Anyone know how to make a newer lamp more active like the 90s lamps? - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T11:26:29Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/anyone-know-how-to-make-a-newer-lamp-more-active-like-the-90s?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A837036&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBeautiful lamps, Keith. I lov…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-09:1566398:Comment:8374312021-03-09T21:51:01.623ZKShttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/KyleS
<p>Beautiful lamps, Keith. I love those silver centuries and their colors!</p>
<p>Your case sounds interesting, and that blue flow is certainly beautiful. I was concerned about using a higher wattage bulb because of fire hazards and also because it is on a vintage base. My lamp also does that halfway up mound when on 40, but the 50 does it wonders!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Keith said:…</cite></p>
<p>Beautiful lamps, Keith. I love those silver centuries and their colors!</p>
<p>Your case sounds interesting, and that blue flow is certainly beautiful. I was concerned about using a higher wattage bulb because of fire hazards and also because it is on a vintage base. My lamp also does that halfway up mound when on 40, but the 50 does it wonders!<br/> <br/> <cite>Keith said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/anyone-know-how-to-make-a-newer-lamp-more-active-like-the-90s?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment836761"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>See that blue lava lamp? I've had a 60 watt bulb in it for many years. It is a 90's lamp and just won't flow on a 40 watt bulb, just a raised mound halfway up, not even a column. But look how good that flow is on a 60! Just sayin</p>
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</blockquote> where did you find these bulb…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-09:1566398:Comment:8374222021-03-09T17:30:51.686Zbob yhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/boby
<p>where did you find these bulbs that fit the normal size base , all I can find is 40w </p>
<p>where did you find these bulbs that fit the normal size base , all I can find is 40w </p> If it flows better with 50W t…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-09:1566398:Comment:8374192021-03-09T16:38:50.466ZRobin Millerhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RobinMiller
<p>If it flows better with 50W then use a 50W bulb. It's only a 25% greater power output, it should not be hazardous. Put it another way, the globe is a great temperature indicator - it's going to visibly overheat long before the lamp melts or catches on fire!</p>
<p>Obviously use a dimmer, but that's pretty much standard advice for any lamp. You may well find that you don't need 50W all the time, and that something like 45W is fine.</p>
<p>If it flows better with 50W then use a 50W bulb. It's only a 25% greater power output, it should not be hazardous. Put it another way, the globe is a great temperature indicator - it's going to visibly overheat long before the lamp melts or catches on fire!</p>
<p>Obviously use a dimmer, but that's pretty much standard advice for any lamp. You may well find that you don't need 50W all the time, and that something like 45W is fine.</p> The lamp flows better , used…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-09:1566398:Comment:8372362021-03-09T14:43:44.397Zbob yhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/boby
<p>The lamp flows better , used a 60w bulb it worked , but the base is ceramic so I went back to the 40 w , so it won’t break the base , however if I had a base I didn’t care about I’d use this light bulb but I can’t find it <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8646558668?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8646558668?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>The lamp flows better , used a 60w bulb it worked , but the base is ceramic so I went back to the 40 w , so it won’t break the base , however if I had a base I didn’t care about I’d use this light bulb but I can’t find it <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8646558668?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8646558668?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Cool thx , maybe that’s the t…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8370362021-03-06T04:59:45.731Zbob yhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/boby
<p>Cool thx , maybe that’s the ticket then , I’ll go look tomorrow . I’ll keep u guys posted on the results , </p>
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<p>Kyle I hope you can get the lamp going good , keep us posted , I don’t know anything really but if you need to bounce an idea of someone am around , and less is always more with lava lamps I feel . This web page has tons of good info , and youtube also about lamps , fixing etc. . Good luck </p>
<p>Cool thx , maybe that’s the ticket then , I’ll go look tomorrow . I’ll keep u guys posted on the results , </p>
