Those GooKits are giving me gray hairs.. - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T22:01:10Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/those-gookits-are-giving-me-gray-hairs?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A634073&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCorrect on the bulb distance…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-13:1566398:Comment:6348462016-10-13T15:00:49.191ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Correct on the bulb distance</p>
<p>I bought an assortment of lamp threaded rod and couples and swapped it out so the bulb is 1/4" from the bottom of the globe and got drastically better results.</p>
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<p>Correct on the bulb distance</p>
<p>I bought an assortment of lamp threaded rod and couples and swapped it out so the bulb is 1/4" from the bottom of the globe and got drastically better results.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Christian BayLee said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/those-gookits-are-giving-me-gray-hairs?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=1566398%3ATopic%3A634166&page=1#1566398Comment634910"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I usually add 50 mL right off the bat knowing it's a 250 oz lamp.. some people say it looks to be running hot but what I see is it not getting hot enough. Surf does not seem to be your issue here. I noticed with some of the older standard grandes, the bulb socket is too short, so the bulb is too far from the glass</div>
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</blockquote> i've also seen lamps that sho…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-13:1566398:Comment:6346872016-10-13T04:27:15.199ZBradhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/brad
<p>i've also seen lamps that shot multiple small globes, and the problem was that is wasn't getting hot enough. the sure fire way to tell is to dump the water and start over. start with no surfactant other than what you coat the globe with when adding water for the first time. then heat the wax until it's liquid, and observe. if it won't flow, add surfactant. i think i added 5mL and waited for 10 minutes each time. sometimes i even tweaked it over the span of a few days...if you really…</p>
<p>i've also seen lamps that shot multiple small globes, and the problem was that is wasn't getting hot enough. the sure fire way to tell is to dump the water and start over. start with no surfactant other than what you coat the globe with when adding water for the first time. then heat the wax until it's liquid, and observe. if it won't flow, add surfactant. i think i added 5mL and waited for 10 minutes each time. sometimes i even tweaked it over the span of a few days...if you really want to geek out.</p>
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<p>i'm not sure if you already know this, but a surfactant reduces the surface tension of the wax, causing it to stretch out. you're looking to hit the sweet spot between too much and too little.</p>
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<p>also, the goo kit forumla seems to of changed over the past few years, but the suggested amount of surfactant stayed the same. it may need less surfactant now. i don't know - just rambling here.</p> I usually add 50 mL right off…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-13:1566398:Comment:6349102016-10-13T04:02:01.440ZChristian BayLeehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ChristianBayLee
I usually add 50 mL right off the bat knowing it's a 250 oz lamp.. some people say it looks to be running hot but what I see is it not getting hot enough. Surf does not seem to be your issue here. I noticed with some of the older standard grandes, the bulb socket is too short, so the bulb is too far from the glass
I usually add 50 mL right off the bat knowing it's a 250 oz lamp.. some people say it looks to be running hot but what I see is it not getting hot enough. Surf does not seem to be your issue here. I noticed with some of the older standard grandes, the bulb socket is too short, so the bulb is too far from the glass I agree, MT even says, it wil…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-13:1566398:Comment:6347572016-10-13T03:19:29.551ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>I agree, MT even says, it will flow and run on a lower wattage.</p>
<p>I think dimmers should be on every lamp</p>
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<p>The photo above was my experimental black-light florescent grande in sunlight</p>
<p>The grande in the pics is also the one that exploded due to the florescent fluid expanding more than Distilled water</p>
<p>I assume it had a strong part into how the goo flowed although it did give me long stringy goo most of the time</p>
<p>However, I have the similar issues with…</p>
<p>I agree, MT even says, it will flow and run on a lower wattage.</p>
<p>I think dimmers should be on every lamp</p>
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<p>The photo above was my experimental black-light florescent grande in sunlight</p>
<p>The grande in the pics is also the one that exploded due to the florescent fluid expanding more than Distilled water</p>
