I just repaired a designer lamp of that style. It had about 13VAC running down the exposed arms. I did wonder about the safety of the design, but thought it must be just low enough to be "safe". On 6 May 2015 at 16:23, Denny Esterline wrote: > 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 > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .