How I finally re-wired my Mathmos Jet/Astrobaby - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T15:17:16Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-finally-rewired-my?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A240118&xg_source=msg_com_forum&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOk, I'll try again.... Thanks!tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-24:1566398:Comment:5958832015-09-24T20:53:49.952ZLizziehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/LizzieNormanLang
Ok, I'll try again.... Thanks!
Ok, I'll try again.... Thanks! When adding pics to a discuss…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-24:1566398:Comment:5958792015-09-24T14:16:14.265ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>When adding pics to a discussion, or comment, I personally find copy and paste to be more convenient.</p>
<p>When adding pics to a discussion, or comment, I personally find copy and paste to be more convenient.</p> Give it another try. There ar…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-24:1566398:Comment:5959762015-09-24T13:34:07.819ZAutumnhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Autumn
<p>Give it another try. There are no restrictions regarding a 3 photo limit.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Lizzie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-finally-rewired-my?xg_source=activity&id=1566398%3ATopic%3A226259&page=2#1566398Comment596023"><div>Hi Erin!<br></br> <br></br> Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br></br> I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br></br> Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the head…</div>
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<p>Give it another try. There are no restrictions regarding a 3 photo limit.<br/> <br/> <cite>Lizzie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-finally-rewired-my?xg_source=activity&id=1566398%3ATopic%3A226259&page=2#1566398Comment596023"><div>Hi Erin!<br/> <br/> Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br/> I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br/> Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the head start info. to get me motivated to do my own rewire!)<br/> <br/> Lizzie</div>
</blockquote> I'm not sure... I just kept a…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-24:1566398:Comment:5960282015-09-24T13:13:14.124ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>I'm not sure... I just kept adding them. I used the "choose file" option. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Lizzie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-finally-rewired-my?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A596023&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment596023"><div>Hi Erin!<br></br> <br></br> Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br></br> I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br></br> Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the…</div>
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<p>I'm not sure... I just kept adding them. I used the "choose file" option. <br/> <br/> <cite>Lizzie said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/how-i-finally-rewired-my?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A596023&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment596023"><div>Hi Erin!<br/> <br/> Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br/> I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br/> Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the head start info. to get me motivated to do my own rewire!)<br/> <br/> Lizzie</div>
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Slightly off topic…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-24:1566398:Comment:5960232015-09-24T06:29:12.927ZLizziehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/LizzieNormanLang
Hi Erin!<br />
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Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br />
I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br />
Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the head start info. to get me motivated to do my own rewire!)<br />
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Lizzie
Hi Erin!<br />
<br />
Slightly off topic question, but how did you add more than 3 photos?<br />
I want to upload my Telstar rewire, but I can't work it out....<br />
Thanks in advance. (Also, thanks for the head start info. to get me motivated to do my own rewire!)<br />
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Lizzie "This leaves the original Mat…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-18:1566398:Comment:5955072015-09-18T19:04:38.815ZRed Letourhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RedLetour
<p>"This leaves the original Mathmos lamp in tact. I would not even consider changing the original lamp wiring or modifying it in any way which could potentially devalue it."</p>
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<p>1-Original lamps, of the correct wattage and form, are not always possible to obtain, at any price, much less at any reasonable price.</p>
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<p>2-It is quite simple to rewire any lamp, including a Lava, without making any permanent modification, so the lamp is easily returned to pristine condition--if…</p>
<p>"This leaves the original Mathmos lamp in tact. I would not even consider changing the original lamp wiring or modifying it in any way which could potentially devalue it."</p>
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<p>1-Original lamps, of the correct wattage and form, are not always possible to obtain, at any price, much less at any reasonable price.</p>
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<p>2-It is quite simple to rewire any lamp, including a Lava, without making any permanent modification, so the lamp is easily returned to pristine condition--if it was and if that is your intent.</p>
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<p>For some of us, having a simple solution that allows for a lamp with the correct heat range to be replaced at under a dollar, without having to beg it from obscure vendors, is more important than having an invisible part (hidden in the base) be "correct".</p>
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<p>Especilly since the original lamps, with a rubber o-ring seal and a weak plastic cap, WILL normally vent vapors and WILL normally need to be opened and topped off in some manner, at some time, if they are in any kind of regular use.</p>
<p></p> Why modify the lamp at all? …tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2015-09-18:1566398:Comment:5953582015-09-18T17:50:58.455ZValkyriehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Valkyrie
<p>Why modify the lamp at all? You only need to buy a UK power strip from Amazon or some other retailer for $15-$20. Change the plug on the power strip to a US 110VAC plug and change the lamp bulbs from 240VAC to 110VAC. This leaves the original Mathmos lamp in tact. I would not even consider changing the original lamp wiring or modifying it in any way which could potentially devalue it. </p>
<p>Another alternative would be to buy a 120V-240V converter such as the…</p>
<p>Why modify the lamp at all? You only need to buy a UK power strip from Amazon or some other retailer for $15-$20. Change the plug on the power strip to a US 110VAC plug and change the lamp bulbs from 240VAC to 110VAC. This leaves the original Mathmos lamp in tact. I would not even consider changing the original lamp wiring or modifying it in any way which could potentially devalue it. </p>
<p>Another alternative would be to buy a 120V-240V converter such as the <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large">VCT VT-100UK</span> 100 watt converter from Amazon for about $30.00 . You could even feed a UK power strip with it and run at least any two normal 35-40 watt lamps plugged into the strip.</p> Jet, I'm going to be doing so…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-03-29:1566398:Comment:5256142014-03-29T01:23:10.835ZRed Letourhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RedLetour
<p>Jet, I'm going to be doing something similar (new nipple and cord, set aside the original) on a new Mathmos TelStar after the new bulb burned out in 90 days and finding the replacements all seem to be 25W, which is just too cold to replace the original 40W / 120V bulb it came with.</p>
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<p>I dug up some bi-pin bases…</p>
<p>Jet, I'm going to be doing something similar (new nipple and cord, set aside the original) on a new Mathmos TelStar after the new bulb burned out in 90 days and finding the replacements all seem to be 25W, which is just too cold to replace the original 40W / 120V bulb it came with.</p>
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<p>I dug up some bi-pin bases <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPCACVM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPCACVM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a> that say they are for 12V but seem to be fine on 120V. Bi-pin bases run from $1-$5 each, ceramic, plastic, 120V, all kinds available. These happen to take a range of sizes, not just one base size. (Like 20W "G4" bulbs are 4mm bases.) So with one bi-pin base, I can use something like 4mm-11mm base bulbs, which will allow me to use 20-30-35-40-45-50W bulbs without any other changes. Since I'm planning to experiment a bit with waxes and fluids, I want to option to use different bulbs as well, at least for now. And these are small enough to fit even in the tight TelStar base.</p>
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<p>I don't really like bi-pin bulbs because they're usually not cheap in the stores, but they are often dirt cheap on eBay direct from China, as well. Lots of choices, lots of options. Even 10W bulbs.<G></p> Go Erin!! : )tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-04-01:1566398:Comment:3839512012-04-01T12:10:44.408ZThttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/T754
<p>Go Erin!! : )</p>
<p>Go Erin!! : )</p> I have just added a few pics…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-04-01:1566398:Comment:3836862012-04-01T03:05:29.211ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>I have just added a few pics and instructions for the Mathmos Astrobaby as well! :)</p>
<p>I have just added a few pics and instructions for the Mathmos Astrobaby as well! :)</p>