1970's Century 100 Lava Lite Wax Problems - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T09:32:21Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A849232&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank You
tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-11:1566398:Comment:8509782021-10-11T03:03:17.117ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p>Thank You</p>
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<p></p> i believe that any addition…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-10:1566398:Comment:8510172021-10-10T23:19:21.680ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>i believe that any addition should be prepared properly, but in reality, you are probably ok adding 1 tsp while hot, just let it vapor in the hot wax</p>
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<p>please wait until you see any difference before modifying the master fluid or wax<br></br>it may not be needed<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Judy Streit said:…</cite></p>
<p>i believe that any addition should be prepared properly, but in reality, you are probably ok adding 1 tsp while hot, just let it vapor in the hot wax</p>
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<p>please wait until you see any difference before modifying the master fluid or wax<br/>it may not be needed<br/> <br/> <cite>Judy Streit said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A850977&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment850977"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I do have another century with a heat shield so I will give that a try. If I would try Vaseline, how much would you suggest and would I add it into the lamp when its hot and running or turned off and cold? Appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Have a nice day!</p>
<p>Judy</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?page=1&commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A850778&x=1#1566398Comment850778"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Polyboost is a microcriystilene wax that has binding characteristics</p>
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<p>you can try a teaspoon of vaseline (no need to do the removal with petroleum jelly) or a small amount of mineral oil.<br/>Both will change the specific gravity/density of the wax and create flotation</p>
<p>Your wax has apparently aged and it lost its chemical properties</p>
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<p>before you proceed with ANY More chemical changes,.you should be running a 40-watt appliance bulb.</p>
<p>Sometimes missing, a century should have an aluminum ring-shaped heat shield that sits under the light bulb to focus heat up and direct some light down to the starlight base, If you do not have it, it will never get hot enough to make flotation (125F)</p>
<p>If you went to a larger wattage bulb or a halogen reflector, then you need to have a dimmer</p>
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</blockquote> I do have another century wit…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-10:1566398:Comment:8509772021-10-10T19:16:46.445ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p>I do have another century with a heat shield so I will give that a try. If I would try Vaseline, how much would you suggest and would I add it into the lamp when its hot and running or turned off and cold? Appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Have a nice day!</p>
<p>Judy</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Claude J said:…</cite></p>
<p>I do have another century with a heat shield so I will give that a try. If I would try Vaseline, how much would you suggest and would I add it into the lamp when its hot and running or turned off and cold? Appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Have a nice day!</p>
<p>Judy</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?page=1&commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A850778&x=1#1566398Comment850778"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Polyboost is a microcriystilene wax that has binding characteristics</p>
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<p>you can try a teaspoon of vaseline (no need to do the removal with petroleum jelly) or a small amount of mineral oil.<br/>Both will change the specific gravity/density of the wax and create flotation</p>
<p>Your wax has apparently aged and it lost its chemical properties</p>
<p></p>
<p>before you proceed with ANY More chemical changes,.you should be running a 40-watt appliance bulb.</p>
<p>Sometimes missing, a century should have an aluminum ring-shaped heat shield that sits under the light bulb to focus heat up and direct some light down to the starlight base, If you do not have it, it will never get hot enough to make flotation (125F)</p>
<p>If you went to a larger wattage bulb or a halogen reflector, then you need to have a dimmer</p>
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</blockquote> Polyboost is a microcriystile…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-10:1566398:Comment:8507782021-10-10T16:54:00.431ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Polyboost is a microcriystilene wax that has binding characteristics</p>
<p></p>
<p>you can try a teaspoon of vaseline (no need to do the removal with petroleum jelly) or a small amount of mineral oil.<br></br>Both will change the specific gravity/density of the wax and create flotation</p>
<p>Your wax has apparently aged and it lost its chemical properties</p>
<p></p>
<p>before you proceed with ANY More chemical changes,.you should be running a 40-watt appliance bulb.</p>
<p>Sometimes missing,…</p>
<p>Polyboost is a microcriystilene wax that has binding characteristics</p>
<p></p>
<p>you can try a teaspoon of vaseline (no need to do the removal with petroleum jelly) or a small amount of mineral oil.<br/>Both will change the specific gravity/density of the wax and create flotation</p>
<p>Your wax has apparently aged and it lost its chemical properties</p>
<p></p>
<p>before you proceed with ANY More chemical changes,.you should be running a 40-watt appliance bulb.</p>
<p>Sometimes missing, a century should have an aluminum ring-shaped heat shield that sits under the light bulb to focus heat up and direct some light down to the starlight base, If you do not have it, it will never get hot enough to make flotation (125F)</p>
