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Connection Boxes

Block Terminals & Box Connections

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Block Terminals

Block Terminal No. 1A

Block Terminal 1A

Block Terminal

GPO Protector

Block Terminal

GPO Protector

Block Terminal

Protector 12/2 with fuses

Block Terminal

Protector 12/2 with ‘dummy’ fuses

Block Terminal

GEC Block Terminal

Strips, Flexible Cord Connection
– 4 terminal (Mk 238)
Block Terminal No. 16A

Block Terminal 16A

External Block Terminal No. 18

Block Terminal 18

BT27 Block Terminal

Block Terminal 27

BT27A Block Terminal

Block Terminal 27A

Block Terminal No. 20/2

Block Terminal 20/2

Block Terminal No. 20/4

Block Terminal 20/4

Block Terminal No. 20/8

Block Terminal 20/8

Block Terminal 20/12

Block Terminal No. 20/4

Block Terminal 20/4
Black

BT20_4_Ivory

Block Terminal 20/4
Ivory

Block Terminal No. 20/4

Block Terminal 20/4
Jade Green

Block Terminal No. 20/4

Block Terminal 20/4
Jade Green | Chinese Red | Ivory | Black

Block Terminal No. 20/8

Block Terminal 20/8
Black | Ivory | Chinese Red
| Jade Green 

Block Terminal No. 30

Block Terminal 30

BT32/4 with Cover 67
Block Terminal 32/4
with Cover 67
BT32/6 with Cover 67
Block Terminal 32/6
with Cover 67
Block Terminal No. 35A

Block Terminal 35A
Grey

Block Terminal No. 35A

Block Terminal 35A
Cream

Block Terminal No. 35A

Block Terminal 35A
Black

Block Terminal No. 36B

Block Terminal 36B

Block Terminal No. 37B

Block Terminal 37B

External Block Terminal 41A 20-pair

Block Terminal 41

BT45A Block Terminal

Block Terminal 45A

Test Unit No. 14A

Test Unit 14A

Block Terminal BT52A Cream

BT Block Terminal 52A

Block Terminal BT52A Grey

PO Block Terminal 52A

Block Terminal BT52A Black

GPO Block Terminal 52A

Block Terminal BT52A Red

GPO Block Terminal 52A

Block Terminal No. 60A

Block Terminal 60A

Block Terminal No. 66B

Block Terminal 66B

Jointing Brick
Jointing Brick

Jointing Brick

Cover No. 67AM

Cover 67 Ivory

Cover 67 grey

Cover 67 Grey

Cover 67 Stainless Steel

Cover 67 Brushed Steel (dual)

BT77A

Block Terminal 77A

Block Terminal No. 78A

Block Terminal 78A

Block Terminal No. 78B

Block Terminal 78B

BT80A

Block Terminal 80A

Block Terminal No. 80B

Block Terminal 80B

Block Terminal No. 80A/RF2

Block Terminal 80A-RF2

Block Terminal No. 80B/RF3

Block Terminal 80B-RF3

Block Terminal No. 81A

Block Terminal 81A

Block Terminal No. 84A

Block Terminal 84A

Block Terminal No. 85B

Block Terminal 85B

BT89A

Block Terminal 89A

BT92A (Telecom Red)

Block Terminal 92A Telecom Red

BT92A

Block Terminal 92A Red Care

Complete List of Block Terminals with Description

No 1 – Small one pair round external type moulded BT.

No 2 – four double screwed terminal plates mounted on a rectangular base with metal cover.

No 3 – eight double screwed terminal plates mounted on a rectangular base with metal cover.

No 6 – for terminating  10 pair cables (except paper covered) inside buildings – supersedes Case Distribution 20 wire

No 8 – 10 pair for terminating paper covered cables inside buildings only – Superseded by  Blocks, Terminal No 17 for external use.

No 9 – 16 pair for terminating paper covered cables inside buildings only – Superseded by  Blocks, Terminal No 17 for external use.

No 12 – 10 pair for terminating 40lb and 70lb paper covered cables. Superseded by  Blocks, Terminal No 17 for external use.

No 13 – 4 pair for terminating paper covered cables (small rectangular moulded BT)

No 14 – 14 pair for terminating 40lb and 70lb paper covered cables. Superseded by  Blocks, Terminal No 17 for external use.

No 16A – External connection joint box with jelly crimps, for external use.

