On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:37 UTC, "Kroma"
wrote:

"Stuart" wrote in message
...

Without actually seeing what you describe I would imagine that what
you are seeing is the phone wire complete with it's outer sheathing
......If you CAREFULLY peel back the outer insulation you will find
the various coloured wires within and it is those that you need to
connect to the new phone socket as per the appropriate instructions
.As you suggest it is best to use the appropriate tool to insert the
wires without removing the insulation from these coloured wires .You
can get these from various outlets incl Maplins etc .

Yes, that's what I meant. But when I peel back the white sheathing, won't I
just get 8 (or 10) coloured bits which are on their way upstairs? How do I
get them connected to a new socket AND let them continue their journey
upstairs?

Well, you cut them, then connect the ends to the same terminal in each
case as they are in the extension upstairs. If there are any that aren't
used, don't cut them.

BEWARE - you must disconnect the whole circuit from the phone line
first. This is normally done by removing the lower front half of the
master socket. If it has a one piece front, you're out of your depth
because you aren't supposed to touch it. Best plan then is to get it
converted by BT and then go ahead with the extension.

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