Google image search "telescopic desk lamp", about six of the first dozen
have the light supported on a pair of telescopic antennas.
To keep from having "unsightly wires" they use the antenna sticks as the
conductors. So, yeah, 12V on parts that are more or less meant to be
touched while live.

Not my favorite bit of kit...


-Denny
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