UK 59 volts when light ceiling is off from switch

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baazab

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Oct 30, 2010
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HI everyone I'm getting 255 volts between live and earth natural to live on a live lighting circuit fed from 6amp rcbo ,

When switch off I'm getting 59volts between live and earth
Natural to live 59 volts

Any idea why
 
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Measure voltage across light switch.
I suspect a faulty switch.
 

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