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<p>Kyle I hope you can get the lamp going good , keep us posted , I don’t know anything really but if you need to bounce an idea of someone am around , and less is always more with lava lamps I feel . This web page has tons of good info , and youtube also about lamps , fixing etc. . Good luck </p> Yes, no problems. 60 watt ap…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8370352021-03-06T04:31:53.195ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>Yes, no problems. 60 watt appliance bulb also sold as ceiling fan bulbs<br></br> <br></br> <cite>bob y said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/anyone-know-how-to-make-a-newer-lamp-more-active-like-the-90s?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A836764&xg_source=activity#1566398Comment836764"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Nice lamps Keith , so your saying even though that lamp calls for a 40 w , you use a 60w and it works great ? , where do you find that kinda…</p>
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<p>Yes, no problems. 60 watt appliance bulb also sold as ceiling fan bulbs<br/> <br/> <cite>bob y said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/anyone-know-how-to-make-a-newer-lamp-more-active-like-the-90s?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A836764&xg_source=activity#1566398Comment836764"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Nice lamps Keith , so your saying even though that lamp calls for a 40 w , you use a 60w and it works great ? , where do you find that kinda bulb , my local hardware places doesn’t seem it have the right base for the bulb </p>
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</blockquote> Nice lamps Keith , so your sa…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8367642021-03-06T03:47:40.283Zbob yhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/boby
<p>Nice lamps Keith , so your saying even though that lamp calls for a 40 w , you use a 60w and it works great ? , where do you find that kinda bulb , my local hardware places doesn’t seem it have the right base for the bulb </p>
<p>Nice lamps Keith , so your saying even though that lamp calls for a 40 w , you use a 60w and it works great ? , where do you find that kinda bulb , my local hardware places doesn’t seem it have the right base for the bulb </p> See that blue lava lamp? I'v…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8367612021-03-06T03:37:15.833ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>See that blue lava lamp? I've had a 60 watt bulb in it for many years. It is a 90's lamp and just won't flow on a 40 watt bulb, just a raised mound halfway up, not even a column. But look how good that flow is on a 60! Just sayin</p>
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<p>See that blue lava lamp? I've had a 60 watt bulb in it for many years. It is a 90's lamp and just won't flow on a 40 watt bulb, just a raised mound halfway up, not even a column. But look how good that flow is on a 60! Just sayin</p>
<p><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3079680047?profile=RESIZE_710x&width=611" alt="View from my recliner"/></p> Just remember your physics gu…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8367482021-03-06T01:29:19.219ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>Just remember your physics guys. When you increase temperature of said vessel, even more so one that is sealed, you increase pressure. So please be careful experimenting with these late model China bombs! Good luck!</p>
<p>MaGoo!</p>
<p>Just remember your physics guys. When you increase temperature of said vessel, even more so one that is sealed, you increase pressure. So please be careful experimenting with these late model China bombs! Good luck!</p>
<p>MaGoo!</p> To be honest, no, I don't thi…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-06:1566398:Comment:8370312021-03-06T00:51:56.161ZAnt Beehttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/AntBee
<p>To be honest, no, I don't think that's the issue.<br></br><br></br>The newer, China formulas just have a hard time with warming up. Similar to what you're saying, I have some 25 watt globes that actually do *very* well on 40 watt bases.<br></br><br></br>It's an issue with the wax recipe they switched to.<br></br><br></br></p>
<p>But by all means, if its a cheap lamp and you're ok with yourself if you should ruin it, experiment with soap. Just use a drop at a time, let it fully cycle, and observe.<br></br><br></br>And I…</p>
<p>To be honest, no, I don't think that's the issue.<br/><br/>The newer, China formulas just have a hard time with warming up. Similar to what you're saying, I have some 25 watt globes that actually do *very* well on 40 watt bases.<br/><br/>It's an issue with the wax recipe they switched to.<br/><br/></p>
<p>But by all means, if its a cheap lamp and you're ok with yourself if you should ruin it, experiment with soap. Just use a drop at a time, let it fully cycle, and observe.<br/><br/>And I can't stress enough how much it needs to be additive free.</p>