Junction Box for multiple lines

Question

Whomever wired my phones, back in 1970, used about 10 pair cable. They only used 1 of the 10 pair, but they made a huge loop from phone jack to phone jack 6 hops . I am finishing my basement and want to make every phone jack, a home run from the junction box, but

the existing junction box is not going to handle the 6 existing wires, or the additional 4 I will add downstairs. Is there a residential device to accommodate what I am trying to accomplish. Thank you

Answer 1

Hi emf rick:Run CAT5 cable(4 pair) from each jk to a central location.GOTO www.sandman.com, purchase a 66 type terminal block.It has 25 pair on the left &25 pair on the right.Connect your dialtone lines on the left. Connect cable to each jk on right.Pr1 Blue,2 orange,3 green, 4 brown.Use bridge clips to connect the left to the right.Multiple the dialtone lines on the left as desired.The terminals are punch on type. Good luck with your project.  exbelltel

Answer 2

Sounds like an old thrifty DIY'er wired you up.  LOL

I have wired many a phone as a DIY'er.

The link below should help you with your project.  

Good Luck