What? They are literally trained & equipped to go up ladders & work at heights.

So I'm disabled if I can't do x then I shoukdnt expect a workman to do it? OK taking it to an extreme there but come on. Whilst an OR guy probably won't install to the roof apex that was still a rather clumsy way of putting it

I think it was the working in the loft he was referring to.

"The shape of the house is not really relevant"

It is relevant as one can then determine how much higher the entry point could be. If a flat roof then not much higher but a gable can be an extra 2 - 3 metres.

Does the ONT ever need to be switched off / on again (rebooted)? If so then a more accessible location might be better.

In reply to a post by Rekusu:

The loft would be best.

I like the idea of preparing a hole but don't think that will happen as apart from not having a 12" (or longer drill bit), the current BT line position is near the apex of the roof which is around 9-10 meter high. Don't have a ladder that long and if I did, I would not be going up there. I don't bounce as I used to!!!

Long drill bits are not so expensive. Can't you drill the hole from the loft outwards?

"Can't you drill the hole from the loft outward"

Liable to blast a large chunk off the face of the brick as the bit breaks through.

"Can't you drill the hole from the loft outward"

Liable to blast a large chunk off the face of the brick as the bit breaks through.

It's a timber frame house with cedar cladding where the current BT cable enters. Probably not a problem to drill from inside, but the cedar is quite soft and would really need some kind of backing to support it as the drill exits.

Thanks for the clarification; it is looking somewhat more encouraging.

As for looking at the ONT lights or re-booting, access to the loft is excellent with a large ceiling hatch and attached loft ladder.

In reply to a post by broadband66:

Does the ONT ever need to be switched off / on again (rebooted)? If so then a more accessible location might be better.

They really are very reliable in my experience. You could always ask your spark to fit the 13A socket on a switched feed spur.

However on the whole I actually think it’s better installed in a more readily accessible location.

So if the ONT requires switching off / on again then you will have to drop the hatch / ladder and climb up. Seems like a bit of hassle.

I know these things aren't pretty but surely an easily accessible ONT would be more practical?

You’re more likely to want to plug a direct patch lead into the Ethernet port, rather than power it on/off for any reset purposes.

[and yes, I know you can run a network cable to the ONT so you don’t have to be next to it to ‘directly’ connect.]

I agree with your logic / sentiment. IT gear doesn’t need to be on display, but it shouldn’t require ladders etc to access normally.

Edited by Pheasant (Fri 05-Mar-21 17:25:31)

In reply to a post by broadband66:

So if the ONT requires switching off / on again then you will have to drop the hatch / ladder and climb up. Seems like a bit of hassle.

A smart plug soon solves that...