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Jim Redelfs Jim Redelfs is offline
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Default Old phone jacks

In article . com,
"DLK" wrote:

I have a related question: wondering how the wires should be handled
if one simply wants to remove a phone jack from the center of a wall
and drywall over the opening? Does one need to do anything special or
can they be dropped in behind the drywall.


Entombing a splice or working dead-end inside a wall is the LAST thing you
want to do. Access for future needs or trouble isolation is always advisable.

If you must "bury" the wires, ensure that all connections are good, tight and
permanent. Clear/cap any/all dead-end wire. Protect the wire and splices
from potential damage from future intrusion into the wall space.
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JR

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