I've decided to leave it as it is as according to a google search, there is supposed to be a sag to allow for expansion of the cable and the wind.

Having said this, I can't remember there being a sag of aprox 3 ft before I had the guttering/fascia board work carried out


The picture isn't very clear but the telephone line is taped to the hook 'thingy' (below):


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The black tape is in the area highlighted in red

Is this likely to work loose with the weather ?

I did what I was advised and pretend that I was a passer by and report the allegedly dangerous line (in order to avoid BT Openreach's extortionate £130 charge for such a small job) but it looks like this work wasn't carried out after all as it's still the same.

I have therefore come to the conclusion that it must be safe after all !?

Any comments anyone

It is very usual to see the dropwire taped to a swan neck bracket in the fashion pictured. It's just to make it neater as it follows from the ring to the wall plate.

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

It is very usual to see the dropwire taped to a swan neck bracket in the fashion pictured. It's just to make it neater as it follows from the ring to the wall plate.

So it must be standard practice and therefore the method of taping the line to the bracket must be okay (weather issues, etc) or it wouldn't be used.

I'm relieved now

As Zarjaz says it is just for neatness. It does not take any strain whatsoever - the curly piece of steel wire is the critical part.

In reply to a post by MHC:

As Zarjaz says it is just for neatness. It does not take any strain whatsoever - the curly piece of steel wire is the critical part.

I see, thanks.

can i just ask did tht number evan work for u ?

It is not the normal practice to fix them to the facia board as it does not have the strength to hold a tensioned phone line.

They should be fixed to brick or solid wood timbers to give the required strength. Sometimes they can go through the facia and be secured into the roof timbers