Comments on: Dezeen Platform: Manuel Netto

By: Jon Grant

Jon Grant — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:07:52 +0000

I like it. I can see that if positioned correctly in a bedroom for example, you can have a desk light, floor light, and maybe even a bunk-bed high style light for reading in bed! All with one bulb, nice.

By: Manel

Manel — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:46:08 +0000

Hello David,
The sockets are only hot whenever the plug on the handle is connected. The sockets used are already in production and are also used in other domestic appliances. The is no risk of any child for how small his hand could e to touch it with his fingers. Or tongue….

Thank you.

By: David

David — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:56:32 +0000

I have to wonder if the vacant docking points are always "hot", since you don't ever truly turn off the lamp. "Electrical current is only passed through the bulb when it’s attached to specific docking points", but from what I can tell it's always passing through the vacant sockets. That seems rather risky for a household with children. Especially that horizontal socket that's about eye level with an inquisitive kid whose had their fingers in their mouth. Just an observation.

By: Red Pill Junkie

Red Pill Junkie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:38:52 +0000

OK, I get it now :)

Still, I'm kind of concerned about burning hazards from handling a hot light bulb. And yes, I can see the 'handle' has been expressly designed to be long enough. But still, humans are often clumsy and careless.

By: Red Pill Junkie

Red Pill Junkie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:35:00 +0000

Thanks, Michael. Your explanation makes a lot more sense :)