> > > Problem is that commercial smpsu for this application have LIVE 
> > > wires and the lamp has exposed metal arms to carry power.
> >
> > Not true. The commercial smpsu for halogen lamps with EC 
> rating does 
> > not have live wires.
> >
> > Peter
> 
>   True Peter. As long LIVE means "no isolation" like two 
> telescopic antennas used to carry low voltage/high current 
> and sustain the bulb too. Crazy invention.
> 
> Vasile


Hey, don't knock it!  Why rummage around for a 12+ voltish AC
transformer when you can just put a couple of alligator clips on your
lamp?

Some of them are noisy buggers, so you can test your power filtering
too!

Tony

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