How to connect a telephone socket

Using a telephone socket, connecting the phone and its replacement is much easier than without it. There are several types of telephone outlets that differ in the way they are connected. About how to connect the telephone socket we will consider further.

Telephone socket - characteristic and varieties

Telephone socketIt is a low-voltage socket, the main purpose of which is the connection to the wired andwireless device to the telephone network.

Telephone sockets able to connect not only phones, but also make a connection of modems, faxes and mini PBX.

Telephone socket is one-part and multi-connector. The second option involves connecting to one outlet of several devices at the same time.

Among a variety of connectors for a telephone socket, it is necessary to distinguish several of their varieties:

• RJ 11 - with the presence of two wires. It is recommended for use in telephony when connecting a telephone set to a telephone line of a linear type.
• RJ 14 - has four wires and four contacts. This type of connector fits most phones. To connect one telephone line in a room, you need to use contacts number three and two. If the connection takes place in an office building where more than one telephone line is required, then contacts # 1 and 4 are used. If there is a telephone outlet, the telephone line is connected by two green and red contacts located in the middle of the connector.
• RJ 25 - has three pairs of contacts. This option is not suitable for self-connection and requires the presence of a specialist in telephony. The connector connects the third and fourth contacts.

• RJ 9 - the main function of this connector is to connect the phone to the handset.
• РТШК 4 - telephone sockets of Soviet origin, characterized by the presence of four contacts and a key, an obsolete type. This type of outlet involves connecting the phone with an all-in-one method when using a drop-box. If there are several such outlets in the room, they form a small circuit, for the closure of which the condensate is used.

Any of the above types of sockets involves the installation of a telephone cable in it, which have the same dimensions and plugs, and differ only in the value of the number of contacts.

Please note that a common telephone wall outlet connection scheme involves the installation of a single telephone line using contacts having a red or green color.

To connect a telephone wall socket indoors, it is recommended to use a wire with a two-conductor cross-section. When implementing this process in public places in the form of offices, three and six-wire cables are used.

How to connect a telephone socket by the hidden method

To carry out this process, you will need:

• hidden socket;
• perforator with a crown for brick surfaces;
• fasteners;
• side cutters or other device that helps to de-wire;
• tester or multimeter;
• screwdriver.

When connecting an outlet with a covered installation, the first thing to do is to make a telephone cable to the installation site of the outlet. The cable is carried over the surface of the plinth, strobes or a special channel for telephone communications.

Instructions for connecting the telephone socket:

• First you need to select the nozzle, for installation on the punch. Its diameter should be equal to the diameter of the box to be installed.

• Use a pencil to draw a place to install the telephone socket, and then use a puncher to make a hole in the wall.
• Install the box on the wall, fix it with screws with dowels.
• Use a sharp object to cut off a piece of telephone cable so as to leave a small stock in the box, its length should not exceed ten centimeters.
• Connect the cable, and place the installed socket housing in the box and secure with the spacer screws.
• Install the outer frame and trim.

We offer a more detailed study of the recommendations for connecting cables in the telephone jack RJ 11, RJ 12. The first type of outlet is common in a standard telephone network, and the second one is well suited for connecting telephone sets that work in offices or other public places with a heavy load on telephony.

These types of outlets contain from 2 to 4 contacts, which look like a small plug made of metal, it is between them that cable cores are buried. The telephone is connected to the central location contacts. To install such sockets requires the availability of special equipment - a cross knife. Although, with some experience and desire, this procedure is quite feasible with the help of an ordinary clerical knife.

The connection of the outlet to the cable consists of the following actions:

• removal of the outer braiding of the cable at a distance of up to five centimeters;
• expansion of all the conductors of the cable, they can be from two to six;
• laying cores in the grooves and their penetration with a special tool or clerical knife;
• ensure the contact between the telephone cable and the outlet.

Features of installing the telephone jack

Before installing the telephone socket yourself, you should pre-prepare tools and materials in the form of an outlet, a multimeter and a special device that removes the insulating layer of wires.

Carrying out the choice of a telephone socket, please be aware that the RSHTC models are already outdated and are practically not used, since they are not compatible with modern telephones. To connect them, you will need a cable with a cross-section of about 0.3 x 0.3 mm.

Before installing a modern type telephone socket, you should first study all types of telephone outlets and choose the best option for your device.

Connect the telephone socket with security measures to help keep you working. First of all, put on rubber gloves, they will help prevent electrocution. Using side cutters, remove the insulating layer from the telephone cable, make sure that there is no incision on the surface of each core, as these places are very vulnerable to breakage.

