Bix block
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11-30-04, 02:41 PM
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Bix block
I have a phone line coming into a room that I want to split into several directions (some will be left as phone lines but at least one will go to an ADSL splitter) using a bix block (or some reasonable substitute). I need to make 4 new lines. I have been looking around and can't find any retail solution to make the split. short of buying a 25 line bix block off of the phone company, is there anything out there I could use?
Thanks
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#2
11-30-04, 02:54 PM
Here is how I used a 110 punchdown block to manage the telephone lines in my network.
The picture: http://k4ay.org/telco_punchdown.jpg
The whole article: http://k4ay.org/cat5
Hope this helps.
The picture: http://k4ay.org/telco_punchdown.jpg
The whole article: http://k4ay.org/cat5
Hope this helps.
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11-30-04, 03:10 PM
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Thanks Chris. Intersting article, though a fair bit more sophisticated than what I need. I am really just aksing if there is a small (4 or 5 pair) bix block that can be purchased for my uses. I haven't seen anything on the market.
#4
12-01-04, 06:20 PM
i have not ever used something with a four or five pair connecting block other you might find a screw down terminal strip that might do what you need post back and let me know what you do so we will all learn a little lesson here
#6
01-03-05, 06:50 PM
What about just a simple 110 Punch Block?
This one is from Leviton (found at Home Depot - $25) It distributes up to 4 lines to 10 locations.
Good luck!
This one is from Leviton (found at Home Depot - $25) It distributes up to 4 lines to 10 locations.
Good luck!
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01-10-05, 08:27 AM
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Thanks Brandon. That looks like it may be what I need. Are the punch downs for the incoming line(s) on the reverse side?
I still haven't found something that will suitably meet my needs for this very simple project. That, combined with the fact that I took off for pretty much all of December means that still I haven't done anything with this yet.
I still haven't found something that will suitably meet my needs for this very simple project. That, combined with the fact that I took off for pretty much all of December means that still I haven't done anything with this yet.
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01-10-05, 09:35 AM
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Well that was some good advice. I searched down graybar online and ordered a six pair bix just minutes ago. With shipping it should be around $25 -$30 and will be delivered to me shortly.
Since there seem to be others with similar needs I will advise of their contact info (1-800-GRAYBAR). I spoke with Dave.
Since there seem to be others with similar needs I will advise of their contact info (1-800-GRAYBAR). I spoke with Dave.
