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Now that I know what the problem is and know its not as big a job as I feared and doesn't involve lots of time and money, I'm more than happy to get it fixed by a competent electrician.

Thanks for all your advice and help. This is a great forum! Was taking another look at the rose ceiling light tonight to see if I was to take it apart I might be able to see into the ceiling space. Turned the MCB on so as the light was working in the room. Heard the bang and it came from...

Many thanks for your help. I will contact a qualified electrician and request that this test is carried out. This would be easier than asking upstairs neighbours to take up their shower unit, as not sure how well they'd be willing to do that! If the test proves that this is the likely...

Have had a look on Google this morning and on Youtube and it doesn't appear that the multimeter the electrician used was an Insulation Resistance Tester - based on instruments I saw on video. Does this test detect if there is damp or will it just detect a problem with resistance, which I...

Not sure what type of multimeter he used. All I know is he tested light fittings and said they were OK. He was out to fit a new light and didn't have much time to investigate problem. Thanks for your help. I'm guessing myself its a damp problem and will speak to upstairs to see how well...

Hi, having a problem with MCB tripping for lights in a two bed flat. Would appreciate any help. Problem started before xmas. MCB tips sometimes if either light is switched on. Time can vary from few mins to 30 mins but can even trip before I've a chance to turn either light on i.e. seconds...