Dimmers - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T07:43:54Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/dimmers-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A694447&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm going to give the distill…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-20:1566398:Comment:6943652019-06-20T01:11:30.369ZJimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Jim543
<p>I'm going to give the distilled water a shot. Thanks. <br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
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<p>If flotation is an issue afterward, use Propelyene glycol.</p>
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<p>It is best to invest in a bottle capper</p>
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<p>I'm going to give the distilled water a shot. Thanks. <br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/dimmers-2?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A694446#1566398Comment694447"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>For small quantities missing, just add distilled water to the desired level</p>
<p>If flotation is an issue afterward, use Propelyene glycol.</p>
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<p>It is best to invest in a bottle capper</p>
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</blockquote> Agreed.
its a simple formula…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-19:1566398:Comment:6941842019-06-19T16:09:51.543ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Agreed.</p>
<p>its a simple formula</p>
<p>less wattage = More propylene glycol for flotation</p>
<p>There is a midline where the wax will not melt properly so it's usually best to stick with basics.</p>
<p>And, there is a 12VDC dimmer available. …</p>
<p>Agreed.</p>
<p>its a simple formula</p>
<p>less wattage = More propylene glycol for flotation</p>
<p>There is a midline where the wax will not melt properly so it's usually best to stick with basics.</p>
<p>And, there is a 12VDC dimmer available. <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Inline-PWM-12-Volt-2-Amp-Dimmer-for-LED-Strips-with-DC-Jack-US-Seller/302877302882?hash=item4684e4e062:g:ptQAAMXQO21RxJOI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Inline-PWM-12-Volt-2-Amp-Dimmer-for-LED-Strips-with-DC-Jack-US-Seller/302877302882?hash=item4684e4e062:g:ptQAAMXQO21RxJOI</a></p>
<p>Some dimmers even have remote controls</p>
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<p></p> Jim, it's entirely dependent…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-19:1566398:Comment:6942582019-06-19T15:44:36.689Zandy rosshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/andyross
<p>Jim, it's entirely dependent on what dimmers you buy... they are fitted like an inline switch, a comfortable/convenient distance from the base, obviously... though the Colossus ones were built into the base (and not very good by some accounts)</p>
<p>The ones I use are <strong>Relco,</strong> made by the Italian firm that made the dimmers fitted to Mathmos Lunars - they do a small one for less powerful bulbs (40-100w I think) as the model for Lunars is OK up to 300w but doesn't operate below…</p>
<p>Jim, it's entirely dependent on what dimmers you buy... they are fitted like an inline switch, a comfortable/convenient distance from the base, obviously... though the Colossus ones were built into the base (and not very good by some accounts)</p>
<p>The ones I use are <strong>Relco,</strong> made by the Italian firm that made the dimmers fitted to Mathmos Lunars - they do a small one for less powerful bulbs (40-100w I think) as the model for Lunars is OK up to 300w but doesn't operate below ??30w.</p>
<p>If they make them for US voltage I can certainly recommend them, but I know Claude has experience in this area and can guide you for US dimmers if not. They can be quite tricky to fit, a fiddly wiring job.</p>
<p>Btw, one thought - I'm increasingly playing with lower wattage bulbs to overcome the problem of overheating, especially on wall lamps where you can't fit a dimmer... eg a Mathmos Jet (original spec was 40w golfball, with older formulation wax, then down to 30w reflector) I'm successfully running without dimmer on 25w reflectors - it's a fine line, as 25w golfballs weren't sufficiently powerful. The key issue is get the mix dead right first, obviously - but it's worth remembering that the correct bulb on the original spec may no longer be right with your new mix...</p> For small quantities missing,…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-19:1566398:Comment:6944472019-06-19T14:47:05.553ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>For small quantities missing, just add distilled water to the desired level</p>
<p>If flotation is an issue afterward, use Propelyene glycol.</p>
<p></p>
<p>It is best to invest in a bottle capper</p>
<p>For small quantities missing, just add distilled water to the desired level</p>
<p>If flotation is an issue afterward, use Propelyene glycol.</p>
<p></p>
<p>It is best to invest in a bottle capper</p> Andy, I've been thinking abou…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-19:1566398:Comment:6944462019-06-19T14:42:58.696ZJimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Jim543
<p>Andy, I've been thinking about attempting the refurb but my Century lamps aren't quite at that point. I have a lamps from the 80's, Midnight and Silver Streak I think, that are short a few inches of water each so I may attempt to add some water. Do you have reference for instructions on the retro-fit?I have seen a lot of "how-to's" online but don't know if there's a favorite or definitive source for it. </p>
<p>Andy, I've been thinking about attempting the refurb but my Century lamps aren't quite at that point. I have a lamps from the 80's, Midnight and Silver Streak I think, that are short a few inches of water each so I may attempt to add some water. Do you have reference for instructions on the retro-fit?I have seen a lot of "how-to's" online but don't know if there's a favorite or definitive source for it. </p> I believe - Goo-Kit) need le…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-18:1566398:Comment:6942552019-06-18T22:41:30.890ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em> I believe - Goo-Kit) need less heat than originally-installed lavas, so a dimmer comes in handy there</em></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Yes, Correct!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>the paraffin blend uses less heat to make the goo rise</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em> I believe - Goo-Kit) need less heat than originally-installed lavas, so a dimmer comes in handy there</em></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Yes, Correct!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>the paraffin blend uses less heat to make the goo rise</strong></span></p> Hi from across the pond! Clau…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-18:1566398:Comment:6942502019-06-18T16:45:46.416Zandy rosshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/andyross
<p>Hi from across the pond! Claude has answered you in technical terms better than I can, maybe it's worth adding some lava fills (eg - I believe - Goo-Kit) need less heat than originally-installed lavas, so a dimmer comes in handy there</p>
<p>Also big lamps - Lunars etc over here, (maybe Grandes and Giants I guess over your way, and certainly Colossus), need ages to warm up and, because of their size/volume etc, exhibit individual characteristics in lava flow that make tight control of…</p>
<p>Hi from across the pond! Claude has answered you in technical terms better than I can, maybe it's worth adding some lava fills (eg - I believe - Goo-Kit) need less heat than originally-installed lavas, so a dimmer comes in handy there</p>
<p>Also big lamps - Lunars etc over here, (maybe Grandes and Giants I guess over your way, and certainly Colossus), need ages to warm up and, because of their size/volume etc, exhibit individual characteristics in lava flow that make tight control of power/incandescent heat useful to prolong the flow... so dimmers are factory fitted.</p>
<p>I'm now retro-fitting them to some of my smaller lamps over here - Astros - and really like the results, as many of the older Brit lamps have needed Goo-kitting.</p> your welcometag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-18:1566398:Comment:6943482019-06-18T02:35:51.462ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>your welcome</p>
<p>your welcome</p> interesting. Thanks for the i…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-18:1566398:Comment:6941732019-06-18T02:32:32.989ZJimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Jim543
interesting. Thanks for the info.
interesting. Thanks for the info. tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-06-18:1566398:Comment:6944252019-06-18T00:17:28.761ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
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