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How much is a new Opal Fluidium Base + cap worth?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fernando Nicotera Jun 12, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I recently bought an Opal Fluidium and it came with a spare brand new base and cap, never ever used once, still with its original box. I was wondering, how much is it worth? I might consider selling…Continue
Incandescent bulbs and the destiny of the lava lamps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christian Jun 11, 2020. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Hi guys, i know that this topic has been made many times, but I wanted an update on this subject. I recently aquired a mathmos fluidium and I was wondering where do you all get bulbs from. Some…Continue
Mathmos Lunar Vs iO
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jezza Apr 26, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Which one do you think is better? I like them both, and both have pros and cons. Lunar looks too bulky on the base, but is has 360 degrees viewing points and costs much more.iO has a sleek design but…Continue
Did this wax/liquid combination exist? (Mathmos Telstar)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Modulo '70 Apr 13, 2020. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Today i've found and bought an old telstar from the 90's for 50 euros. The lamp looked good and I tought the price was good, too, so i've decided to buy it.The seller told me it was bought as a Green…Continue
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"I'd assume the bulbs Mathmos sells have been well tested. I do have a few, but haven't had to use one yet.
Note, it looks like reflector bulb you linked is the kind with a full reflector, not a dichroic filter. This kind of bulb should…"
"Mathmos still sell halogen Fluidum bulbs here - although personally I don't trust those halogen bulbs in a Fluidium, they are larger than the incandescent bulbs and sit very close to the 'fins' on the inside of the base, I fear they…"
How much is a new Opal Fluidium Base + cap worth?
I recently bought an Opal Fluidium and it came with a spare brand new base and cap, never ever used once, still with its original box. I was wondering, how much is it worth? I might consider selling it.See More
"Yeah i know they sell bulbs, but they do not sell bulbs for fluidiums anymore... The closest thing to them are the astro bulbs, do they work on fluidiums?"
"The main problem is that even if I stockpile on bulbs, this hobby still remains not sustainable... Mathmos should have found a solution by now, incandescent and halogen bulbs have been banned for years"
"I spoke to local hardware shop and there was a loop hole in the law that some bulbs are still being produced. i think it be quite a few years before there are no incandescent or Halogen bulbs available, problem is bulbs for the fluidium…"
"Lava lamps are doomed for sure."
Incandescent bulbs and the destiny of the lava lamps
Hi guys, i know that this topic has been made many times, but I wanted an update on this subject. I recently aquired a mathmos fluidium and I was wondering where do you all get bulbs from. Some people told me to go online, because the hardware stores only sell led bulbs now, are these bulbs still produced or are lava lamps condemned thanks to the incandescent bulbs ban? How is mathmos trying to solve this problem? Will an astro bulb work on a fluidium? Are they still producing these bulbs or…See More
"The iO is ok, It's far from perfect, I currently own 1 but have had 2, Both First 100s, one was sent back right away due to poor finish and build. Sadly a lot of the iO's have the same issue, Coating damage, Scratches, Chips, and now some…"
"Also how is no one talking about this? I mean the creator of the lava lamp was going to announce a new prototype this year and i haven't read anything about it on this forum?"
"Yes, post it here if you can"
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- Something Interesting About Me:
- I collect old legos and i like aquariums
- Where I Live:
- Italy
- My First Lava Lamp was:
- Chinese Brand
- My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
- Three
- My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
- Mathmos Telstar
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