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Junction box

TheRealBudski — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:22:32 GMT

Hi all

just been round the side of the house and see the Junction box where the openreach cable arrives at the house and passes up to the loft where the main phone and broadband connect.

Is it worth contacting BT and would it be a chargeable job?

I can’t say that it is effecting my speeds

thanks

Re: Junction box

imjolly — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:33:04 GMT

Are you getting problems with your phone? If not unlikely you will get openreach as 'not broke don't fix it'

Re: Junction box

TheRealBudski — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:41:03 GMT

Thanks. No problems at all. Just wondered if it was worth preempting future problems

Re: Junction box

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:51:58 GMT

Have you taken the cover off to take the pic or is it missing?

Re: Junction box

licquorice — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:54:59 GMT

@TheRealBudski wrote:

Thanks. No problems at all. Just wondered if it was worth preempting future problems

What problems are you expecting? There is absolutely nothing wrong there to fix as long as the cover isn't missing as @Anonymous has mentioned.

Re: Junction box

TheRealBudski — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:10:05 GMT

The cover is missing. Thanks

Re: Junction box

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:17:07 GMT

Couldn't be sure with the limitation of image size on this forum but it looked like the retaining screw had rusted through. In that case report it to BT as once water gets in there you will get problems. In the meantime I'd cover it with a plastic bag secured with an elastic band.

Re: Junction box

TheRealBudski — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:18:22 GMT

Thanks very much @licquorice @Anonymous @imjolly

I’ll call in the morning. I assume that it would be a non-chargeable call-out?

Re: Junction box

licquorice — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:23:23 GMT

Yes, but don't hold your breath waiting for Openreach to come and fix it though. It shouldn't cause any problems in the short term as the connections are jelly crimped. Has the lid disappeared? If you can find it you could just tape it on with gaffer tape.

Re: Junction box

imjolly — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:47:40 GMT

Is the box sheltered like in outhouse or garage as does not look like any signs of damp

Re: Junction box

licquorice — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:16:52 GMT

Yes, I was surprised to see cobwebs etc if exposed to the elements.

Re: Junction box

TheRealBudski — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:18:03 GMT

It’s very sheltered and hidden away behind a shed, hence I haven’t spotted the cover missing. I’ve taped it shut as suggested.

must be fairly dry as the spiders look happy in it 🤣

Re: Junction box

Devon_Dave — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:42:27 GMT

I expect if you hunt around in the bush you will find the lid, very rarely do they just blow away.