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removing an old phone socket

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  • 30-10-2017 1:32pm
    #1
    Dragon101
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭


    there is an old phone socket I'd like to remove. It isn't the one which was used for a phone when we moved in and is in the way of a couch we need to squeeze in.

    photos are here:

    https://flic.kr/s/aHsm5fw9nY

    and also uploaded (the upload doesn't always work for me so I've also linked to flickr)

    can I just cut the wires and tape off? for whats its worth there doesn't appear to be voltage flowing through the wires (i checked with a handheld stud/voltage finder).

    Ive heard that people should try and remove all the wire back to a master panel but that would be quite a job for me.


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    #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Tape up and push back into wall.

    No issue with phone line if not using.

    Just unscrew back box and fill in or leave so you know where it is if you ever changed to broadband on line.


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    #3
    Dragon101
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Dragon101


    Thanks punisher - will do!


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