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Originally posted by MooreTel: OK, because you're so insistent on doing this, go ahead and screw up the phone service & put them out of service.
At least then you can say "See, I told you so". Oh, its not me that's insistent, it's the people that are wanting me to do it first before calling for professional help (i really hate accountants). I would rather not even try it unless I was assisting a professional out on-site.
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Originally posted by MooreTel: Besides the "phone lines" you could inadvertently jam an ALARM line, thus putting THAT out of service.
Don't know about your area, but around here, the last I knew it was a $75 fine...NO EXCEPTIONS. Think that's bad? What if an alarm line gets affected and no-ones knows, there's a break-in or FIRE...then who's on the hook for that?
The "Powers to be" had better re-think their request and expectations. Trust me, I have been getting on their case about how this is a very bad idea, considering that professionals should be called in to install this since its for a business.
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Wire nuts are OK, just make sure to use the CAT 5 rated ones. Seriously, though, could you be more specific as to the existing phone system? I can't imagine trashing a Nortel Merdian system (one of the best and most popular key/PBX systems of all time) in favor of cheesey import 4-line phones. You're certainly not going to be gaining any advanced features in the process.... Also, check the "Find an Installer" section again. I thought we had a lot of members in the VA area, even if they are too far they can probably refer you to someone local. You really need someone to have your back on this, and to explain to the powers that be what you need and don't need. No phone system, anywhere, ever, should be hooked up with wire nuts and it sounds like your bosses need this explained to them.
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alchron, welcome to the forum. CMDL_GUY is in Mt Sidney, ~an hour away from you. You might try sending him a PM. Even though you admit you don't know what you are doing, you are better off than your electrician friend. Wirenuts and double punching 66 blocks are wrong, wrong, WRONG! Tell the accountants that the tools you need to do the job properly are very expensive, and that that money should instead be used to get the job done. Also tell them that if/when you need help, they will pay a lot more for emergency service than for scheduled work. Jack
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it's the people that are wanting me to do it first before calling for professional help (i really hate accountants). if their serious about saving money offer to help them "crunch some numbers " instead after all accounting is just addition and subtraction ...anybody can punch numbers into a calculator right ? .
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Thank you everyone for the advice, and I will be sure to let them know about this. I also made some calls to some local technicians, but I will be sure to PM that one guy to see about some recommendations.
BTW, did I mention that I hate accountants?
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Yeah really...they of all professions should understand when and why you hire someone who is trained for a specific job. Did I mention I hated accounting classes? -
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Originally posted by jeffmoss26: Yeah really...they of all professions should understand when and why you hire someone who is trained for a specific job. Did I mention I hated accounting classes? - Oh, I remember accounting classes in college (go figure, had to take them while getting my certifications which had nothing to do with accounting), very boring classes...
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Buying a punch-down tool alone would come close to the hour it would take to do this right. Please hire a professional to do this job!!!!
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alchron:
send me a PM. I know of a company in Staunton that may be able to help you.
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