What is this virgin wall socket? (New Build)

[richtea86]

Hey all,

Moving into a new build house, and whilst having a tour of a different plot (same house spec, as mine is still being built), I noticed on the wall of the living room are these sockets:

There is also the same socket found in one of the bedrooms.

Are these existing sockets where we can choose where to have the router? (ie. bedroom or living room).

Thanks in advance! 

[gary_dexter]

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@richtea86 wrote:

Hey all,

Moving into a new build house, and whilst having a tour of a different plot (same house spec, as mine is still being built), I noticed on the wall of the living room are these sockets:

There is also the same socket found in one of the bedrooms.

Are these existing sockets where we can choose where to have the router? (ie. bedroom or living room).

Thanks in advance! 

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Probably yes - the bedroom ones were likely from a TiVo box previously.

[-tony-]

if its a new build how will there have been a previous tivo box Gary 

the plates certainly carry the VM logo but its whats behind them that matters - whats there says nothing

[richtea86]

Thanks Gary, I know the pic is awaiting approval - so it can't be seen yet, but will make it more clear as to what the sockets look like (they have the virgin logo on them).

The house is new build, so there should be no remnants from any previous tenants.

Thanks.

[gary_dexter]

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@-tony- wrote:

if its a new build how will there have been a previous tivo box Gary 

the plates certainly carry the VM logo but its whats behind them that matters - whats there says nothing

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Because "new build" doesn't just refer to houses that are "just built" on a lot with no previous occupants.

It also refers to houses built within the last XX years that use a similar build-style and material that isn't the "classIc" brick build.

[goslow · Accepted solution]

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@richtea86 wrote:

Hey all,

Moving into a new build house, and whilst having a tour of a different plot (same house spec, as mine is still being built), I noticed on the wall of the living room are these sockets:

There is also the same socket found in one of the bedrooms.

Are these existing sockets where we can choose where to have the router? (ie. bedroom or living room).

Thanks in advance! 

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Have a look at the VM handbook for new builds pg 19 to 22 for some examples of how VM wire up new houses

https://www.virginmedia.com/content/dam/virginmedia/dotcom/images/shop/downloads/New-Build-Handbook-...

In your photo, the blanking plates are removed during installation of the VM service and replaced with specific connection modules. As mentioned by @-tony-, the actual function available at each location will depend on what types of cables have been installed behind the faceplates.

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[-tony-]

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@gary_dexter wrote:

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@-tony- wrote:

if its a new build how will there have been a previous tivo box Gary 

the plates certainly carry the VM logo but its whats behind them that matters - whats there says nothing

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Because "new build" doesn't just refer to houses that are "just built" on a lot with no previous occupants.

It also refers to houses built within the last XX years that use a similar build-style and material that isn't the "classIc" brick build.

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what????????? - 

the op said - Moving into a new build house, and whilst having a tour of a different plot (same house spec, as mine is still being built),

and your comment was made before you could see the image - your crystal ball needs a clean

[gary_dexter]

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@-tony- wrote:

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@gary_dexter wrote:

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@-tony- wrote:

if its a new build how will there have been a previous tivo box Gary 

the plates certainly carry the VM logo but its whats behind them that matters - whats there says nothing

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Because "new build" doesn't just refer to houses that are "just built" on a lot with no previous occupants.

It also refers to houses built within the last XX years that use a similar build-style and material that isn't the "classIc" brick build.

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what????????? - 

the op said - Moving into a new build house, and whilst having a tour of a different plot (same house spec, as mine is still being built),

and your comment was made before you could see the image - your crystal ball needs a clean

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OK Tony - don’t hurt your legs climbing down off that high horse of yours… 🙄