Comments on: Coil Lamp Uses Extension Cord for Power and Looks

By: Lanceamatic

Lanceamatic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:40:56 +0000

Someone should introduce the concept of ‘induction’ to the designer of this thing.

granted, at the levels the bulb is drawing, the heat produced is probably very low, but it just seems like a bad idea.

technabob — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:21:39 +0000

Yeah, I’d think that unless you were connecting a 1500 watt heater through this cord, there’s no worry about heat

Craighton Berman — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:46:12 +0000

I’ve had this lamp running for 3 months straight, and it never heated beyond a minimal level that would be expected for a CFL bulb.

technabob — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:06:39 +0000

I think it has something to do with the potential to generate heat. But with those thick outdoor heavy duty cords, I think you’re just fine.

Peter — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:54:55 +0000

One of the first things I learnt as a electrical trades assistant is not to use coiled/tangled extension leads. I never found out why though.

technabob — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:37:24 +0000

It would be even cooler wrapped in an electroluminescent cord like this:
http://www.geekologie.com/2006/10/power_aware_cord_tells_you_how.php

technabob — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:33:11 +0000

No prob. You did all the hard work coming up with the thing and making them! Kudos for the LEGO remote too.

Craighton Berman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:50:09 +0000

Thanks for the post Technabob. @Youjustlostthegame: The DIY version ships flat packed; you supply the cord– and save on shipping & assembly. Win Win.

Youjustlostthegame — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:47:27 +0000

THAT IS AWESOME.
You could even change the light color by using a different power cord.
Wonder how much shipping costs because those cords are heavy!