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From: zemon@felix.UUCP (Art Zemon)
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Subject: Re: Telco-style push down blocks and stranded cable
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Date: Thu, 8-Jan-87 17:19:09 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan  8 17:19:09 1987
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In article <600@mit-amt.MEDIA.MIT.EDU> holtzman@media-lab.MEDIA.MIT.EDU (Henry N. Holtzman) writes:
>Do not use standard punch down blocks and stranded wire.
>
>Let me repeat, do not use standard punch down blocks and stranded wire.
>
>Even if you get a good connection, you will probably sever all but one
>or two strands of the wire.  Next time you work on the block you may
>pull on the cable and break the remaining strands.
>
>In fact, you should not use standard punch down blocks with anything
>but wire which is meant to go in them.  If you use the wrong gauge or
>the wrong softness wire then you can either ruin the block, or get a
>bad (immediately, or time decaying) connection.

I disagree with all of that.  I'm using standard telco
style punch down blocks and have had nothing but good
experiences.  The blocks show no appreciable signs of wear
(and even if they do die early, they only cost about $13).
I have used a number of different brands of standed cable,
all about 22 or 24 gauge.  Removing the cables is tough;
the blocks hold on very tight and the cables are not broken
by the "teeth."  I have examined a number of cables after
removal and the strands are not broken.

Feel free to write or call if you have more questions.  My
phone number is (714)966-2344.
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