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    Feb 11, 2012, 03:01 PM
    Changing switch- bathroom light and bathroom fan/light blowing breaker
    I replaced the vanity light. Then replaced both switches. The fan/light come on, The vanity light blows the breaker. There are three sets of wires, all three are black/white/copper ground. I have one set attached to one switch, the other 2 sets are attached to the fan switch.
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    Feb 12, 2012, 04:07 AM
    Disconnect the vanity light, at the light, to determine if the short is the light or in the switches.

    I am assuming you put the wiring back exactly as found when you changed the switches.
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