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"Mark,  I'd be up for that. Can you send me your private email? I'm at jim_geers@yahoo.com Jim. "

"Thank you for all the suggestions. "

"Well they're in stock again: https://www.mathmos.com/35W-Astro-lava-lamp-Screw-fitting-halogen-bulb.html No problem ordering some for you and sending them on if you're happy to accept responsibility for any shipping/handling risk. Just pm…"

"The halogen flood bulb looks different because nearly all the light is illuminating the wax, whereas an incandescent bulb in reflector or golf ball style will “leak” light through the glass from below.  I believe this phenomena is…"

"That wasn't my experience. I liked the way the original Mathmos bulb performed. I'd really like to buy some. "

"Hi Jim, As suggested above, I found the official bulbs ran just as hot."

"A lamp dimmer comes in many forms. The most basic explanation is that there is a slider or a knob attached to a power cord, that adjusts the voltage going to your lamp. Your lamp plugs into the dimmer, and the dimmer plugs into the wall. The Lutron…"

"What's a lamp dimmer? Please tell me more. "

"Hey Jim, I use a lamp dimmer with a 40W bulb.  That’s much cheaper than importing expensive bulbs (and they’re getting harder to find)."

"Mark,  I bought a 40w bulb but I don't much care for its performance. It heats up my Mathmos lamp a bit too much and creates a pattern of small bubbles. If you can sell me the actual Mathmos article ""35W - Astro Lava lamp- -…"

"Good find!"

"I registered for this site to tell you that I found a suitable replacement incandescent bulb with flood/reflector glass, E14 base, 130V, and a wattage close to the original…"

"The Mathmos bulbs are very over-priced, and the last time I checked I couldn't find them anywhere else, so strategic on their part I presume. Personally I found them to run a little hot anyway and prefer the traditional golfballs. However, if…"

"Is the lamp still  220Volt or converted to 110? I have a large selection of 220V Mathmos bulbs"

"Thank you, I'll check out your shop! It would be good to get the same bulb it came with though, if anyone has them. Do you have any ideas for where I might go for that? "

"Thank you for the advice. "