Wave Machine Guy Trying to Restore Vinatge Lava Lamps. (Help!) - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T06:39:02Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A697997&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd love to help you."I can r…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-28:1566398:Comment:6984592019-09-28T17:21:28.070ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>I'd love to help you."<br></br>I can restore all of them for you</p>
<p>I've done several -see profile pics</p>
<p>However, I am in the middle of moving and will not have my lab back up and running for at least another month<br></br> <br></br> <cite>HughesWaveMachines said:</cite></p>
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<p>I'd love to help you."<br/>I can restore all of them for you</p>
<p>I've done several -see profile pics</p>
<p>However, I am in the middle of moving and will not have my lab back up and running for at least another month<br/> <br/> <cite>HughesWaveMachines said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help#1566398Comment697901"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks. Are there any reliable vendors here for replacement wax? I’d rather support someone here than a random eBay seller.</p>
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</blockquote> HEY FRIEND! :waves: HughesWa…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-26:1566398:Comment:6979292019-09-26T15:23:29.526ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>HEY FRIEND! :waves:<br></br> <br></br> <cite>HughesWaveMachines said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A697926&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment697753"><div><p>Yes I’ve requested an evaluation video and more info. Just waiting on their response. Thanks and long time no see. :)</p>
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<p>HEY FRIEND! :waves:<br/> <br/> <cite>HughesWaveMachines said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A697926&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment697753"><div><p>Yes I’ve requested an evaluation video and more info. Just waiting on their response. Thanks and long time no see. :)</p>
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</blockquote> I recently acquired the same…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-26:1566398:Comment:6979262019-09-26T15:06:45.045ZThe Lamp Caretakerhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TheLampCaretaker
<p>I recently acquired the same type of lava lamp and the only difference was that the fluid in mine was cloudy - big time. I plugged it in and the wax melted but just hovered so I unplugged looked at the light bulb and it turns out it was not the recommended wattage. I replaced the bulb and it started to flow gently and within a week or so the liquid was like new clear again and I've had to no issues with it since. This type of lamp also tends to have a very slow flow not like the newer…</p>
<p>I recently acquired the same type of lava lamp and the only difference was that the fluid in mine was cloudy - big time. I plugged it in and the wax melted but just hovered so I unplugged looked at the light bulb and it turns out it was not the recommended wattage. I replaced the bulb and it started to flow gently and within a week or so the liquid was like new clear again and I've had to no issues with it since. This type of lamp also tends to have a very slow flow not like the newer lamps. I tried to remove the cap using a rubber jar opener recommended by another member here but it would not budge. I was afraid I would crack or break the cap so I just left it alone. Looking at your lamp the globe looks new. I can tell because older lamps like this usually have a wax line at the top after the globe cools from continuous usage. Even when it heats up a lot of times you will still have a wax line. Just a vintage thing. Globes that were not used as much don't have this line. Always keep in mind that when you replace any part of the lamp fluids or parts the value of the lamp decreases considerably. Try to keep the lamp as original as possible. </p> Yes I’ve requested an evaluat…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-26:1566398:Comment:6977532019-09-26T04:45:40.481ZHughesWaveMotionMachinesLLChttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/phreaktor
<p>Yes I’ve requested an evaluation video and more info. Just waiting on their response. Thanks and long time no see. :)</p>
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<p>Torrey<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Erin said:</cite></p>
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<p>Yes I’ve requested an evaluation video and more info. Just waiting on their response. Thanks and long time no see. :)</p>
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<p>Torrey<br/> <br/> <cite>Erin said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A697912&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment697864"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have a feeling those run. They look to be in OK shape. Getting the original wax/liquid moving is going to be a safer bet than restoring. Magma tower has kits, but I (and several other members) had issues with wax sticking around the base. So much so that I never bought them again.</p>
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<p>The only vintage wax I've seen go bad is in the 60s Aristocrat lamps. The entire globe will cloud up as the wax breaks down over time. I generally don't see it happen too much with 70s and 80s lamps.</p>
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<p>I have a feeling the lamp pictured would operate just fine if fired up. Can you do that before cracking it open?</p>
