All Discussions Tagged 'globe' - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T01:09:30Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=globe&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI trashed an EXCALIBUR last night.tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-04-24:1566398:Topic:8422882021-04-24T18:17:01.405ZThe Lamp Caretakerhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TheLampCaretaker
<p>I trashed one of my EXCALIBURS last night that I only fired up a couple of times and of all my EXCALIBURS not only was it one of the newest it was also one of my favorites from a set of two I acquired NEW sometime back. Both lamps are the same color etc. so I'm glad I have an extra back up lamp. Now I have a lonely base and topper. Actually I have two since my niece trashed a pink glitter EXCALIBUR I'd given her for her apartment several years ago. I've read that the bottles for the…</p>
<p>I trashed one of my EXCALIBURS last night that I only fired up a couple of times and of all my EXCALIBURS not only was it one of the newest it was also one of my favorites from a set of two I acquired NEW sometime back. Both lamps are the same color etc. so I'm glad I have an extra back up lamp. Now I have a lonely base and topper. Actually I have two since my niece trashed a pink glitter EXCALIBUR I'd given her for her apartment several years ago. I've read that the bottles for the LUNARS fit the EXCALIBURS. Anyone have a clue as to what size replacement globes or bottles I can use to create new lamps that will fit the EXCALIBUR lava lamps and if so where to buy? By the way if anyone wants the wax and coil from the Excalibur send me an address and I'll gladly send your way. I hate throwing away good used parts. No charge. I'll drop it off at USPS the next time I have to return a package in a week or so. I usually go every two weeks. I saved it since it was not at all damaged when the lamp hit floor and shattered. And - YES - I'm still whining about it because it was so preventable had I not been so careless when moving it. All it took was a second and it was gone for good making other EXCALIBURS around the globe even more valuable and rare now that there are two less globes in the world. As each globe gets destroyed the ones remaining become more valuable. SPENCERS only sold so many at each location when they were first introduced so there are not as many as some regular lava lamps. This from a manager who sold me the two I'd purchased several years ago. I think I'm down to three glitters now and three with Lava. Ok - time to wipe my eyes and move on. </p> Globe stained from the inside?tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-03-24:1566398:Topic:7085592020-03-24T05:48:18.454ZMatt Tesorierohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MattTesoriero
<p>Has anyone had this problem before? What do you think can be done without pouring out the liquid and scrubbing from the inside? What do you think has cause this? My lamp sits in the corner of my room. I have only encountered these types of stains on grandes.…</p>
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<p>Has anyone had this problem before? What do you think can be done without pouring out the liquid and scrubbing from the inside? What do you think has cause this? My lamp sits in the corner of my room. I have only encountered these types of stains on grandes.</p>
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<p>Hi guys, it's been some time since I have visited the boards. I was recently contacted about restoring four vintage Lava Lamps for an older art installation. I don't have any experience working on them, but I do have a basic understanding of the chemistry. Can these lamps be restored to the original color and performance? The first photo is from 1986 and the rest are of the current state. What model are these? Can someone recommend a vendor for the replacement goo and perhaps a hands on…</p>
<p>Hi guys, it's been some time since I have visited the boards. I was recently contacted about restoring four vintage Lava Lamps for an older art installation. I don't have any experience working on them, but I do have a basic understanding of the chemistry. Can these lamps be restored to the original color and performance? The first photo is from 1986 and the rest are of the current state. What model are these? Can someone recommend a vendor for the replacement goo and perhaps a hands on tutorial for cap removal/replacement, filling and closure etc? Thanks for any help you experts can provide!</p>
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<p>I got this on eBay last week. I saw it and though "oh, another faded 03", but then looked at the pics and noticed that it didn't have any cap code. Then I came back on OG to see what I could find out about the elusive 01 globe. A post by Lamphead said that the the 01 globes did not have any markings on the top.</p>
<p><br></br>I'm running it right now, and the wax has separated, so I might have to open it up and take out some liquid to get all the wax back together. </p>
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<p>I got this on eBay last week. I saw it and though "oh, another faded 03", but then looked at the pics and noticed that it didn't have any cap code. Then I came back on OG to see what I could find out about the elusive 01 globe. A post by Lamphead said that the the 01 globes did not have any markings on the top.</p>
<p><br/>I'm running it right now, and the wax has separated, so I might have to open it up and take out some liquid to get all the wax back together. </p>
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<p>Hello, everyone. My family just moved and our kids have been thrilled watching our lava lamp collection on display (our previous apartment didn't have any good places to put them), but one lamp in particular is giving us problems. The wife and I have an old tiki Hot Rock Lite from Spencer's, just like the one seen here:</p>