No 17 – 15 pair for terminating cables on terminal poles and external distribution. Supersedes BT’s 8, 9, 12 & 14 (round moulded BT)

No 18 – For terminating 2 pair polythene cables (small round moulded BT)

No 20/ – moulded bakelite terminal blocks available as –

No 20/2 – Black  – Two connection plates

No 20/4 – Black, Green, Ivory, Red – four connection plates

No 20/8 – Black, Green, Ivory, Red – eight Connection plates

No 20/12 – Black, Green, Ivory, Red – twelve connection plates

No 21/2 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/3 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/5 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/6 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/8 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/10 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 21/12 – Moulded block with sockets (bakelite ‘chocolate block’ connector used in teleprinters etc.

No 23/6 For terminating switchboard cords on switchboards.

27A – 10 pair screw/solder block terminal, grey.

27SS – 10 pair screw/solder block terminal, grey.

No 30 – 6 terminals with three links for 706 telephones (in 7xx colours).

No 31A – 12 terminal oval block terminal.

No 32 – 3, 4 and 6 way for general purpose use (chocolate block)

No 33 – 30 terminals for use in Boxes, Conn No 5 (Switchboard PMBX 2/…)

No 35A – 12 terminals with straps for 700 type telephones, black, grey & ivory.

No 36B – 12 two way terminals – for use with 7xx type telephones, has conduit box drillings.

No 37B – 25 two way terminals – for use with 7xx type telephones, has conduit box drillings.

No 41 – 16 pair for terminating  polythene cables on terminal poles and external distribution.

No 41A – 20 pair for terminating  polythene cables on terminal poles and external distribution.

No 42 – For use where lightening protection is required at junction of  underground cable and overhead plant.

No 45A – 20 pair screw/solder internal block terminal.

No 45B Grey – similar to BT45A but suitable for terminating 1, 2 or 3 cords with maximum of 50 conductors.  Used with Telephone House No 500.

No 49A – 3 two way terminals for terminating overhead lead-ins at subscribers premises when protection not required, grey & ivory.

No 50 – 12 or 24 terminal connection block, fits inside a standard single metal back box and is covered with Cover No 67.

No 51/12A –Terminal block for fixing in standard square conduit outlet boxes, 12 terminals.

No 51/24A –Terminal block for fixing in standard square conduit outlet boxes, 24 terminals.

No 51/1A – Terminal Strips for use in Boxes Connexion No 1A, 2A and 3A and Cases No 155A, 156A and 157A.

No 52A – eight terminals and four straps for use with 7XX type telephones, 7xx colours.

No 58A/12 – 12way pressure pad, twin screw flexible type. Can be cut to smaller sizes, first use Motorway phones.

No 60A – For internal & external connexions at subscribers premises. Included provision for mounting Protectors Electrode No 1B. Available in grey and ivory.

No 62 – 36 amp/500 volt power distribution. 62A = 4 way and 62B = 6 way.

No 66A & 66B – For terminating 2 pair & 5 pair cables; 2 pair and 3 pair inserts to be fitted as required.

No 71A – For terminating Cables PET within hollow distribution poles.

No 72A – 20 pair BT complete with 11 metre tail of 20 pair PE sheathed cable for use on poles and external distribution.

No 77A – 3 pair IDC to 3 pair IDC terminal block

No 77B – 3 pair screw to 3 pair screw terminal block

No 77BP – As 77A but with a break-out cable terminated with a 431A plug.

No 78A/B – 4 pair IDC to 4 pair IDC terminal block.

No 80A/B – 3 way IDC to three screw for terminating lead-in at subs premises.

No 80A/RF2  – 3 way IDC to three screw for terminating lead-in at subs premises. with RF filter, not compatible with ADSL.

No 80B/RF3  – 3 way IDC to three screw for terminating lead-in at subs premises. with RF filter, compatible with ADSL.

No 81A – Provides master termination & circuitry for installing in a box or trunking (used with LJU6C).

No 84A – 3 pair IDC to 3 pair screw terminal block.

No 85B – Used for housing connections only, no terminals other than an earth terminal.

No 89A – 6 pair connection box, incorporates 12 separate IDC terminals.

BT92A – Used in RedCare (Telecom Red) installations to connect subscriber line to alarm panel. Similar to 80A

Box Connections

Box Connection 1A

Box Connection 1A

Box Connection 2A/10

Box Connection 2A/10

Box Connection 201D

Box Connection 201D – 10-pair

Box Connection 201D

Box Connection 201D – 20-pair

Box Connection 251

Box Connection 251

Box Connection 301A

Box Connection 301A

Box Connection 301A

Box Connection 301A