How deep should Telstra cables be?

The minimum depth of cover for these conduits is normally 300 mm or 450 mm if the conduit runs parallel with the property boundary for some distance before it enters the property.

Can I open a Telstra pit?

1. The lead-in cable is normally coiled up in the nearest pit ready to draw through the lead-in conduit to the building. The cable is only to be drawn in by the Telstra installer. Non-Telstra persons are not authorised to open Telstra pits or to draw in the lead-in cable.

Where is my Telstra pit?

Telstra pits are those concrete lids in driveways, on footpaths, and the corners of your house in the nature strip next door to your neighbour.

What are electrical pits used for?

Pits are lighter and therefore less cumbersome than traditional concrete pits, making them suitable for use in carparks, streetscapes, sports venues, driveways, industrial sites, urban distribution and airports.

Where is the best place to install a Telstra pit?

Fairly good rule to go by, is that a Telstra pit will generally be installed between every second house. So a good place to start looking is around the Electricity Box on the footpath, and if you can’t find it there, head to the opposite corner of your property and check.

Where does the lead come from for a Telstra pit?

Generally, a lead in cable will be fed directly from the pit, into your property. Telstra pits are strategically positioned, starting from the Telstra Exchange, conduits run underground past all the houses in your neighbourhood with pits mainly for place of inspection and distribution of cables.

What are the dimensions of a P9 pit cover?

P9 Pit and concrete pit covers are designed and manufactured to NBN and Telstra specifications. A x B x C x D x E – Overall Dimensions F x G x H – Clear Opening Size Please note: Gasket covers are available for Telstra approved plastic pits.

How do I set up my Telstra TV?

If your Telstra TV has an antenna port, you can connect it to an antenna wall socket or an indoor antenna. You’ll need to provide your own antenna cable. Enter your Wi-Fi password, if required. To connect via Ethernet cable: Press OK on your Telstra TV remote control. You’ll then be shown a screen at the determined definition.