Electrical Problem With Bathroom Light Switch

';	When switching on bathroom light my fuse box trips. Have checked all the wiring to light switch and light and they seem to be connected… © By: Dave Rongey

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Background: Tom , a Homeowner from Herne Bay, Kent, UK
[ad#block]Question: When switching on bathroom light my fuse box trips. Have checked all the wiring to light switch and light and they seem to be connected. when first installed it was ok 8 months ago but for past 2 months my fuse box keep tripping when switching light on

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Tom.

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