How To Track A Short Circuit In A Lighting Circuit

[AP Electrical]

With no easy way coming forward to isolate the problem, I took the simple route and rewired the 3 lights. Seems to have solved the problem and probably the safest option given the circumstances although I've now got a wall to patch up.
Thanks to those who tried to help.

Nice one iangorrie, now don't forget to inform LBC as kitchen is considered a special location and you've rewired a circuit.

AP

 

[Specialist]

With no easy way coming forward to isolate the problem, I took the simple route and rewired the 3 lights. Seems to have solved the problem and probably the safest option given the circumstances although I've now got a wall to patch up.
Thanks to those who tried to help.

To be honest: Unless you know what your doing, have proper test equipment & know how to use it, then there is no easy option. Re-wired them ?

 

[Rauer]

Do u really think he is going to inform his lbc?

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Do u really think he is going to inform his lbc?

Lets not get on this blokes case. he asked for advice, and by hook or by crook he solved his own problem. The fix maybe good or bad, that is not for us to judge, but he is happy with it. As for LABC, he has no need to inform them, irrespective of whether or not he has rewired this circuit, why, because Part P cannot be policed, and if something goes wrong he will carry the can and is highly unlikely to sue himself.

Cheers............Howard

 

[AP Electrical]

Do u really think he is going to inform his lbc?

We dont make the rules, we dont break the rules!!!!!, thats what my momma taught me.

 

[Rauer]

He sounds similar to alot of farmers!

 

[telectrix]

to be honest, he's replaced some dodgy wiring. IMO that is a repair , and so not notifiable.

 

[1shortcircuit]

to be honest, he's replaced some dodgy wiring

Like for like too I imagine, using the exact same routes and all in very good time too:thumbsup

 

[AP Electrical]

Tbf said with tounge in cheek, but saying that policed or not the law is the law and I only think it fair to be straight with the guy - As in I've done my bit by informing him.
And regarding notifiable works from the literature I have it would be notifiable.

 

[telectrix]

IMO, replacing a bit of duff cable is the same as replacing a duff socket/light fitting. as long as it's the same csa, same ( ish) route.

 

[AP Electrical]

IMO, replacing a bit of duff cable is the same as replacing a duff socket/light fitting. as long as it's the same csa, same ( ish) route.

I dont disagree, but I dont know the guy and have'nt seen his work- for all we know he could have used bell wire!! - (sure you didnt ian! btw). I'm very selective as to anything I say regarding tech issue's on a public forum as I dont want a nasty knock on the door with someone saying Its all your fault!!!