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[neilius]

Hey folks,

Does anyone know if the A/B IDC connector block (BT side) on newer Openreach NTE5As is reusable, as in, can wiring be disconnected and a new connection be reliably remade, presuming a decent punch down tool has been employed? I'm pondering transplanting something but may just go with a new box if it isn't a good idea to reuse them.

Mucho thankso. 

[burakkucat]

They are, as you term it, 'reusable'. Assuming that the correct tool is used, of course. 

[Black Sheep]

............. of which a butter-knife is not one of !! 

[neilius]

Thanks for the replies gentlemen!

............. of which a butter-knife is not one of !! 

Phew, glad to know that the wife's best silver fish knife was the right choice then!

Nah, I've borrowed a rather luxurious tool from work with little scissors that trim the wire and everything!

[Black Sheep]

Ha ha ......... fish knife's are a must, in any self-respecting Telecom Engineers toolbox. 

[burakkucat]

I've borrowed a rather luxurious tool from work with little scissors that trim the wire and everything!

There is one thing you will definitely manage to do.

Black Sheep has done it, I have done it, you will do it . . . that is to use the insertion tool the 'wrong way round' and cut off the wire you are valiantly attempting to terminate in the IDC! 

[Black Sheep]

Yup ........ but I meant to do it, for scientific reasons. 

[Tim69]

Yes I hate the little bloody scissors. When doing a big frame you end up with little bits of wire all over the place. 
   
   Modified my tool (oh err misses) and removed the scissors.

[sheddyian]

I like those little bits of offcut wire.

They're very satisfying somehow 

Ian