The procedure for installing the telephone wall socket depends on the type of machine selected. Although there are general standards that say that the red color of the wire indicates a positive wire, and green indicates a negative wire. In addition, testers are used to determine the polarity.

Before installing the telephone socket of the delivery note, you should worry about the presence of fasteners, the standard form of which is a two-sided adhesive tape to fix the socket on the wall. Before closing the socket cover, it is recommended to pre-test the phone for defects in operation.

The installation of a hidden outlet is practically the same as the installation of a delivery note. The only difference is in the way of fastening and in the conduct of the telephone wire, which, when concealed, is located in a certain place for communications.

Telephone socket double - features of

installation Among the main types of telephone sockets it is necessary to distinguish:

• universal;
• recessed;
• outdoor or euro outlet;
• sockets of old samples.

Distinguish these types of outlets in relation to the appearance, installation methods, location, although the scheme of their connection remains almost unchanged.

Any of these types of outlets can be either double or single. In addition, there are outlets that can connect more than two telephones, but they are practically not needed for installation in private houses or apartments.

If there are two telephone sets in the building, then a double telephone socket is used.

Installation of a double telephone socket practically does not differ from the installation of a single socket. The only difference is the number of wires to connect the cable.

And, at the end of the installation process, two cables must be installed to ensure parallel operation of the two telephones.

Recommendations for the installation of telephone outlets

The telephone euro outlet is also called outdoor. It consists of four contacts, to which wires are connected. This type of outlet is characterized by ease of installation and ease of installation. These sockets are universal and suitable for almost all types of telephones.

The difference between the built-in sockets from the previous type consists in a more complex design and in the way in which the wires are connected. In addition, some types of sockets differ in relation to volume.

In most cases, telephone sockets are characterized by the presence of two contacts, since the telephone cable also has two cores or two wires connected to them.

A standard telephone socket uses two central contacts, which are designated by numbers three and four.

It happens that there is no numbering on the surface of the outlet, in this case, it is required to connect the telephone wire with the contacts and check the phone's operability, if it works, then the socket connection is correct.

The colors of the wires, meaning positive contact in relation to the modern color marking:

• green-white;
• is orange-white;
• blue and white.

Negative wires, as per current marking:

• blue;
• green;
• is orange.

Alas, in some cases you have to install old phone sockets to determine the type of wire, use the recommendations:

• orange, black and green wires indicate a plus;
• red, yellow and blue - minus.

According to the German color marking, the positive cable is marked:

• pink;
• green;
• in brown.

A negative:

• yellow;
• gray;
• white.

Among the main types of connectors are the following:

• RJ 11;
• RJ 14;
• RJ 25.

They have the same operating principle and differ only in the number of wires that can be connected to it. The first option connects two wires, to the second four, and to the third - six.

A standard standard home phone is able to work with a connector with two wires for connection. Although in most cases, use the second option with four wires to connect the phone to the central contacts. The other two contacts can be connected to an additional telephone line.

In addition, when connecting the telephone socket, pay attention to the polarity. While connecting some devices, it does not matter. There are phones that require polarity, so if you have problems with the telephone after you plug in the outlet, try changing the wires in some places.

If you need to connect several telephone outlets, they are connected using jumpers that are made in the inter-contact space.

How to choose a telephone socket

The most attractive appearance is built-in telephone sockets. They remain virtually invisible, with the correct selection of the rosette trim. Although there will be more time to install such an outlet, and if necessary, in its repair, the walls will be damaged.

The universal telephone socket combines several connectors, allowing you to install in it a telephone wire of both new and old models.

To connect several telephone sets to the outlet, you should purchase a double telephone socket.

We offer you to get acquainted with the main manufacturers of telephone sockets:

1. Legrand is a rather popular type of telephone sockets characterized by high quality and durability of work. Most models have a comfortable and stylish shape, there is a variety of colors that can be used for any interior coloring. In addition, one more quality of these telephone sockets is the safety in the use of telephone equipment. This condition is able to provide a minimized signal that reduces the voltage in the outlet.

To connect this type of sockets, perform the following actions:

• clean the cable;
• connect it with red and green wires of the socket;
• check the phone for operation.

2. "Vico" - telephone sockets of built in and external type. They are of two types:

• single;
• combined.

The second option assumes the presence of two landing sockets on the outside and a four-pair connector inside the outlet. These outlets allow not only to connect the phone, but also the Internet cable.

To connect a combined Vico outlet, perform a number of actions:

• disassemble the outlet and on the outside, locate the device in the form of a terminal strip;
• clean wires for telephone and internet cables;
• connect these two cables in relation to color cores;
• install the wires in the terminal device;
• clamp it and put it in place in the socket;
• check the phone and internet for no errors in operation.