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Open this telephone box.

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GuillaumeC57 Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
GuillaumeC57 Posted messages 5 Status Member -
Bonjour, can you tell me how to open this telephone box?

Thank you.

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    jeanbern Posted messages 13740 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 136
     
    Hi,
    Do you have another photo that is a bit brighter?
    Is there a reference, a brand, etc. written on it?

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  2. jeanbern Posted messages 13740 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 136
     
    Hello,
    This seems to be a distribution box.
    Do you live in a house with several apartments?
    It appears to be fixed to the wall. The cable on the right seems to indicate that it is crimped (so in theory, you shouldn't touch it) "not sure."
    I would focus more on the "screw or nut in the center"; you need to fiddle around with it in every direction.
    What do you plan to do, if you don’t mind me asking?

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  3. GuillaumeC57 Posted messages 5 Status Member
     
    Hello and thank you for your response.
    Here is another photo, there is no brand, model.

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  4. phil2k Posted messages 10841 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   2 339
     
    Hello
    This is a telephone line junction.
    A special key is needed to open it.
    It is used to distribute lines, and access is generally reserved for Orange or the operators' cable technicians...

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    1. brupala Posted messages 111117 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 437
       
      Hi,
      Absolutely, it's a PTT head.
      According to the indications, 10 lines arrive (Head 2, 1 complete starter, so 7 pairs and pairs 1 to 3 on starter 2).
      The positions of the lines are only known by Orange.
      If you fiddle around, you have a 9 in 10 chance of cutting your neighbors rather than finding your line, unless you know exactly which output cable arrives at your place.
      In principle,
      you find this on the landings of collective buildings.
      Here is one opened:
      It's a slightly smaller model (one starter instead of two, but the principle is the same).
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    2. brupala Posted messages 111117 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 437
       
      Hello,
      Absolutely, it's a PTT head.
      According to the indications, 10 lines come in (Head 2, 1 complete splice, so 7 pairs, and pairs 1 to 3 on splice 2).
      The line positions are only known to Orange.
      If you fiddle around, you have 9 chances out of 10 to cut your neighbors instead of finding your line, unless you know exactly which output cable arrives at your place.
      In principle,
      you find this in the landings of collective buildings.
      Here is one opened:
      It's a slightly smaller model (one splice instead of two, but the principle is the same).
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  6. GuillaumeC57 Posted messages 5 Status Member
     
    Hello, thank you all for your responses.

    I am renting an apartment in a building with 8 units (2 per floor).

    I just wanted to check the oxidation and clean the connectors or possibly replace the telephone cable since it is very old.

    Since I cannot open the box (it requires a special key), I will get in touch with my landlord, and since my neighbor's cable has been cut, I think I have a good chance of getting a response.

    Thank you all, and have a good evening.
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    1. brupala Posted messages 111117 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 437
       
      Do you have any connection issues or not?
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      1. GuillaumeC57 Posted messages 5 Status Member > brupala Posted messages 111117 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        Good evening,

        At the beginning yes, but I started to optimize my ADSL line. I was at 5 megabytes, and now I am at 7 megabytes.

        I wanted to check the connection regarding the FT connections (oxidation or damaged cable) and replace it if necessary.

        So normally, I should have FTTH coming in 4 years unless there are delays from Orange.

        Have a good evening.
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