"Yes, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
I did purchase SLS but haven't used it. It seems that there is always something else going on."
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Surfactant Help Please (SLES)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Jun 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I bought a gallon of 100% pure SLES and it "bricks" or basically loses all viscosity when it hits H2O. Has anyone ever tried reducing it down to the 28% SLES solutions that are typically sold on…Continue
Some decent priced / quality ebay lamps
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Not mine - just a heads up if you are lookingPink Pink with Black Base $37 delivered - original boxes…Continue
Mathmos - Power Converter or Bulb?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelly Jan 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Folks -In a fit of lava induced euphoria I ordered my first Mathmos Astro and now need to figure out how I am going to get it flowing once it arrives....Seems that there are two camps here - (1)…Continue
Purple Glitter Wizards For Sale
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sentrex Oct 5, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Two wizards with dent, scratch, ding free bases and tops - $25 each + shipping…Continue
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Sentrex replied to Claude J's discussion Glitter Wanted"I have 2 different purple (see link below) and one silver (30W) that I would be willing to sell or trade.
Purple Globes"
Sentrex replied to Sentrex's discussion Surfactant Help Please (SLES)?"Thanks - I am starting to think that my Surf of choice, SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate), may be the reason that I have had problems in the past. It is not super slippery - it "lathers" like crazy but the lather is thick.
So when you say SLS…"
Tim Gill replied to Sentrex's discussion Surfactant Help Please (SLES)?"I have used the gookit surf as the standard surf to use and has worked fine for me. Mabie because I have quite a lot of it and no need to look at other options. Also because I think the goo-kit surf is diluted so can use more without the lamp…"
Keith replied to Sentrex's discussion Surfactant Help Please (SLES)?"So, here is an answer that was posted on one of my ramblings,
Critter, "For surf I use a mixture of water and SLS. I use 1/4 tsp of SLS for every six ounces of water. Then I apply this mixture to my lamps at about 10 ml per quart of…"
Sentrex replied to Sentrex's discussion Surfactant Help Please (SLES)?"Talking to myself here but figured I would think out loud in case another wandering soul has the same quandary.
Letting the pure SLES sit in the H2O all night significantly reduced it to a solution with some minor swirling. Actually managed to get…"
Sentrex replied to Kelly's discussion Damaged Aztec with Empty Globe"Greetings - I have like a dozen 32oz globes that I ordered brand new from a surplus store in Chicago.
Had some plans for them at the time but life got too busy. Think I paid like $5 each for them; they are still in the bubble wrap.
Not sure that…"
Sentrex posted a discussionSurfactant Help Please (SLES)?
I bought a gallon of 100% pure SLES and it "bricks" or basically loses all viscosity when it hits H2O. Has anyone ever tried reducing it down to the 28% SLES solutions that are typically sold on ebay and if so how did you do it (I mixed it for 20 minutes by hand and still pretty chunky).What do all or any of you use for Surf? I am starting to doubt the SLES.....I was gonna buy some from surf magma but they really hose you on the shipping.... but if it's worth it then maybe.Any words of wisdom…See More
Kelly replied to Sentrex's discussion Mathmos - Power Converter or Bulb?"My Astro Metallic and Neo are on the way! Woo hoo!!"
Sentrex replied to Sentrex's discussion Mathmos - Power Converter or Bulb?"Claude and Kelly - thanks, always appreciate input from those of you that are further up the hill than I am.
Ordered the Violet/Red Astro with the silver base.
I have so many vintage Lava Lite Lamps that only work so-so...... gonna sell of the…"
Kelly replied to Sentrex's discussion Mathmos - Power Converter or Bulb?"It's just so much easier..."
Kelly replied to Sentrex's discussion Mathmos - Power Converter or Bulb?"I use this one with a U.K. power strip. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MWAKVU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works well and is less than the ones on eBay."
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