On Wed, May 06, 2015 at 03:44:36PM +1200, RussellMc wrote:
> 1. Would you expect the arrangement described below in a domestic
> appliance (Say a halogen bulb based desk lamp).

No, I didn't expect it before I saw it.

> 2. Would you expect it to meet regulatory standards?
> (Bonus - what standards does or doesn't it meet. )

No.  Bonus declined.  ;-)

> 3. Is it safe?

It's perfectly safe, it won't be harmed.

But combine it with humans and it becomes unsafe.

> 4. Would you have such in your home?

Yes.

> 5. Do you know f you have one?

I've several.  They match your description.  On two of them I've
ripped out the halogen bulb and reflector and fitted an MR16 LED.
Ugly, but works.

I'm thinking of wrapping the conductors in polyimide tape, having had
no luck in finding an insulating tape using the same adhesive out here.

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