MATHMOSmatician majoring in Fluidum 101 Needed - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T13:45:06Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mathmostician-majoring-in-fluidum-101-needed?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThere is another green one on…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2018-05-29:1566398:Comment:6768382018-05-29T00:24:36.345ZMichaelN77https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MichaelNoriega
<p>There is another green one on eBay right now for about $70…</p>
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<p>There is another green one on eBay right now for about $70</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/MATHMOS-RARE-GREEN-FLUIDIUM-LAVA-LAMP-RETRO-1980s-collectable/323270050033?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D17f8fe65922846698386f2fea7c9887d%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D323270050033%26itm%3D323270050033&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A86a0218d-62d4-11e8-9b2f-74dbd1802ad4%7Cparentrq%3Aa93a3e041630ab4553f017e2fffe9a43%7Ciid%3A1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Green Fluidium</a> I almost got this one.</p>
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<p>The one I got instead came with the original box, packaging and everything:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-MATHMOS-GREEN-FLUIDIUM-LAVA-LAMP-COMPLETE-WITH-BOX-ROSS-LOVEGROVE-RETRO/273211047348?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Fluidium Listing</a></p>
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<p>I figured out the dimness is because the bulb is made for the UK’s 220 volts. So it only putting out about 20 Watts with the US’ 120 volts system. I am in the process of replacing the light socket without altering or damaging the original epipment. I cannot seem to get the new socket and bulb to stand up straight. It always leans to one side and makes contact with the plastic shaft. That is not the part of my Astro Lamp I want to melt. I think I need better washers, so I am off to Home Depot and Lowe’s again. </p>
<p></p> Michael, cool lamp, I always…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2018-05-28:1566398:Comment:6768342018-05-28T22:46:40.801Zkero48https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/kero48
<p>Michael, cool lamp, I always wanted one but to pricey for me. Remember to check your tracking tomorrow evening. Hope you get the issue sorted so you can enjoy your lamp.</p>
<p>Michael, cool lamp, I always wanted one but to pricey for me. Remember to check your tracking tomorrow evening. Hope you get the issue sorted so you can enjoy your lamp.</p> In terms of the dark wax, pre…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2018-05-28:1566398:Comment:6769032018-05-28T22:40:49.470Zlampfancyhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/lampfancy
<p>In terms of the dark wax, pretty sure this is just a characteristic of the lamp, the translucent base leaks a lot of light and has the effect of making the wax look rather dim in comparison, which is more noticeable in darker colours like green, I don't think the orange/yellow variants are quite as bad.<br></br><br></br>In terms of the cloudy liquid it certainly couldn't hurt to run it a few times and see if it clears up (I think 8 hours is the maximum recommended running time, I'm not sure it's…</p>
<p>In terms of the dark wax, pretty sure this is just a characteristic of the lamp, the translucent base leaks a lot of light and has the effect of making the wax look rather dim in comparison, which is more noticeable in darker colours like green, I don't think the orange/yellow variants are quite as bad.<br/><br/>In terms of the cloudy liquid it certainly couldn't hurt to run it a few times and see if it clears up (I think 8 hours is the maximum recommended running time, I'm not sure it's advisable to exceed this) Otherwise some more invasive 'surgery' may be required - some people have had success clearing cloudy lamps by removing and filtering the fluid before returning it to the vase - some of the more 'hands on' members might be able to advise you on that...</p>