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bjdacre

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#136644 4-Dec-2013 13:57
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I want to install a master adsl filter at a friend's place which has multiple lines into a telecom wiring block of some sort.  Web searching suggests this is a krone/110 block, (the austel permit number (C89/83H/DD94) on the block produced no hits but another geekzone thread suggests this is what I need), but when I go to various electrical wholesalers to buy what I believe is the correct tool, I have been shown at least two different and apparently different tools of considerably varying cost ($17 to well over $50).

Now as this is probably a one off job and re-using the tool is probably a little unlikely as we all move to fibre(...) and I personally like to have at least a plan B, i.e. restore everything to untouched state if anything does not go to plan, and I don't want to spend a lot.  I can always cut the wires and rejoin then to restore to scratch.  However, I would prefer to do it properly if I can since noise on the line is the problem I am trying to fix and I don't want to potentially make it worse if for some reason I decide to back out.

I was hoping someone here who has actually used such a tool could give me an actual make/model number or a link so I can be at least sure that I am looking at the right tool before I decide to go ahead.

Thanks.

Brendan

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  #945521 4-Dec-2013 17:33
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bjdacre: Thanks Graeme for your reply.  Here is a usable image (I hope):



Brendan

 
They are 10pr Krone Blocks  - a cheap push down tool (for bt phone jacks) from the warehouse or M10 will push the wires back down but the proper tool will do the job much better - and yes you can use a knife or small flat bladed screw drive to push the wires in but 9 times out of 10 you will break the idc terminals with that method 



bjdacre

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#956006 21-Dec-2013 22:35
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Thanks to everyone who replied.

I bought the tool, did the work and the master filter has stabilised the adsl connection speed at 12Mb/s, which is about the speed expected according to Chorus and their service availability website.

However, the owner has decided, to go ufb, so my work will only be temporary, although, looking at the 'consenting' process, it may be a there for a while... 

Brendan

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