"I'll post some pics of it and the Gen 2 I have that I got first (a few years ago at Goodwill for $3'ish bucks (I figure $50 for the new-to-me Gen 1 is still a cumulative bargain for these two lamps).The goo in the Gen 1 is a little chunky,…"
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Bottle glued to base, I think... Ideas?
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Hey, all. New member, first post.I bought (through pictures, no hands-on) what I thought was a twin to what I think is a Century 100 I have (with the star light base). The original has a black cord…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steven Marra Mar 18, 2021.
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"Double success then , great news . Once the lamps up,and running let us know , I am glad to hear it’s working out . "
"It was cross threaded and REALLY scratchy in the socket. I used a piece of thin rubber to grab the bulb and work it out. It was a YUGE pain."
"Congratulations !!! , how come the bulb is stuck now ?"
"SUCCESS!
Jeezus!
And the bulb is cross-threaded... I think it's more than 40w, too.
Had to heat and use spudgers to break the bond. PAIN IN THE ARSE!
Now, how to get the damn bulb out without breaking it?"
"This looks a lot like the earliest versions of the original century base. The first models were gold but the bases tend to turn silver over time- I have an early 70's century and the poor base is no longer a shimmering gold. As far as the goo…"
"Good luck , and just go slow !! , I was told that this lamp mine I mean was late 70 early 80s but idk , maybe yours is also . I know this is the oldest lamp I seen in person and never seen a cord like this .
goodluck on your quest to free the…"
"Twinsies!
I let it run for 8 hours to get really hot. Then I picked about an inch of goo out with a long thin blade, then couldn't get and further =(
Moved it to the worktable to try a combo of acetone and heat tomorrow night."
"I like the flow a lot ! I just got this lamp it looks pretty similar, the sticker is faded with the date though I’ll post pic s. Also how did you try getting that glue out ?
that’s chip is so tiny also , maybe you can turn so you…"
"Sorry for the blurry photos.
Lens had a smudge.
The pale one with cloudy water and the white cord is the 2 piece.
The video is after it was on for 5 hours. By that point, my other lamps usually start to form the single glob and lose flow. The newer…"
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"That story is definitely funny , so I it’s a custom job lol . Now I definitely can’t wait to see it , I have lamp that’s old also with a white cord but the sticker with the date is faded , they said maybe late 70s early 80s but who…"
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