Have you ever seen those touch lamps which turn on/off when you touch then? How do they work? A touch lamp is basically a touch sensitive kind of lamp. It means that there is no need to use a mechanical switch to turn them on or off. They are touch sensitive which means it will get automatically switched on and off with the help of your touch.

These touch lamps have a special built-in sensors which let you switch it on and off with the touch of your hand.

It is quite difficult to repair them because you will have to dissemble it and then replace the parts. But quite interestingly, it is of great use.

With the introduction of new and innovative technology we now have so many inventions taking place now. One of them is this touch lamp, which is making mechanical switches a part of the history now. They are popularly used as desk lamps and some of them even have attached clocks. These two-in-one lamps are extremely popular among the masses.

Touch lamps work on the principle of body capacitance. Body capacitance is a biological property of the human body which makes it a good capacitor and enables to store charge. This principle allows touch-switches and proximity detectors to connect with the human body the way they do. The motion-sensitive lamps you see on people’s patios senses the heat generated from the human body. They work on the principle of body warmth. It is precisely why humans can build up some static charge and get a shock when discharging too quickly.

Due to body capacitance, people can act as good antennas and also, some small televisions use people to increase reception. Have you ever realised that whenever you touch an antenna your TV picture gets clear? This is the exact reason why human touch acts as such good conductors.

Gone are the days when you had to flip or pull a switch to make it work and get a mechanical connection. Now with the help of your touch, these lamps will work just as well. No more digging holes in the walls to fix a switch boards. No more tripping on loose wires. Doesn’t that sound great?

This revolutionary touch lamp comes in many designs. You have the option to pick and choose from a range. They can be used for bedside reading or for decorative purposes too.