Recent content by DOTElectrical

It is possible, not very common though, how old is existing wiring? Did you try unscrewing your switch from wall and re-checking continuity? Might be worth waiting for electrician...where in the UK are you?

well i would stop and think about where you have changed anything. if you have just altered that ceiling rose, turning it into a choc-box, and also you have repositioned a cable at the switch, this correct? if so i would start by unscrewing the switch from the wall removing the screws, then...

if you are just putting your test leads on a live and the earth, without have joined live and earth together somewhere, then that would indicate that they are touching somewhere. Any continuity between a live and an earth with cause the fuse to blow/trip when turned on.

I take it you have linked the live and earth at the switch or somewhere to get the continuity reading?

i wouldn't jump to the conclusion that there is something wrong with the rest of the circuit if you havn't changed anything else. please post a picture of the connections at the choc box. sounds more like youve mixed up a live and a neutral somewhere. A picture of the switch connections for...

Could you possibly take a photo of the connections in your chocbox, seeing always helps.