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If it's affecting all 3 conductors it sounds like a JB which is wet or a choc block buried in plaster. Like Handyspark says use the low res ohmmeter. Could even be mice chewing through the PVC under the boards.
 
If it's affecting all 3 conductors it sounds like a JB which is wet or a choc block buried in plaster. Like Handyspark says use the low res ohmmeter. Could even be mice chewing through the PVC under the boards.

Mate: Read the thread, he's already found & sorted the problem. lol
 

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