On 14/03/2012 19:47, AL_n wrote:
Can anyone give me any tips on how to locate a short in my house lighting
circuit?

I was sitting here at my desk and the whole upstairs lighting went out. The
circuit breaker had flipped. When I tried to un-flip it, I saw a spark and
it wouldn't flip back, so I conclude the short is still present.

No alterations have been made to the wiring for several weeks here, so I
can't imagine what might have happened. I don't have rats in the loft.


Given the circumstance, a lamp failed short would seem most likely. Turn
off / remove bulbs to try to find it.


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Cheers,

John.

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