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How to Trace a Short Circuit


How to Trace a Short Circuit

November 29, 2019 at 8:57 AM

The term short circuit is often used pretty liberally to refer to a whole range of electrical issues and malfunctions. However, a short circuit specifically occurs when a circuit is configured in a way that allows current to travel down an unintended path. Often, whatever wire or path the electrical current heads down is "short" in that it has a low electrical resistance. The sudden influx of so much current can result in a spark or a blown fuse.

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