Mathmos Lamp on US power outlet. - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T09:20:35Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mathmos-lamp-on-us-power-outlet?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A633221&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the input LampHead…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-27:1566398:Comment:6341012016-09-27T16:29:26.807ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>Thanks for the input LampHead!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thanks for the input LampHead!</p>
<p></p> You can cut/dim the power aft…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-27:1566398:Comment:6336772016-09-27T07:22:05.279ZLampHeadhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/LampHead
You can cut/dim the power after the converter but not before.
You can cut/dim the power after the converter but not before. Saw a in line dimmer, 220v 25…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-26:1566398:Comment:6336742016-09-26T23:29:14.454ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>Saw a in line dimmer, 220v 250w on ebay that I can put on the jet electrical cord. Guess I will put that on and let you all know what happens.…</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p>Saw a in line dimmer, 220v 250w on ebay that I can put on the jet electrical cord. Guess I will put that on and let you all know what happens.</p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Heater-Lighting-Lamp-Dimmer-DC-309-AC220V-250W-On-Off-Scale-Black-no-wire/141148133443?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39242%26meid%3D9f5feca2703d478cb1d885d50c5f70aa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131077613552" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Heater-Lighting-Lamp-Dimmer-DC-309-AC220V-250W-On-Off-Scale-Black-no-wire/141148133443?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D39242%26meid%3D9f5feca2703d478cb1d885d50c5f70aa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131077613552</a></p>
<p></p> I have a question. Just pick…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-26:1566398:Comment:6336732016-09-26T15:07:21.032ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>I have a question. Just picked up the blue/blue/black jet off ebay for a great price. It came with step up convertor. Can I plug the convertor into a dimmer line, so would be dimmer line to convertor to lamp without any ill effect to convertor. Anyone tried this, let me know guys, Thanks!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Magoo</p>
<p>I have a question. Just picked up the blue/blue/black jet off ebay for a great price. It came with step up convertor. Can I plug the convertor into a dimmer line, so would be dimmer line to convertor to lamp without any ill effect to convertor. Anyone tried this, let me know guys, Thanks!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Magoo</p> Thanks again for the advice e…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-24:1566398:Comment:6339232016-09-24T20:57:56.068ZTrevorhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Trevor
<p>Thanks again for the advice everybody.</p>
<p>I now have a Mathmos Astro lamp, and a step-up transformer. It looks great!<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"></img></p>
<p>For anyone interested I found the lamp here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mathmos-Astro-Lava-Lamp-The-Original-Violet-Red-/182269225533?hash=item2a7017aa3d:g:E7QAAOSwFe5XzaqV" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mathmos-Astro-Lava-Lamp-The-Original-Violet-Red-/182269225533?hash=item2a7017aa3d:g:E7QAAOSwFe5XzaqV</a></p>
<p>And the step-up…</p>
<p>Thanks again for the advice everybody.</p>
<p>I now have a Mathmos Astro lamp, and a step-up transformer. It looks great!<img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>
<p>For anyone interested I found the lamp here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mathmos-Astro-Lava-Lamp-The-Original-Violet-Red-/182269225533?hash=item2a7017aa3d:g:E7QAAOSwFe5XzaqV" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mathmos-Astro-Lava-Lamp-The-Original-Violet-Red-/182269225533?hash=item2a7017aa3d:g:E7QAAOSwFe5XzaqV</a></p>
<p>And the step-up transformer here:</p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/2cZInyj" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2cZInyj</a></p>
<p>Here's some pics:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127086351?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127086351?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127088798?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127088798?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127088925?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3127088925?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Yes that is probably the best…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-13:1566398:Comment:6330812016-09-13T22:41:47.042ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
<p>Yes that is probably the best and safest option, i guess you could get a UK extion cable with multipal outlets and have the one converter running several UK lamps at once so saving on having to buy one converter per lamp if you get more.</p>
<p>Yes that is probably the best and safest option, i guess you could get a UK extion cable with multipal outlets and have the one converter running several UK lamps at once so saving on having to buy one converter per lamp if you get more.</p> Step up convertor here for my…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-12:1566398:Comment:6332402016-09-12T22:48:19.636ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>Step up convertor here for my mathmos and UK lamps.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Step up convertor here for my mathmos and UK lamps.</p>
<p></p> Thanks for the replies Loren…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-12:1566398:Comment:6330592016-09-12T02:56:27.021ZTrevorhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Trevor
<p>Thanks for the replies Loren and Keith.</p>
<p>If I choose to use a step-up transformer something like this should do the job right?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0FQ4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0FQ4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER</a></p>
<p>Thanks for the replies Loren and Keith.</p>
<p>If I choose to use a step-up transformer something like this should do the job right?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0FQ4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0FQ4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER</a></p> Trevor, I think your solution…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-11:1566398:Comment:6332262016-09-11T14:36:23.862ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>Trevor, I think your solution will work. All you have to do really is supply the correct voltage for the bulb, the wiring of the lamp is just a conductor of the supplied electricity. I do have to say that I'm not specifically qualified to answer questions on electricity though. It does seem a much easier solution than using a transformer!</p>
<p>Trevor, I think your solution will work. All you have to do really is supply the correct voltage for the bulb, the wiring of the lamp is just a conductor of the supplied electricity. I do have to say that I'm not specifically qualified to answer questions on electricity though. It does seem a much easier solution than using a transformer!</p> Actually, you have several op…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-09-11:1566398:Comment:6332212016-09-11T11:21:24.763ZLorenhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Loren
<p>Actually, you have several options. A lot of people choose to rewire the lamp with US wiring, and if the bulbs are the same wattage, it should work just fine. However, I generally choose to run the lamps on a step-up adapter, because I like my lamps to remain intact and original.</p>
<p>I'm sure this matmos is probably wired for UK outlets, so you will probably want something like this:…</p>
<p></p>
<p>Actually, you have several options. A lot of people choose to rewire the lamp with US wiring, and if the bulbs are the same wattage, it should work just fine. However, I generally choose to run the lamps on a step-up adapter, because I like my lamps to remain intact and original.</p>
<p>I'm sure this matmos is probably wired for UK outlets, so you will probably want something like this:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666355-REG/Watson_APG_USA_E_Adapter_Plug_USA_to.html" target="_blank">https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666355-REG/Watson_APG_USA_E_Adapter_Plug_USA_to.html</a></p>
<p>That one's a bit bulkier than the one I bought, but I haven't been able to find that one again yet. When I do, I'll link that one because it's smaller, and I can vouch for it working because I have one.</p>