Comments - The vintage Crestworth I scored on ebay finally came - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T00:29:23Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1566398%3ABlogPost%3A841360&xn_auth=noUsually the bulb sockets dont…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-05-21:1566398:Comment:8436172021-05-21T20:40:23.802ZArnehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/kalel
<p>Usually the bulb sockets dont come apart that easiely, they have sort of an inverted gearwheel inside the upper part and metal clip on the lower part so it can be screwed together when wired but not apart once its on there. In order to take it apart the clips have to be bent so they aren't stopped bu"teeth" of the upper part. So if it was taken apart those clips have to be bent back towards the outer edge or the upper part comes loose every time you wanne take the bulb out...which sucks. </p>
<p>Usually the bulb sockets dont come apart that easiely, they have sort of an inverted gearwheel inside the upper part and metal clip on the lower part so it can be screwed together when wired but not apart once its on there. In order to take it apart the clips have to be bent so they aren't stopped bu"teeth" of the upper part. So if it was taken apart those clips have to be bent back towards the outer edge or the upper part comes loose every time you wanne take the bulb out...which sucks. </p> Nice lamp!
I'm afraid the bul…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-10:1566398:Comment:8414172021-04-10T10:15:38.230Zandy rosshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/andyross
<p>Nice lamp!</p>
<p>I'm afraid the bulb is likely grimed in - it may have been there 40 years...</p>
<p>Maybe a drop of penetrating oil?</p>
<p>You may end up breaking it, but no big deal - the bulb-holder is stronger metal so will be unhurt - I've had to do this several times, as I'm sure have other Brit Crestworth collectors</p>
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<p>One trick - try turning it the wrong way a fraction first, this sometimes dislodges the blocking</p>
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<p>Btw, if you post a photo of the cracked…</p>
<p>Nice lamp!</p>
<p>I'm afraid the bulb is likely grimed in - it may have been there 40 years...</p>
<p>Maybe a drop of penetrating oil?</p>
<p>You may end up breaking it, but no big deal - the bulb-holder is stronger metal so will be unhurt - I've had to do this several times, as I'm sure have other Brit Crestworth collectors</p>
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<p>One trick - try turning it the wrong way a fraction first, this sometimes dislodges the blocking</p>
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<p>Btw, if you post a photo of the cracked cap on this thread, someone may have a spare...</p> I don't have direct experienc…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-10:1566398:Comment:8414072021-04-10T03:47:22.019ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>I don't have direct experience with those but I'm gonna say no, it shouldn't be loose at all.</p>
<p>I don't have direct experience with those but I'm gonna say no, it shouldn't be loose at all.</p> Yeah, turns out I was just un…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-10:1566398:Comment:8410772021-04-10T03:42:16.783ZMichael Stronghttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/1ecjqgdtukylb
<p>Yeah, turns out I was just unscrewing the base as well. I guess that works too. Is the base suppose to be that loose. By base, I mean the female end.</p>
<p>Yeah, turns out I was just unscrewing the base as well. I guess that works too. Is the base suppose to be that loose. By base, I mean the female end.</p> I think on those bulbs you ha…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-10:1566398:Comment:8411752021-04-10T03:21:00.038ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>I think on those bulbs you have to push in while you twist.</p>
<p>I think on those bulbs you have to push in while you twist.</p> Also does anyone know how to…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-10:1566398:Comment:8414052021-04-10T02:47:31.584ZMichael Stronghttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/1ecjqgdtukylb
<p>Also does anyone know how to remove the bulb? it uses a "small bayonet cap". I tried to twist and pull it out, but it won't budge. I was too afraid to pull any harder, but I would still like to know how to. They kindly included a spare bulb as well</p>
<p>Also does anyone know how to remove the bulb? it uses a "small bayonet cap". I tried to twist and pull it out, but it won't budge. I was too afraid to pull any harder, but I would still like to know how to. They kindly included a spare bulb as well</p>