Display Ideas for 100+ Lamps - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T11:13:04Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A855952&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe shelves/cubbyholes should…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-01-26:1566398:Comment:8559522022-01-26T11:56:41.652Zandy rosshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/andyross
<p>The shelves/cubbyholes should have <strong>backs</strong>, for optimum standout, in my experience.</p>
<p>(I prefer black but there are superb displays on here with white)</p>
<p>The shelves/cubbyholes should have <strong>backs</strong>, for optimum standout, in my experience.</p>
<p>(I prefer black but there are superb displays on here with white)</p> Does anyone recommend any cur…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2022-01-25:1566398:Comment:8558282022-01-25T20:38:47.132ZKelly Flaskerudhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Kelly
<p>Does anyone recommend any currently available shelving units? Don’t care so much about the cost, but I’d like to see if I can find a retail source in the US for some cool looking shelves. Maybe like these, but that are sized for lamps:…</p>
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<p>Does anyone recommend any currently available shelving units? Don’t care so much about the cost, but I’d like to see if I can find a retail source in the US for some cool looking shelves. Maybe like these, but that are sized for lamps:</p>
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<p> I vote for individual boxes for each if possible. Having lamps on top of each other causes hot spots and definitely color bleed from the neighboring lamps. Individual dimmers would be an awesome addition because EVERY lamp has its own perfect running temperature. Think every step through twice !</p>
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<p> I vote for individual boxes for each if possible. Having lamps on top of each other causes hot spots and definitely color bleed from the neighboring lamps. Individual dimmers would be an awesome addition because EVERY lamp has its own perfect running temperature. Think every step through twice !</p>
<p> Cant wait to see completed pics !</p> Yup, basically I have lamps i…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-27:1566398:Comment:8385072021-03-27T10:06:25.988ZMonsoonStormhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MonsoonStorm
<p>Yup, basically I have lamps in two places, so each group is plugged into an extension cable, and that extension cable is plugged into a smart plug. That way the plug controls the extension, so a set of lamps.</p>
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<p>I can then also control it through alexa/google too (that does require internet, but only enough to send the command to their servers and get a response)</p>
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<p>If there's no internet you can either use an app on your phone, or get some zigbee switches that you…</p>
<p>Yup, basically I have lamps in two places, so each group is plugged into an extension cable, and that extension cable is plugged into a smart plug. That way the plug controls the extension, so a set of lamps.</p>
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<p>I can then also control it through alexa/google too (that does require internet, but only enough to send the command to their servers and get a response)</p>
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<p>If there's no internet you can either use an app on your phone, or get some zigbee switches that you can stick somewhere handy.<br/> <br/> <cite>Kelly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps#1566398Comment838302"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Now that just might work!</p>
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<p>Now that just might work!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>MonsoonStorm said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps#1566398Comment838075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You can get plugs that don't require an internet connection and just need a wifi network (even if it isn't connected to the internet). Check out Zigbee systems. They are generally systems with a hub. Smartthings and hue are examples - the lightbubs continue to work even if…</p>
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<p>Now that just might work!<br/> <br/> <cite>MonsoonStorm said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps#1566398Comment838075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You can get plugs that don't require an internet connection and just need a wifi network (even if it isn't connected to the internet). Check out Zigbee systems. They are generally systems with a hub. Smartthings and hue are examples - the lightbubs continue to work even if your internet goes down because it's on its own system that just piggybacks on your network.</p>
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<p>Basically you'd want plugs that specify "zigbee"<br/> <br/> <cite>Kelly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps#1566398Comment838127"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I bought four not too long ago for $24 or so from Amazon. I like them, but we don’t have the WiFi capacity to support more than a few. (We live so far out in the boonies that our internet is from a hot spot... That’s the only thing that sucks about living in the bottom of a holler!)<br/> <br/> <cite>Autumn said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838212"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you are like me you won't be running all of these at once and you won't turn them on at convenient times to be able to view them. My solution to that was wifi smart plugs. Each of my lamps is on a smart plug and I have a random number of them scheduled to come on once a week. The only downside is this is a fairly expensive route to take. I bought 26 of them and it cost me about $170.</p>
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</blockquote> You can get plugs that don't…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-24:1566398:Comment:8380752021-03-24T09:49:04.981ZMonsoonStormhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MonsoonStorm
<p>You can get plugs that don't require an internet connection and just need a wifi network (even if it isn't connected to the internet). Check out Zigbee systems. They are generally systems with a hub. Smartthings and hue are examples - the lightbubs continue to work even if your internet goes down because it's on its own system that just piggybacks on your network.</p>
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<p>Basically you'd want plugs that specify "zigbee"<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Kelly said:…</cite></p>
<p>You can get plugs that don't require an internet connection and just need a wifi network (even if it isn't connected to the internet). Check out Zigbee systems. They are generally systems with a hub. Smartthings and hue are examples - the lightbubs continue to work even if your internet goes down because it's on its own system that just piggybacks on your network.</p>
