Best joint for permanent telephone cable under floorboards

[SW1970]

Hi folks, as part of a room refurb, I'm moving a secondary phone socket to other side of a room. The cable coming in is already under the boards so I propose to join under boards at existing location and run new cable to new position other side of the room. For the joint the options are either the screw terminal telephone joint box, or the gel filled connectors. I propose to put whichever joint I use in a Wagobox for added protection but wondered if there was a preferred approach? Thanks! SW

 

[topquark]

I'd use a screw terminal telephone joint box. The gel filled connectors are generally for outside use.

 

[polo1]

Either is fine (though I prefer IDC jbs). If underfloor is damp then jelly crimps are your best bet.

Regards

 

[alarm man]

you could solder and shrink.

 

[SW1970]

Thanks guys. I'll check out how the floor is underneath and decide then using your advice above.

 

[Guest123]

 

[SW1970]

Thanks Lenny, but IDC makes me come out in a rash. It was strategically left out from my original post

 

[Octopus]

How about leaving the original socket in place and running the new one from the existing one?

 

[alarm man]

i hate those things..anyone notice how the terminals split now,even when using correct punch down tool..

 

[SW1970]

How about leaving the original socket in place and running the new one from the existing one?

Fitted wardrobe going there, so needs to be moved.

 

[Adam W]

IMO the best way to 'extend' any cable is to replace the whole lot with a longer one, ie straight from the master to the extension in one continuous bit of wire.
Otherwise, jelly crimps seem to be good enough for BT....