Trying to replace a telephone master socket

[tellytv]

Wondering if anyone can help, I need to replace my telephone socket, Have unscrewed the old socket,took the two wires off the old plate, However the new plate doesn't have screws?

It's like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NTE-NTE5A...t=UK_Phones_PhoneLeads_RL&hash=item3f0fa9e346

So how do you keep the wires in place?

Have tried slotting the wires in but just come out again

 

[OwainDIYer]

You need an IDC inserter tool

You can use a plastic one like this for a few connections.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GPTOOL.html

The sockets often come with one.

They only work with interior cable (CW1308). if you are trying to terminate exterior cable (drop wire) into the linebox you need to use the screw terminal version like this

screw terminal NTE5[/url]

 

[Graeme]

The tool you need to hold the wires is on the bottom right of that picture you posted

 

[bernardgreen]

The tool you need to hold the wires is on the bottom right of that picture you posted

That tool in plastic is unlikely to sucessfully "punch down" drop wire into the IDC ( Insulation Displacement Connection ) in the NTE 5

What type of cable is it that brings the incoming line to the master socket ?

Is it drop wire ( cores are single colour and possibly also has steel wires for strength ) or internal cable ( cores are bi coloured ) ?

If it is drop wire then you need the screw terminal type of NTE5

I need to replace my telephone socket,

Why ? It isn't yours to replace, it is the property of OpenReach ( previously BT ) and interfering with it is a breach of the contract and could result in your phone service being disconnected. If you are replacing an old style socket with an NTE5 the routine testing of the line may detect the change of socket. Most people get away with it but not all.