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<p>Basically you'd want plugs that specify "zigbee"<br/> <br/> <cite>Kelly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps#1566398Comment838127"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I bought four not too long ago for $24 or so from Amazon. I like them, but we don’t have the WiFi capacity to support more than a few. (We live so far out in the boonies that our internet is from a hot spot... That’s the only thing that sucks about living in the bottom of a holler!)<br/> <br/> <cite>Autumn said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838212"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you are like me you won't be running all of these at once and you won't turn them on at convenient times to be able to view them. My solution to that was wifi smart plugs. Each of my lamps is on a smart plug and I have a random number of them scheduled to come on once a week. The only downside is this is a fairly expensive route to take. I bought 26 of them and it cost me about $170.</p>
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<p>I bought four not too long ago for $24 or so from Amazon. I like them, but we don’t have the WiFi capacity to support more than a few. (We live so far out in the boonies that our internet is from a hot spot... That’s the only thing that sucks about living in the bottom of a holler!)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Autumn said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838212"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If…</p>
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<p>I bought four not too long ago for $24 or so from Amazon. I like them, but we don’t have the WiFi capacity to support more than a few. (We live so far out in the boonies that our internet is from a hot spot... That’s the only thing that sucks about living in the bottom of a holler!)<br/> <br/> <cite>Autumn said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838212"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you are like me you won't be running all of these at once and you won't turn them on at convenient times to be able to view them. My solution to that was wifi smart plugs. Each of my lamps is on a smart plug and I have a random number of them scheduled to come on once a week. The only downside is this is a fairly expensive route to take. I bought 26 of them and it cost me about $170.</p>
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</blockquote> If you are like me you won't…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-24:1566398:Comment:8382122021-03-24T00:36:50.526ZAutumnhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Autumn
<p>If you are like me you won't be running all of these at once and you won't turn them on at convenient times to be able to view them. My solution to that was wifi smart plugs. Each of my lamps is on a smart plug and I have a random number of them scheduled to come on once a week. The only downside is this is a fairly expensive route to take. I bought 26 of them and it cost me about $170.</p>
<p>If you are like me you won't be running all of these at once and you won't turn them on at convenient times to be able to view them. My solution to that was wifi smart plugs. Each of my lamps is on a smart plug and I have a random number of them scheduled to come on once a week. The only downside is this is a fairly expensive route to take. I bought 26 of them and it cost me about $170.</p> At the moment, I’m thinking o…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2021-03-23:1566398:Comment:8380582021-03-23T13:46:38.230ZKelly Flaskerudhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Kelly
<p>At the moment, I’m thinking of grouping the lamps by type - all the Midnights together, all the Centuries, both Icon series, etc. I might separate the glitter Midnights from the lava Midnights, but then again, maybe not. All of the Mathmos lamps will be upstairs in their own separate room. I’m sure I’ll still have random displays in other rooms too (e.g., another set of the Halloween Icons on permanent display in my Halloween room, random lamps in the bedroom, etc.). I’ve got at least…</p>
<p>At the moment, I’m thinking of grouping the lamps by type - all the Midnights together, all the Centuries, both Icon series, etc. I might separate the glitter Midnights from the lava Midnights, but then again, maybe not. All of the Mathmos lamps will be upstairs in their own separate room. I’m sure I’ll still have random displays in other rooms too (e.g., another set of the Halloween Icons on permanent display in my Halloween room, random lamps in the bedroom, etc.). I’ve got at least one of almost every lamp through the 90’s... And if I can convince Claude to mix me up some glitter globes and find a clear/chocolate to buy, I’ll have every color combination made. (I was a SINK until my 40’s, so spent a lot of money on eBay!)</p>
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<p>And hubby’s already figured out the load and the wiring. I’ll have my own breaker boxes. Plural! Lol<br/> <br/> <cite>andy ross said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838207"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>one thing to consider is that glitter lamps generally work well as a combined display, whereas lava by its very nature flows differently in each execution </p>
<p>I've arranged several displays here of 15-20 glitter lamps that work quite well together, and interspersed with fibre-optics, but have never succeeded in getting a really good multiple lava lamp display without using individual boxes</p>
<p>wiring is crucial, and I've found I always need to add a lamp or two to any display, so allow at least 50% excess power and socket capacity from the get-go, saves a lot of anguish later!</p>
<p>one final thought, which I don't think is as silly as it may seem - is it the bases or the fills (or both) that are your central focus in each display?</p>
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<p>I have and I love it! I was just looking for other creative ideas too.<br/> <br/> <cite>Lamp Addict said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838203"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>By chance have you checked out LampHead's wall display that he built? It's probably the best I've seen so far. He is awesome and can probably answer questions you have. </p>
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<p>I have and I love it! I was just looking for other creative ideas too.<br/> <br/> <cite>Lamp Addict said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/display-ideas-for-100-lamps?xg_source=activity#1566398Comment838203"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>By chance have you checked out LampHead's wall display that he built? It's probably the best I've seen so far. He is awesome and can probably answer questions you have. </p>
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