👉 Miswiring is a term in electrical engineering that refers to the failure of an electronic device or component due to physical damage, such as a malfunctioning switch, plug, or circuit breaker. Miswiring can occur during normal operation when the device does not have enough power to operate properly, or it can be caused by external factors like lightning strikes, temperature changes, or vibrations. Miswiring is usually detected through specific tests and inspections of the device, such as conducting a voltage drop test or
