1. Turn off the power. This is the most important step, as you do not want to be working with live wires.
2. Set your multimeter to the continuity setting. This is usually denoted by a symbol that looks like a diode or a horseshoe.
3. Touch one probe of the multimeter to the live wire and the other probe to the neutral wire. If the multimeter beeps or the display shows a low resistance reading, then you have a short circuit.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all of the wires in the circuit. If you find any other short circuits, then you will need to repair them before you can safely turn the power back on.
Method 2: Using a Light Bulb
1. Turn off the power.
2. Connect a light bulb in series with the circuit. This can be done by connecting one end of the light bulb to the live wire and the other end to the neutral wire.
3. Turn the power back on. If the light bulb lights up, then you have a short circuit.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all of the wires in the circuit. If you find any other short circuits, then you will need to repair them before you can safely turn the power back on.
