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Re: Overhead cables regulations BT?

I'm not too sure exactly how it attaches, I'll TRY take a look tonight, and take a photograph while I'm at it.

My main problem (and why it's taken me 4 years to decide enough is enough and fix it) is that I am terrified of ladders, and I can't get within touching distance of my gutter before I freeze up.

My plan of action is to steel myself with a couple of whiskies before I try go up there again. That was a joke :-)

I think shifting it downwards will be impossible because the cable is as taut as can be already, and moving downwards will create more tension. Moving above the gutter may be possible, but then again I am not sure that I am allowed to touch the fitting, or if I am supposed to call the phone company or council and they do, since it is technically not my property, I think.

Re: Overhead cables regulations BT?

No, you're not supposed to touch it, but then you don't want to pay them Â£140 either, which is why many people simply have a go themselves. If you get it wrong, you call them out and the cost is the same, so you lose nothing by trying.

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As long as you don't damage the cable you should be able to remount the fixing. Damage it and you will see Mr BT rubbing his hands together from a very great distance. One question though..... why was the guttering in the wrong place already? Surely it was there before BT installed the drop?
If the cable is taut you may have problems but moving it towards the pole may provide slack enough to move it but either way do not damage the drop line or you will be paying for the call out.

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Originally Posted by the_purple_pig (Post 34889280)

...I am terrified of ladders, ...

I hate the wretched things, too. Have you thought of asking a neighbour? You could bribe him with a bit of that whisky (afterwards, of course!)

Re: Overhead cables regulations BT?

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Originally Posted by the_purple_pig (Post 34889161)

Hi All,

I hope this is not the wrong pace to ask this, but I saw this thread and it relates to a problem I have. I wonder if anyone can help..

My telephone cable comes in from the pole and attaches to the wooden fascia under my gutter, like pretty much everyone elses. Only in my case the attachment to the wooden fascia is quite high up, so that the gutter on top of it has to be quite high in order to clear it. This means an uphill run for the water to reach the gutter downpipe, and consequently extremely heavy 'rainfall' from my overflowing gutter right above my back door.

I am worried about the wall getting damp (if it isn't already after 4 years of drenching). I thought I might be able to pull the cable lower somehow and drop my gutter, but the tension on the cable is already impressive so much so that I may snap the cable by putting any extra force on it.

I am also worried that it might be illegal for me to tamper with the cable.

Anyone know how I might fix this quandry, preferably without further emptying my already void-like wallet?

Thanks,
Arthur

high purple -pig ,as part of my job i renew gutter and facia in council properties so to answer your question ,no it is not illegal to move the line (i have to do it all the time)
it is quite easy to do, the triangular bracket which the cable is attached simply unscrews and can be re-attached anywere on the facia ,but in your situation i would recomend re-attaching to the soffit or directly to the joist if your property has open joist and no soffit
in all cases though make sure the bracket is fixed through any facia /soffit into a joist using min 2 inch screws as this will give maximun support for the cable when it snows and the cable increases in weight

hope this helps

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful replies.

I've no idea why it is like it is, I bought the house in that state - I guess a bodged guttering job by previous owner is likely.

I got home too late tonight to take a photo, but will be able to tomrrow, if not completely sort it out completely now that I am not afraid t touch it.

If I can get up the ladder, of course :-)

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Ah, I managed to take some photos this morning. Fortunately my camera has a huge zoom, so I could get close ups without setting foot on that damned ladder.

Mounting is an eye on a triangular plate, screwed into woodwork. You can see how it raises the gutter. I think moving it further to the edge (right) and downwards should cure it, or alternatively I'll have to use an eyelet rawlbolt into the brickwork with a chain and another eyelet affixed, which would get the cable totally off the wood.

How much tension can I expect on the cable? I guess I'll have to make a temporary fixing to keep the cable in place while moving the mounting point.

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...and if you're holding onto the bracket when you unscrew it, take care that the tension on the cable doesn't pull you away from the wall. A temporary fixing sounds like a good idea.