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</blockquote> I have a feeling those run. T…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-26:1566398:Comment:6978642019-09-26T02:13:18.558ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>I have a feeling those run. They look to be in OK shape. Getting the original wax/liquid moving is going to be a safer bet than restoring. Magma tower has kits, but I (and several other members) had issues with wax sticking around the base. So much so that I never bought them again.</p>
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<p>The only vintage wax I've seen go bad is in the 60s Aristocrat lamps. The entire globe will cloud up as the wax breaks down over time. I generally don't see it happen too much with 70s and 80s…</p>
<p>I have a feeling those run. They look to be in OK shape. Getting the original wax/liquid moving is going to be a safer bet than restoring. Magma tower has kits, but I (and several other members) had issues with wax sticking around the base. So much so that I never bought them again.</p>
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<p>The only vintage wax I've seen go bad is in the 60s Aristocrat lamps. The entire globe will cloud up as the wax breaks down over time. I generally don't see it happen too much with 70s and 80s lamps.</p>
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<p>I have a feeling the lamp pictured would operate just fine if fired up. Can you do that before cracking it open?</p> Have you run the lamps and co…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-25:1566398:Comment:6979122019-09-25T23:31:54.834ZBridget Thttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/BridgetT
<p>Have you run the lamps and confirmed the wax is dead or too ugly? I'd start there with the possibility of having to modify the existing old wax rather than replace. </p>
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<p>Have you run the lamps and confirmed the wax is dead or too ugly? I'd start there with the possibility of having to modify the existing old wax rather than replace. </p>
<p></p> Yes I reached out to them las…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-25:1566398:Comment:6979972019-09-25T18:57:14.197ZHughesWaveMotionMachinesLLChttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/phreaktor
<p>Yes I reached out to them last night and I’m waiting for them to answer some questions. Does the vintage wax go bad or is it sought after because of its characteristics? I’m still waiting to determine what this studio means by “they don’t work” and “restoration”. Thanks for the advice!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rory said:…</cite></p>
<p>Yes I reached out to them last night and I’m waiting for them to answer some questions. Does the vintage wax go bad or is it sought after because of its characteristics? I’m still waiting to determine what this studio means by “they don’t work” and “restoration”. Thanks for the advice!<br/> <br/> <cite>Rory said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wave-machine-guy-trying-to-restore-vinatge-lava-lamps-help?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A697861&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment697861"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Replacement wax can be difficult to acquire: you can usually buy some from <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.magmatower.com/">https://www.magmatower.com/</a> , but the wax performs differently compared to the older lamps. I know some users also sell the vintage wax, so keep your eyes peeled. </p>
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</blockquote> Replacement wax can be diffic…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-25:1566398:Comment:6978612019-09-25T18:19:43.413ZRoryhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RoryDunn
<p>Replacement wax can be difficult to acquire: you can usually buy some from <a href="https://www.magmatower.com/">https://www.magmatower.com/</a> , but the wax performs differently compared to the older lamps. I know some users also sell the vintage wax, so keep your eyes peeled. </p>
<p>Replacement wax can be difficult to acquire: you can usually buy some from <a href="https://www.magmatower.com/">https://www.magmatower.com/</a> , but the wax performs differently compared to the older lamps. I know some users also sell the vintage wax, so keep your eyes peeled. </p> They have asked for “restorat…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-25:1566398:Comment:6979082019-09-25T16:48:18.073ZHughesWaveMotionMachinesLLChttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/phreaktor
<p>They have asked for “restoration” and said they aren’t working, so at this point I’m trying to get ahead of the job. Still waiting on a video to gauge the performance. Do the fluids and wax in these old unit not tend to break down over time?</p>
<p>They have asked for “restoration” and said they aren’t working, so at this point I’m trying to get ahead of the job. Still waiting on a video to gauge the performance. Do the fluids and wax in these old unit not tend to break down over time?</p> To unscrew is better 2 people…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-09-25:1566398:Comment:6977472019-09-25T11:30:59.074Zteltrashttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/teltras
<p>To unscrew is better 2 people. One to grab and the other to unscrew.</p>
<p>Why you are going to change wax and liquid?</p>
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<p>To unscrew is better 2 people. One to grab and the other to unscrew.</p>
<p>Why you are going to change wax and liquid?</p>
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