telewest cable junction box
13-02-2008, 09:25
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telewest cable junction box
When the engineer installed my Telewest cable junction box a few years ago (about 7" x 4" with half sloping on one side) he put it in upside down - that is the cable outlets at the top not the bottom. I need to turn it the correct way up, but it has some strange castellated screw heads securing the top cover. Any idea what they are as I need a suitable screwdriver/spanner.
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13-02-2008, 19:21
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by beejay999
When the engineer installed my Telewest cable junction box a few years ago (about 7" x 4" with half sloping on one side) he put it in upside down - that is the cable outlets at the top not the bottom. I need to turn it the correct way up, but it has some strange castellated screw heads securing the top cover. Any idea what they are as I need a suitable screwdriver/spanner.
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You'll need a tamperproof screwdriver
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13-02-2008, 19:54
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Re: telewest cable junction box
You may find that you will be unable to install it the correct way up due to the position of the hole the cable comes in through. To do it you may need to drill another hole which will need you to fit new connections to the cable.
What sometimes appears a small job can escalate.
There will be a reason why it is on upside down.
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13-02-2008, 20:58
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Re: telewest cable junction box
I ve seen these before ive used long nose pliers to remove the screws 
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13-02-2008, 21:32
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Re: telewest cable junction box
can i ask why you have to turn it around the other way.
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13-02-2008, 22:26
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by hairy_mick
can i ask why you have to turn it around the other way.
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16-02-2008, 12:37
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by hairy_mick
can i ask why you have to turn it around the other way.
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The bits travel faster downhill.
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16-02-2008, 16:32
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by beejay999
When the engineer installed my Telewest cable junction box a few years ago (about 7" x 4" with half sloping on one side) he put it in upside down - that is the cable outlets at the top not the bottom. I need to turn it the correct way up, but it has some strange castellated screw heads securing the top cover. Any idea what they are as I need a suitable screwdriver/spanner.
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The problem has gone away now. When the engineers installed my V+ box on Thursday they had to change the offending Telewest wall outlet with a new Virgin model, much neater and fixed the right way up!
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24-02-2008, 20:30
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by v0id
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cracking answer, that d be my reason for doing it(once id line all the tins up in the cupboard the correct way and isometrically tied my curtains back of course) 
im serious!
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05-06-2008, 09:37
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Re: telewest cable junction box
The Screws used on the Telewest / Virgin Wall Boxes usually fitted on the inside of your house are called 'System Zero'.
Here is the data sheet for them :
http://docs-europe.electrocomponents...6b80b458f2.pdf 
RS Components sell the Screws and the Screwedrivers for them !
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10-01-2010, 17:59
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by TechFreak
The Screws used on the Telewest / Virgin Wall Boxes usually fitted on the inside of your house are called 'System Zero'.
Here is the data sheet for them :
http://docs-europe.electrocomponents...6b80b458f2.pdf
RS Components sell the Screws and the Screwedrivers for them ! |
Hi TF
do you know what size?
Raf
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11-01-2010, 17:30
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by rafa08
Hi TF
do you know what size?
Raf
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11-01-2010, 18:21
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Re: telewest cable junction box
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic
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Oh yeah!
Anyone else know what size system zero driver?
I only want to move the box a few inches.
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12-01-2010, 19:50
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Re: telewest cable junction box
Just use some long nose pliers (not easy but do-able!) and replace the screws with normal ones when you have finished.
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24-01-2010, 14:45
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Re: telewest cable junction box
I have tried pliers, but the screws wont budge.
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Originally Posted by calmpitbull
Just use some long nose pliers (not easy but do-able!) and replace the screws with normal ones when you have finished.
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