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<p>Hello, everyone. My family just moved and our kids have been thrilled watching our lava lamp collection on display (our previous apartment didn't have any good places to put them), but one lamp in particular is giving us problems. The wife and I have an old tiki Hot Rock Lite from Spencer's, just like the one seen here:</p>
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<p>As a fan of all things kitsch and tasteless, I can't get enough of tiki statues and the kids love the funny face on it, but the bottle makes it useless at this point. A good portion of wax is stuck the sides and what little wax is left will only bubble up to run along one side of the bottle and stay there until you turn it off, after which it just settles back to the bottom.</p>
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<p>I'd really like to get this thing up and running again, but I don't know what kind of bottle would be best to replace it. We tried replacing it with one of the bottles from our standard lava lamps and it fit nicely enough, but my wife didn't like how the narrow top looked with the the broad cap. "It looks like a little man wearing an oversized hat. And not in a good way." Her words, not mine.</p>
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<p>So any thoughts on what would work for this thing? I'd rather not hunt down another Hot Rock Lite as 1) it can be a pain getting some of these discontinued items and 2) it seems these things inevitably screw up in this manner anyway. I'd rather just get an official Lava Lite brand bottle that I know will work properly.</p> globe cracked but not fractured - is it still usable?tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-06-06:1566398:Topic:6536022017-06-06T21:36:41.652ZElaine Schoendorfhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ElaineSchoendorf
<p>Hello !</p>
<p>Have been working on changing out the water/wax on my Century 100 and noticed that the bottom of the globe is cracked. </p>
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<p>Is this globe worthless now or is it possible to still use it without risk of fracturing completely?</p>
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<p>Have been working on changing out the water/wax on my Century 100 and noticed that the bottom of the globe is cracked. </p>
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<p>Is this globe worthless now or is it possible to still use it without risk of fracturing completely?</p> Grande globes wantedtag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-03-04:1566398:Topic:6474352017-03-04T21:04:27.445ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>Interested in purchasing 2 or 3 empty Grande globes. I have some project ideas in mind but don't want to sacrifice my current globes!</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Interested in purchasing 2 or 3 empty Grande globes. I have some project ideas in mind but don't want to sacrifice my current globes!</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Quality of glass globestag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-09-25:1566398:Topic:4857992013-09-25T04:53:17.881ZCowmatianhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Cowmatian
I have 3 lava lamps, a 1998 blue/ white midnight starship, a 1995 clear/red midnight, and a 1993 aristocrat. I had them all running at once and the most noticeable difference was the glass. The 2 32oz globes have almost an orange peel texture to them (they aren't shiny) and they are full of bubbles, while the aristocrat's glass is crystal clear with very few bubbles and a very smooth surface. Does anyone know if lava lite changed glass manufacturers when they switched from screw caps to bottle…
I have 3 lava lamps, a 1998 blue/ white midnight starship, a 1995 clear/red midnight, and a 1993 aristocrat. I had them all running at once and the most noticeable difference was the glass. The 2 32oz globes have almost an orange peel texture to them (they aren't shiny) and they are full of bubbles, while the aristocrat's glass is crystal clear with very few bubbles and a very smooth surface. Does anyone know if lava lite changed glass manufacturers when they switched from screw caps to bottle caps. I am also looking for an American made giant, is their glass completely clear? I don't know if this bothers anyone else, but it really bothers me to see the glass more than the contents. Also what is mathmos's current glass quality like? Does anyone have an extra wizard cap I can buy?tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-08-13:1566398:Topic:4760832013-08-13T22:25:22.274ZVincehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/VinceCianfichi
<p>Hello fellow Goo-ers. Does anyone have an extra silver-colored wizard cap that I can buy? This is the cone shaped top part that is 2" at the opening where it fits on the top of the globe. I am in Pennsylvania, and would appreciate anyone willing to sell one. Thanks!</p>
<p>Hello fellow Goo-ers. Does anyone have an extra silver-colored wizard cap that I can buy? This is the cone shaped top part that is 2" at the opening where it fits on the top of the globe. I am in Pennsylvania, and would appreciate anyone willing to sell one. Thanks!</p> Best option for topping off liquid in a 1970s globe?tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2013-04-12:1566398:Topic:4527482013-04-12T03:59:49.777ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>I have a 52oz. globe from the 70s and the liquid level is low. I've replaced liquid in 60's globes, but never topped off a 70s globe. Do I need to top off with liquid from another 70s lamp or can I add some distilled water?</p>
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<p>I have a 52oz. globe from the 70s and the liquid level is low. I've replaced liquid in 60's globes, but never topped off a 70s globe. Do I need to top off with liquid from another 70s lamp or can I add some distilled water?</p>
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