<p>If you went to a larger wattage bulb or a halogen reflector, then you need to have a dimmer</p> Hello
I removed the liquid th…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-10:1566398:Comment:8508682021-10-10T15:27:10.552ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p>Hello</p>
<p>I removed the liquid then heated the wax and added the polyboost. Stirred it gently and heated it for approx. 45 minutes. I allowed time for it to cool and then added the liquid back in. I also tired a 65 watt bulb and after it got hot the bubbles all raised to the top in one clump. Is there anything else I could try to make it flow?</p>
<p>Thanks Judy<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Claude J said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hello</p>
<p>I removed the liquid then heated the wax and added the polyboost. Stirred it gently and heated it for approx. 45 minutes. I allowed time for it to cool and then added the liquid back in. I also tired a 65 watt bulb and after it got hot the bubbles all raised to the top in one clump. Is there anything else I could try to make it flow?</p>
<p>Thanks Judy<br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?page=1&commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A850974&x=1#1566398Comment850974"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Sorry, the lamp alone is not hot enough to activate all properties of waxes. <br/>Some waxes also melt at varying degrees...<br/>Did you remove the master fluid?</p>
<p>Melt the wax, remove it, cook to 180F in a water bath to actvvate<br/>Follow suggests for amounts added,..</p>
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</blockquote> Sorry, the lamp alone is not…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-10:1566398:Comment:8509742021-10-10T00:43:45.760ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Sorry, the lamp alone is not hot enough to activate all properties of waxes. <br/>Some waxes also melt at varying degrees...<br/>Did you remove the master fluid?</p>
<p>Melt the wax, remove it, cook to 180F in a water bath to actvvate<br/>Follow suggests for amounts added,..</p>
<p>Sorry, the lamp alone is not hot enough to activate all properties of waxes. <br/>Some waxes also melt at varying degrees...<br/>Did you remove the master fluid?</p>
<p>Melt the wax, remove it, cook to 180F in a water bath to actvvate<br/>Follow suggests for amounts added,..</p> Good Morning Claude
I added 1…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-09:1566398:Comment:8507722021-10-09T14:59:18.821ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>I added 1 teaspoon of the Polyboost and this is how the wax looks. Wondering if you could give me advice as what my next step would be to fix this. Appreciate your expert opinion.</p>
<p>Thanks Much</p>
<p>Judy</p>
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<p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>I added 1 teaspoon of the Polyboost and this is how the wax looks. Wondering if you could give me advice as what my next step would be to fix this. Appreciate your expert opinion.</p>
<p>Thanks Much</p>
<p>Judy</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9660346893?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMG_9814.JPG</a></p> Claude J said:
Well, the m…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-10-09:1566398:Comment:8508532021-10-09T14:46:57.699ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A849335#1566398Comment849260"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><br></br> Well, the minimum order is more than you will use in years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/</a></p>
<p><br></br>I have some Polyboost in stock, <br></br>I…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A849335#1566398Comment849260"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><br/> Well, the minimum order is more than you will use in years.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/" target="_blank">https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/</a></p>
<p><br/>I have some Polyboost in stock, <br/>I will send you some for free-just pay postage</p>
<p>Email me @ lavalabcreations@gmail with our info and we can proceed from there<br/> <cite>Judy Streit said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A849335&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment849335"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>Where can I buy either the Polyboost or Vybar?</p>
<p>Thanks Much!</p>
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</blockquote> Well, the minimum order is m…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-08-31:1566398:Comment:8492602021-08-31T14:25:26.105ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p><br></br> Well, the minimum order is more than you will use in years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/" target="_blank">https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/</a></p>
<p><br></br>I have some Polyboost in stock, <br></br>I will send you some for free-just pay postage</p>
<p>Email me @ lavalabcreations@gmail with our info and we can proceed from there<br></br> <cite>Judy Streit said:…</cite></p>
<p><br/> Well, the minimum order is more than you will use in years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/" target="_blank">https://www.clarussp.com/polyboost/</a></p>
<p><br/>I have some Polyboost in stock, <br/>I will send you some for free-just pay postage</p>
<p>Email me @ lavalabcreations@gmail with our info and we can proceed from there<br/> <cite>Judy Streit said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/1970-s-century-100-lava-lite-wax-problems-1?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A849335&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment849335"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>Where can I buy either the Polyboost or Vybar?</p>
<p>Thanks Much!</p>
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</blockquote> Good Morning Claude
Where can…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-08-31:1566398:Comment:8493352021-08-31T13:36:03.914ZJudy Streithttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JudyStreit
<p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>Where can I buy either the Polyboost or Vybar?</p>
<p>Thanks Much!</p>
<p>Good Morning Claude</p>
<p>Where can I buy either the Polyboost or Vybar?</p>
<p>Thanks Much!</p>