transferred: Continental Lava lamp mishap

[Mark Goo]

69pony November 20, 2007, 2:30pm

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Posts: 5 I have an older Continental Lava lamp, the type that is powered by a candle. I have had a accident with the candle globe or holder. Does anyone have any idea where I might find something like this? The top Lava part and the metal base are still in great shape

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PXR57128 November 20, 2007, 4:12pm

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Posts: 71 Try to fix it how bad is it . I have the same lamp they are hard to get on Ebay. Alone for parts Is it the glass globe for the candel
or the metal round ring on top of the glass? Is the glass clear or has the pineapple look two it.

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csswgg November 20, 2007, 5:19pm

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Posts: 13 I wish I knew... I would love to be able to get my hands on extra candle sections. Sorry to hear about your lamp.

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Astrobaby November 20, 2007, 6:10pm


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Posts: 697 I'd contact a glass blower - i know the people who would be repair and restore glass and produce identical glass parts but they are in england - if you could make a technical drawing of what you needed they would be happy to help you.

best wishes,

baby.



http://www.flowoflava.com
http://www.lazylavalamp.carbonmade.com/
http://www.imovatedesign.co.uk/insidelava/



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69pony November 20, 2007, 7:03pm

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Posts: 5 The glass is clear or a little frosted and yes it is pineapple looking. And sorry there is not much left to the glass for the candle, so not much to take detailed measurements. I will keep looking for something to work. Thanks for the reply's

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Dr.WHAT November 20, 2007, 7:08pm


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Posts: 480 can you post some pictures? that might help us find a easier way to help you fix it.

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69pony November 20, 2007, 8:03pm

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Posts: 5 Here is what I have the glass candle part has been disposed of as it was in little pieces. It use to look like the continental pictured here - I have the metal base, the metal ring that above the candle, the lava bottle and cap http://oozinggoo.com/gallery/g-1108.html
Sorry, I cannot find out how to attach a picture

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69pony November 20, 2007, 8:35pm

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Posts: 5 This is what is left to the Continental Lava Lamp no candle
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19931978@N08/2051076805/

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Manix5 November 20, 2007, 9:14pm


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Posts: 110 I know it's a longshot, but you have nothing to lose. You should email Lava World asking if they have any extra bases in storage or know where you could get some. The email is: [e-mail]
Also, email Pam at End of the Rainbow. She has helped me find a few parts. The email is [e-mail]

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Astrobaby November 21, 2007, 3:51am


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Posts: 697 This is so easy to repair: all you need is a v like shape piece of glass like a fliter funnel (with the hole for air circulation) turned upside down and a hole placed on the side of the glass. Calculate the diameter of the base where it would sit onto the metal stand and then calculate the diameter that it would sit on the bottle and take the design to a glass factory. It would cost peanuts to do.

on this timeline Jonas, Craig and i made up, you see a happy continental how it should be:

http://lazylavalamp.carbonmade.com/projects/73669

best wishes,

baby.







http://www.flowoflava.com
http://www.lazylavalamp.carbonmade.com/
http://www.imovatedesign.co.uk/insidelava/



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Astrobaby November 21, 2007, 3:55am


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Posts: 697 I can put you in touch with the glass people if you wish, they are a tiny glass factory which specialises in producing glass for chemical labs and produce glass to exact dimensions. They also do antique restoration. A part like that could be sent in the mail and you can send them a technical drawing by mail. But there should be someone who does this stuff near you.

best wishes,

'baby.



http://www.flowoflava.com
http://www.lazylavalamp.carbonmade.com/
http://www.imovatedesign.co.uk/insidelava/



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69pony 2 hours ago

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Posts: 5 Thanks I sent email's to both lavaworld and End of the Rainbow for possible parts.

If I have to go the route of the glass maker can someone provide a couple of dimensions for me as I did not measure anything before I broke it.

The height of the glass candle?
The widest diameter part of the glass candle?
The top rim diameter of the glass candle?
The bottom diameter of the glass candle?

Thanks again for any help

[Jonas Clark-Elliott]

Yes, please! We have a few Continental owners on here! Can someone help by taking some accurate measurements, and notes on the shape of the upper lip and the bottom?