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Testing, Repairing and Installing Home telephone Wiring - Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints
- Place as much wire as possible in "nonliving" areas such as basements or attics.
- "Fish" wire through walls to basement areas where possible, especially on interior walls. Exposed wires are more susceptible to damage from pets, children furniture and vacuum cleaners.
- When drilling "blind" holes through walls or floor spaces, be sure you know where the drill will exit.
- Be sure there are no electrical, plumbing, or heating facilities to damage.
- Avoid making sharp corners with wire. Corners should be rounded and fasteners placed within a few inches of the bend.
- When possible, wires "spanning joists" should be kept 2" to 3" from protective parts of the building such as sills, beams or walls.
- Telephone wires should never be spliced. When it's necessary to extend an existing wire, a wire junction block should be used in making connections.
- A tool which is designed to remove insulation should be utilized when stripping wires rather than a sharp knife which could nick a conductor and result in a service problem.
- It is recommended only one wire conductor be placed between any two washers on a terminal post. If more than one conductor is necessary, additional washers should be added. All wire should be looped in the same direction as tightening of the nut.
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