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Old November 15th 04, 12:51 AM
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Today I found a box containing a lamp I purchased some years ago. Long
enough ago to have forgotten where I bought it. I do remember the woman
I bought it from made the lamp herself, in fact she had a whole line of
them. Anyway, the wiring is not coated with insulation. They're just
exposed copper wire with a plug attached at the end.

I'm nervous about plugging it in and possibly causing a short in the
electricity, which is probably why it's been sitting, un-used on the
shelf. If it is safe to use, as is, why doesn't it short out? I
thought if the two wires touched, that is what happens. Can someone
explain this to me and assure me that it _is_ safe to use, as it is a
beautiful piece.

Thanks,
smo




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Old November 15th 04, 06:35 PM
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Great idea! Thank you Gerry.

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Old November 22nd 04, 08:45 PM
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Also, just to be safe, (you don't want a fire hazard) why don't you wrap the
exposed wire with electrical tape. You can get rolls fo it 4 for $1 and the
dollar store.

Sincerely,
Valerie Chesnut
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Old November 26th 04, 06:26 PM
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Thanks again, Gerry, but as it turned out the lamp would not work. I
wound up rewiring it, using the regular wiring.

Also, just to be safe, (you don't want a fire
hazard) why don't you wrap the exposed wire
with electrical tape. You can get rolls fo it 4
for $1 and the dollar store.


I've just discovered liquid electrical tape and find it superior to the
usual stuff on rolls. Also comes in a variety of colors.

smo




 




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