The mobile racks we used in broadcast TV had 10mm earth cable connected it was a multi strand (very fine) not like the solid 7/9 core in general earthing but if it’s a fixed rack that’s not an issue.
Orange (3) is bell so not really necessary 2&5 line The polarity these days is not so important. The old Trim phones were polarity conscious! As an aside BT don’t like people messing with the master box and have prosecuted in the past. The new master boxes have a clamp system for the cables.
why not install a 40w thermostat oil filled rad (tube) under it and leave it on 24/7 let the stat do the work! It would all need to be installed in an enclosure.