century lamp problem - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T10:46:22Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/century-lamp-problem?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A288194&feed=yes&xn_auth=nono problem let us know how it…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2881002011-07-12T23:48:11.960ZDr. WHAT?!https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DrWHAT334
no problem let us know how it goes.
no problem let us know how it goes. Thanks Doc!!!
tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2875152011-07-12T22:11:05.281ZMax Collinshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MaxCollins
<p>Thanks Doc!!!</p>
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<p>Thanks Doc!!!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.thegearpage.net/board/images/smilies/AOK.gif" alt="0" border="0" class="inlineimg"/></p> well the next level down in b…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2880992011-07-12T21:40:17.509ZDr. WHAT?!https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DrWHAT334
well the next level down in bulb wattage is a 25 watts which may not be enough to get it going. Maybe if it was on for a good 24 hrs it'll flow but you may not want to wait that long. Also You may want to try a frosted 40 watt bulb. Then tend to run a tad cooler then the clear bulb and see if that works. If that doesn't work use a dimmer.
well the next level down in bulb wattage is a 25 watts which may not be enough to get it going. Maybe if it was on for a good 24 hrs it'll flow but you may not want to wait that long. Also You may want to try a frosted 40 watt bulb. Then tend to run a tad cooler then the clear bulb and see if that works. If that doesn't work use a dimmer. Sylvania Appliance Bulb 40 wa…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2880982011-07-12T21:27:38.293ZMax Collinshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MaxCollins
<p>Sylvania Appliance Bulb 40 watt 115-125 v Clear. No heat ring. It works really great for a while and then blop/flop.</p>
<p>Is this the correct bulb? I will get the dimmer tomorrow or maybe a lower watt bulb?</p>
<p>Thank you! </p>
<p>Sylvania Appliance Bulb 40 watt 115-125 v Clear. No heat ring. It works really great for a while and then blop/flop.</p>
<p>Is this the correct bulb? I will get the dimmer tomorrow or maybe a lower watt bulb?</p>
<p>Thank you! </p> its overheating when it does…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2875122011-07-12T21:11:04.190ZDr. WHAT?!https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/DrWHAT334
its overheating when it does that. What type of bulb do you have on it? and a dimmer switch always comes in handy but if you have the wrong bulb in it, that could be the issue. Also does it have the reflector ring on the lamp? you can try taking that out too. The ring deflects the light and heat more upward, remove it and it's not so direct.<br></br>
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<cite>Max Collins said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/century-lamp-problem#1566398Comment288194"><div>I have a…</div>
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its overheating when it does that. What type of bulb do you have on it? and a dimmer switch always comes in handy but if you have the wrong bulb in it, that could be the issue. Also does it have the reflector ring on the lamp? you can try taking that out too. The ring deflects the light and heat more upward, remove it and it's not so direct.<br/>
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<cite>Max Collins said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/century-lamp-problem#1566398Comment288194"><div>I have a 70s red wax/yellow water lamp that works great for several hours then just blobs up at the bottom and stays that way. I'll try the dimmer switch. Thank you for sharing solutions! :)</div>
</blockquote> I have a 70s red wax/yellow w…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-07-12:1566398:Comment:2881942011-07-12T20:58:16.598ZMax Collinshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MaxCollins
I have a 70s red wax/yellow water lamp that works great for several hours then just blobs up at the bottom and stays that way. I'll try the dimmer switch. Thank you for sharing solutions! :)
I have a 70s red wax/yellow water lamp that works great for several hours then just blobs up at the bottom and stays that way. I'll try the dimmer switch. Thank you for sharing solutions! :) get yourself a dimmer switch…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-06-25:1566398:Comment:2719012011-06-25T22:28:59.389Zmatt01165https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MattMona
<p>get yourself a dimmer switch so you can turn down the heat some</p>
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<p>get yourself a dimmer switch so you can turn down the heat some</p>
<p> </p> I have a simmler problem with…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2011-06-25:1566398:Comment:2718982011-06-25T21:29:35.697ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
I have a simmler problem with a astrobabay which i got 2nd hand - it seams like the wax is cooked and has been over used and there is zero flow, so it seams to me like mine is a wax problem - therefore it will be goo kited. <br></br><br></br>As for your century - yea soap can work as it brakes down the wax but just adding soap can be a temporary solution. However if the lamp has been used a lot then the wax can deteriorate and be 'dead' often = zero or rubbish flow.<br></br><br></br>My advice would be to redo…
I have a simmler problem with a astrobabay which i got 2nd hand - it seams like the wax is cooked and has been over used and there is zero flow, so it seams to me like mine is a wax problem - therefore it will be goo kited. <br/><br/>As for your century - yea soap can work as it brakes down the wax but just adding soap can be a temporary solution. However if the lamp has been used a lot then the wax can deteriorate and be 'dead' often = zero or rubbish flow.<br/><br/>My advice would be to redo the lamp if it has had a lot of use or if not then a water change could work as when the balance is messed up it is often irreversible.