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1025 11.5" Candle Lamp Not Flowing Hi all. I just got this lamp, and it took 3hrs to melt and attempt to flow. However... it doesn't flow at all just sits like a lump. The gl… Started by omega	1	Jun 7, 2025 Reply by The Lamp Caretaker
Hunter Sata-Lite renovation advice needed! Hi all, I'm currently in the process of fixing my old Hunter Sata-Lite which has been in storage for a long time and is in a pretty poor… Started by Leo Dee	2	Apr 12, 2025 Reply by Leo Dee
Walkthrough on creating a lamp from scratch. I have the basics ( parafin wax, carbon tetrachloride, mineral oil, water, light mount, glass container). My fluids and wax was spilled. C… Started by Larry	1	Mar 26, 2025 Reply by Larry
Replacing Fluid on a Liquid Wax Lamp I have a Nordic MK2 with liquid wax. The liquid wax just gathers at the top. It had a 30w bulb in so swapped it to a 25w and it still does… Started by Carl	0	Mar 20, 2025
Has anyone else noticed new Mathmos bottles go cloudy really fast? I just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this? Or, if it’s just me. Any newer clear liquid bottles seem to go cloudy only after a fe… Started by Paul	6	Feb 12, 2025 Reply by Lava_Head_UK
liquid wax I have a MK1 crestworth lamp with liquid wax, is it possible to top up the wax or should I leave it alone. thanks. Started by patrick wood	15	Feb 8, 2025 Reply by patrick wood
Trying to restore vintage century lamp (pls help) So i’ve never done this before so i’m pretty clueless. Got this lamp for free off FB. Wax was separated so i removed the liquid and boiled… Started by Brooke	3	Feb 2, 2025 Reply by The Lamp Caretaker
Replacing the fluids Hi, is there known method to replace master fluid and wax? My lamp looks like this wax is on the top at cold fluid Started by Hermit	2	Dec 15, 2024 Reply by Arne
New lamp - no bulb! :( Hi everyone, I recently picked up an awesome retro Carramar lava lamp at a market, but it didn’t come with a bulb. I'm not sure which one t… Started by Anthony Dang	4	Nov 10, 2024 Reply by Anthony Dang
Replacement Screw Cap plans for 60-70's lamp upload Hello all, first time here. I have an old lamp that was my grandma's and I'm a little sentimental about it. It must be early 70's minimum… Started by Duane K	70	Nov 7, 2024 Reply by Fredrick McCaskill