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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    They started at the fuse box and started working outwards from there. They were tracing the first point, isolating it and then doing...
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Right sorry I have a new update. The lads came back with a new fuse switch to test because it was bugging them. They've found that when...
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Right so I've had 2 guys here for about 3 hours. They've been testing all sorts. They thought they had it traced to a faulty switch wire...
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    I doubt it. It's gone from only the downstairs switch to just the upstairs ones since the wires were moved.
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Reluctant as I don't want muck about with my wiring. Which is why I'm waiting on a few electricians. Post originally started about...
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    Benty1985 reacted to Harry Bloomfield's post in the thread Fuse box tripping? with Thanks Thanks.
    No it just involves disconnecting wires, in the ceiling roses.
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Haha glad it's not just me. I'm the same when I have to investigate issues at work. Root cause analysis is a pain
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Yeah I've messaged few including the original one. Just waiting on responses. Off work next week so I have more time to focus on getting...
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    Benty1985 reacted to pete01's post in the thread Fuse box tripping? with Thanks Thanks.
    If you dont mind a bit of darkness (you could use lamps) and you aren't in a rush I'd split the circuit and wait. If you dont fancy...
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Yeah nothing obvious in those locations so must be in the ceiling. I'd agree with rodent. Old houses that are still partially connected...
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Could moisture still be a factor? At the minure I'm thinking not. We've had a couple of hot days and this morning it's very cool. But...
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    Benty1985 reacted to pete01's post in the thread Fuse box tripping? with Thanks Thanks.
    No just disconnect the outgoing feed cable in the middle ish light?
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    3 lights. Vestibule, living room, kitchen. I take it this would involve pulling up the floor boards upstairs?
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    It's just this second tripped on the upstairs switch. No rain since Monday. What would be the next step here?
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    Benty1985 replied to the thread Fuse box tripping?.
    Yeah. My plan is to let it hammer it down again and that should narrow it down. If it trips then likely leak, damaged wiring. If not...
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