Electrical

damp lighting circuit - how long should I give it to dry out?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.48 PM

Hi, we went away for two weeks over xmas and returned to find main rccb tripped and all electrics out. Tried to reset but would not, manged to isolate problem to the downstairs lighting circuit, switched that off at consumer board and reset main rccb no probs. There had also been water ingress into the house whilst away so my thoughts are damp somewhere affecting downstairs lights (checked all fittings and switches all seem dry so guess is somewhere hidden away). Have done best to stop water getting in and put heating on full to try and dry everything out, two days later and lights are still tripping main rccb whenever I turn the circuit on. Can anyone let me know how long i should give it to dry out before getting someone in, i know this is a bit of a how long is a piece of string question but would appreciate all and any help as want to try and avoid calling out and paying for an electrician just to tell me its damp. I want to make sure I've given best chance of ruling out the most obvious cause before calling someone out, thank you