In my cottage there are 4 lights in the hall (which runs the length of the building, about 60ft).
The first two lights are operated by a switch near the front door, the farthest two are operated by a switch near the back door, and in the middle is a double switch that can turn on/off both pairs of lights.
When I turn on the farthest from front door lights with either of the switches it immediately trips the breaker and all the lights go off - assuming it turn the switch back off I can reset the breaker and the first circuit works fine.
Sooooo…. where's the short circuit likely to be?
I have taken the switches apart and the wiring is sound, the light fittings (pendant types)appear to be ok although I haven't removed them from their wires - removing the 2 bulbs doesn't stop the breaker tripping if I then try turning it on again.
I hope that's a vaguely clear description!
Any ideas before I call a sparky?
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Faulty lighting circuit new
Faulty lighting circuit new