Socket), BT seem to be upgrading all the older ones to an NTE5 as they do service calls, for Free (No cost on the upgrade - However some have been charged callout fees).

You could report a noise fault / crackly line issue to be on the 151 and hopefully if you play nice, The BT engineer should upgrade it for you, However, If he isnt you maybe landed with a £99 call out fee.

Or, You can get your own NTE5 - Clarity :: Line Boxes, Junction Boxes, Back Boxes :: NTE5 Master Socket unit and also install it, However, Your not supposed to as apparantly that is against some BT poilcy.

[reddwarfcrew]

The key from the picture is the white cable going back out - this is extension cabling which can cause the interference and degrade the signal.

Disconnect all wiring other than that from the black cable and then plug the microfilter into the socket and then the router to see if it improves.

[Mr Kennedy]

How do i know for certain i wont get a call out charge. Or is it just pot luck?


Will try what you suggested aswell RDC

[Mr Kennedy]

Well i went upstairs i have another master socket up there with a plug behind.

These are the results before and after, is it worth me doing?

Before

dl 6315
up 379

After

dl 6872
ul 392

Its not a massive diffrence at all.

[reddwarfcrew]

Depends how desperate your are for the extra 500. I'd say no.

If I remember correctly, you're not actually on sky yet are you? if so, then do the test again after you're connected to sky as you may get a different result on adsl2+.

[Mr Kennedy]

True, just had my MAC code so will phone them tomorrow.

[spike7451]

Yes, the Black wire looks as if it is the Dropwire, So indeed this is the "master socket"

As for upgrading it to an NTE5, (One with Test Socket), BT seem to be upgrading all the older ones to an NTE5 as they do service calls, for Free (No cost on the upgrade - However some have been charged callout fees).

You could report a noise fault / crackly line issue to be on the 151 and hopefully if you play nice, The BT engineer should upgrade it for you, However, If he isnt you maybe landed with a £99 call out fee.

Or, You can get your own NTE5 - Clarity :: Line Boxes, Junction Boxes, Back Boxes :: NTE5 Master Socket unit and also install it, However, Your not supposed to as apparantly that is against some BT poilcy.

I cant see any black wire so it looks like a line jack extension to me.A 'mini master' has a yellow capacitor at the top to generate the ringer voltage.If it is a extension then you may replace it providing you do not touch the bt side of the master socket,ie behind the test socket.If it is a mini master & therfore has a capacitor fitted, you are indeed breaking ofcom regs & risk a fine from the owners of the line as well as termination of your line.
I have seen it happen!

[Gaztops]

I can see the orange, white pair from the dropwire.

Take another look Spike7451

[spike7451]

I can see the orange, white pair from the dropwire.

Take another look Spike7451

Got it now,I'm using a old PC at the mo & the screen resalution is bl**dy aweful!
If it is a mini master.(capacitor must be off the bottom of the photo) then to tamper with it will be breaking offcom regs & BT's T&C'S(which you are still bound by even if you dont get your phone service thru them) as I said above.
(I'm a ex-phone engineer for a telecomms company)