New to collecting and refurbing; NEED HELP, PLEASE. - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T01:31:38Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-to-collecting-and-refurbing-need-help-please?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A687915&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUse distilled
Heat lamp
Then,…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-14:1566398:Comment:6879152019-02-14T15:22:09.319ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Use distilled</p>
<p>Heat lamp</p>
<p>Then, when the lava is melted</p>
<p>Slowly add your buoyancy additive (Propylene glycol or Epson salt solution)</p>
<p>Add it a little at a time until the goo floats. </p>
<p>FYI, Let 20 min elapse between adding so the fluid reaches temp</p>
<p>Use distilled</p>
<p>Heat lamp</p>
<p>Then, when the lava is melted</p>
<p>Slowly add your buoyancy additive (Propylene glycol or Epson salt solution)</p>
<p>Add it a little at a time until the goo floats. </p>
<p>FYI, Let 20 min elapse between adding so the fluid reaches temp</p> When i change only the water…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-14:1566398:Comment:6878522019-02-14T15:09:42.710ZJlm2jlmhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JaredMeade
<p>When i change only the water do i use distilled water or do I need to mix salt in the water?</p>
<p>When i change only the water do i use distilled water or do I need to mix salt in the water?</p> The caps on Lava brand lamps…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-14:1566398:Comment:6878462019-02-14T04:12:05.724ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>The caps on Lava brand lamps before the early 90's were all screw on caps. They use an O-ring to complete the seal. The caps can be reused with no problem unless they have been damaged (cracked, shattered). The O-rings should be just fine also (I've never had one fail). So as long as the cap is not broken, or is not broken while removing, it will be just fine to use again.</p>
<p>The caps on Lava brand lamps before the early 90's were all screw on caps. They use an O-ring to complete the seal. The caps can be reused with no problem unless they have been damaged (cracked, shattered). The O-rings should be just fine also (I've never had one fail). So as long as the cap is not broken, or is not broken while removing, it will be just fine to use again.</p> I just went to the craft stor…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-14:1566398:Comment:6875742019-02-14T02:29:33.260ZBaBa-Gooeyhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JoeKleon
<p>I just went to the craft store this morning and bought corks for the 5 lamps I have refurbished. Those are long gone. </p>
<p>THANKS FOR THE WARNING! Since I do not have a bottle topper, I will go back to what I had before.</p>
<p>I place foil over the top and mold it into place over the mouth of the globe and under the lip. I snap the old cap into place over top of the foil and put foil over top of that. I had that setup for a month on 2 bottles and they were fine, so I think that will…</p>
<p>I just went to the craft store this morning and bought corks for the 5 lamps I have refurbished. Those are long gone. </p>
<p>THANKS FOR THE WARNING! Since I do not have a bottle topper, I will go back to what I had before.</p>
<p>I place foil over the top and mold it into place over the mouth of the globe and under the lip. I snap the old cap into place over top of the foil and put foil over top of that. I had that setup for a month on 2 bottles and they were fine, so I think that will work for me.</p> Thank you so muchtag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-14:1566398:Comment:6875732019-02-14T00:59:50.195ZJlm2jlmhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JaredMeade
<p>Thank you so much</p>
<p>Thank you so much</p> this can happen to you if not…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-13:1566398:Comment:6878422019-02-13T20:48:51.420ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>this can happen to you if not properly sealed or you seal when hot and it leaks air</p>
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<p>this can happen to you if not properly sealed or you seal when hot and it leaks air</p>
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<p></p> The factory seal of a bottle…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-13:1566398:Comment:6876782019-02-13T20:46:29.462ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>The factory seal of a bottle cap actually crimps itself around the rim of the bottle.</p>
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<p>A stopper does not</p>
<p>One of two things can happen with rubber or cork stoppers sealed hot or cold</p>
<p>1) It will leak air and neutralize pressure as it cools. when you reheat it, it turns itself into a rocket as it explodes the cap off of the lamp and sends it airborne along with the spray of hot goo</p>
<p><em>I had one hit a18ft ceiling, denting the drywall and cap. It also sprayed…</em></p>
<p>The factory seal of a bottle cap actually crimps itself around the rim of the bottle.</p>
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<p>A stopper does not</p>
<p>One of two things can happen with rubber or cork stoppers sealed hot or cold</p>
<p>1) It will leak air and neutralize pressure as it cools. when you reheat it, it turns itself into a rocket as it explodes the cap off of the lamp and sends it airborne along with the spray of hot goo</p>
<p><em>I had one hit a18ft ceiling, denting the drywall and cap. It also sprayed lava everywhere</em></p>
<p><em>ever try to get that stuff out of carpet?</em></p>
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<p>2) as it cools, It will suck the cork or stopper into the bottle which will be impossible to get out.</p>
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<p>If anyone is serious about rehabbing lamps, the small investment into a bottle capper is worth it.</p>
<p>Caps are literally a 12 cents a dozen 144 for $7.00</p>
<p>Get a capper like this one made by Ferrari in Italy</p>
<p>you can pick up a new one for $35</p>
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<p><strong>DO NOT BUY THIS TYPE-IT DOES NOT FIT LAVA BOTTLES</strong></p>
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<p>Even if you seal them while they are hot? Isn't the factory seal airtight?<br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-to-collecting-and-refurbing-need-help-please#1566398Comment687838"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>not advisable</p>
<p>pressure can build up and POP</p>
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<p>Even if you seal them while they are hot? Isn't the factory seal airtight?<br/> <br/> <cite>Claude J said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-to-collecting-and-refurbing-need-help-please#1566398Comment687838"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>not advisable</p>
<p>pressure can build up and POP</p>
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</blockquote> sounds like you have a vintag…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-13:1566398:Comment:6877682019-02-13T20:11:56.385ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>sounds like you have a vintage screw cap bottle.</p>
<p>If so, use hot water and a cap snaffler to gently loosen the cap</p>
<p>A pic will help</p>
<p>sounds like you have a vintage screw cap bottle.</p>
<p>If so, use hot water and a cap snaffler to gently loosen the cap</p>
<p>A pic will help</p> send a pic of the bottle Jare…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-02-13:1566398:Comment:6877642019-02-13T19:04:40.927ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p><br></br>send a pic of the bottle<br></br> <cite>Jared Meade said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-to-collecting-and-refurbing-need-help-please?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A687677&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment687677"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The other problem is that it feels like my plastic cap on top of the bottle cap doesn't want to come off. It almost feels like it will break before coming off...should it just pull right up or…</p>
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<p><br/>send a pic of the bottle<br/> <cite>Jared Meade said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-to-collecting-and-refurbing-need-help-please?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A687677&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment687677"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The other problem is that it feels like my plastic cap on top of the bottle cap doesn't want to come off. It almost feels like it will break before coming off...should it just pull right up or twist off? Thank u for all ur help.</p>
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