MT Goo Kits vs. what do you use? - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T11:42:57Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mt-goo-kits-vs-what-do-you-use?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A504837&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowhat is neon wax, and where d…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-01-02:1566398:Comment:5048372014-01-02T18:29:03.237ZJeannehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Jeanne
<p>what is neon wax, and where do you get it?</p>
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<p>what is neon wax, and where do you get it?</p>
<p></p> The problem I have with Magma…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-19:1566398:Comment:4771912013-08-19T02:20:26.763ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>The problem I have with Magma Tower GooKits is the same problem I have with Lava Lite new stuff - stuck wax around the bottom. Of all the new Lava Lites I've bought (Neons, Clearviews, etc) in the past year or so, about 50% of them have wax that sticks around the very bottom of the globe. You can't see it when running, and it normally doesn't impact flow, but it bugs me. </p>
<p>The problem I have with Magma Tower GooKits is the same problem I have with Lava Lite new stuff - stuck wax around the bottom. Of all the new Lava Lites I've bought (Neons, Clearviews, etc) in the past year or so, about 50% of them have wax that sticks around the very bottom of the globe. You can't see it when running, and it normally doesn't impact flow, but it bugs me. </p> Trevor now when you say they…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-18:1566398:Comment:4773972013-08-18T13:17:25.187ZVincehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/VinceCianfichi
<p>Trevor now when you say they lasted 4 months what happened then?</p>
<p>Trevor now when you say they lasted 4 months what happened then?</p> I've done two Goo-Kit grandes…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-18:1566398:Comment:4772942013-08-18T04:40:41.078ZMetallica Man Trevorhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Metallicaman
<p><strong>I've done two Goo-Kit grandes both only lasted 4 months . I'm not a fan of goo-kits</strong></p>
<p><strong>I've done two Goo-Kit grandes both only lasted 4 months . I'm not a fan of goo-kits</strong></p> This. I have quite a few bea…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-17:1566398:Comment:4768842013-08-17T15:50:59.656ZJimhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/AnonymousLavaFreak
<p>This. I have quite a few beatdown Grandes to refill (nods approvingly like a smug bastard). I have been waiting on sales at Spencers and buying Neons five at a time to refill Grandes. The sales tend to be something like $10 off a $30 purchase, so I go through with separate transactions to triple up (I snag something like an "I love boobies" magnet to push the third transaction to $30).</p>
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<p>So with Neons at $20/lamp it comes out to be $80 for the lamps + the free "I love…</p>
<p>This. I have quite a few beatdown Grandes to refill (nods approvingly like a smug bastard). I have been waiting on sales at Spencers and buying Neons five at a time to refill Grandes. The sales tend to be something like $10 off a $30 purchase, so I go through with separate transactions to triple up (I snag something like an "I love boobies" magnet to push the third transaction to $30).</p>
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<p>So with Neons at $20/lamp it comes out to be $80 for the lamps + the free "I love bobbies" magnet. More than a Goo Kit, absolutely, but I love the flow of the Neon formula in a Grande, and all told, I feel it is quite affordable if you consider the end result. A high quality BIG lamp that commands attention. My clear/green Neon is finished and is still operating like a champ. Five yellow Neons have since met a similar fate and that Grande is breaking in and will soon be customized.</p>
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<p>So end of the day, My Grandes tend to run about $105. I tend to get used Grandes for $25 + the $80 in refill supplies. Just a little more than a NIB Grande and well worth it in my opinion.</p>
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<p>Compared to my only intact Grande (Marley Grande), the Neon wax seems much harder/has a higher flow point temperature. My gut tells me this may end up being a lamp you can run for an entire weekend without frying it. The longevity of Magma Tower wax concerns me so I think you can see where I am going with that one. I do have plans to install those sweet dimmers that Brad documented how to install to truly perfectify these things.<br/> <br/> <cite>Deb said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> Some here have had little luc…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-17:1566398:Comment:4769682013-08-17T14:50:57.145ZDebhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Deb
<p>Some here have had little luck at making their own goo. Others who have used goo kits are having the same issues as you, so don't feel bad. I have yet to even attempt a kit. I have a Grande to refill.</p>
<p>I started out transferring LL China goo to other globes and recently a couple USA 32's for a 52 ouncer. Sometimes you gotta sacrifice a few for the greater good ;) </p>
<p>Some here have had little luck at making their own goo. Others who have used goo kits are having the same issues as you, so don't feel bad. I have yet to even attempt a kit. I have a Grande to refill.</p>
<p>I started out transferring LL China goo to other globes and recently a couple USA 32's for a 52 ouncer. Sometimes you gotta sacrifice a few for the greater good ;) </p>