<p>I assume it had a strong part into how the goo flowed although it did give me long stringy goo most of the time</p>
<p>However, I have the similar issues with other lamps 52oz, etc and always run them at a lower temp</p>
<p>(Most recently is that damn Bong Vodka globe,.. but I attribute it to the concentration of heat and density of the glass)</p>
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<p>Sticking is an issue unless you leave a good amount of soapy suds in the globe when filling it with goo, and then when it cools, before you add distilled water, you still need to swish the remaining soapy water around before filling it and firing it up.</p>
<p><br/>Otherwise,. the goo tends to stick when heated and climb up the side of the globe</p>
<p>I'm going to try it with my Colossus, and hoping that it will run cooler. (and light up more)</p>
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<p></p> Just my 2 cents, but in all o…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-13:1566398:Comment:6349042016-10-13T01:52:07.365ZCarolhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/CarolMorrow
<p>Just my 2 cents, but in all of the kits I've done, seemed like the temp played a bigger part of the flow then the surfactant. Looks to be running too hot. I've never attempted a grande, but on my 52's, I have to run a 60 watter, but then give it a slight dim after a little while or I get a but ton of smaller globes. I've even had hour conversations with the MT, lol, I've gotten really OCD over some of my kits, lol. You could buy one of those lamps dimmers, that's what I use.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents, but in all of the kits I've done, seemed like the temp played a bigger part of the flow then the surfactant. Looks to be running too hot. I've never attempted a grande, but on my 52's, I have to run a 60 watter, but then give it a slight dim after a little while or I get a but ton of smaller globes. I've even had hour conversations with the MT, lol, I've gotten really OCD over some of my kits, lol. You could buy one of those lamps dimmers, that's what I use.</p> I found Grandes are notorious…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-03:1566398:Comment:6343632016-10-03T18:31:01.196ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>I found Grandes are notorious for having their bulb shift center from shipping and handling</p>
<p>also, older models must have used a different bulb since the spacing was farther from the globe than new ones</p>
<p>I have not had problems with those no flowing…</p>
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<p>I found Grandes are notorious for having their bulb shift center from shipping and handling</p>
<p>also, older models must have used a different bulb since the spacing was farther from the globe than new ones</p>
<p>I have not had problems with those no flowing</p>
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<p></p> I tried 5 times to gookit a g…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-03:1566398:Comment:6342482016-10-03T17:30:00.465ZLorenhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Loren
<p>I tried 5 times to gookit a grande, and finally gave up and glittered it.</p>
<p>Even after 24 hours running, all I got was a weird spike that never melted. The thing never ran, period.</p>
<p>I tried 5 times to gookit a grande, and finally gave up and glittered it.</p>
<p>Even after 24 hours running, all I got was a weird spike that never melted. The thing never ran, period.</p> I am having the same issue wi…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-03:1566398:Comment:6342472016-10-03T16:19:20.022ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>I am having the same issue with lack of flotation (and sticking)</p>
<p>I am having the same issue with lack of flotation (and sticking)</p> What is it doing are the ball…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-03:1566398:Comment:6340732016-10-03T16:17:23.784ZAndrewhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Andrew947
<p>What is it doing are the balls of wax floating back down and just sitting on top of the melted wax? That is kinda what that quick video looks like is happening.</p>
<p>What is it doing are the balls of wax floating back down and just sitting on top of the melted wax? That is kinda what that quick video looks like is happening.</p> i agree - too much surfactant…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-10-02:1566398:Comment:6342362016-10-02T18:58:00.061ZBradhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/brad
<p>i agree - too much surfactant. on a goo kit, I coat the globe in surfactant, then add the wax and water. I heat it up until the wax is completely liquid, then add 5mL of surfactant at a time, waiting about 10 minutes between each addition before adding more surfactant. that way you can dial in the flow you want.</p>
<p>i agree - too much surfactant. on a goo kit, I coat the globe in surfactant, then add the wax and water. I heat it up until the wax is completely liquid, then add 5mL of surfactant at a time, waiting about 10 minutes between each addition before adding more surfactant. that way you can dial in the flow you want.</p>