River piracyDomestic, the short circuiting of a meander, such as at Coo in the Ardennes; Foreign, such as Shoalhaven River, Australiastream has captured river.

An inner casing of wood which projects a few inches above the lead lining is necessary in order to avoid any chance of "short circuiting" or damage to the lead from the accidental falling of anodes or any article which might cut the lead.

One day there was evidence of short circuiting, and Holroyd, making an unwary examinationit was in the afternoongot a rather severe shock.