lava full of white bits - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T17:46:53Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/lava-full-of-white-bits?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A636217&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI bought a Mathmos Astro off…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-20:1566398:Comment:6624102017-10-20T11:08:52.451ZPaul Barrhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/PaulBarr
I bought a Mathmos Astro off gumtree yesterday and have rejuvenated it, it also had lost of scummy white crud, it is there when cold and static but disappears while cycling.<br />
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I'm on my second rejuvenation already. I was happy with how it was flowing but wanted to take a more calculated path to making good, and I added colour to the water and didn't like it!<br />
It started like the first image,<br />
Was like the second image after a night of fiddling<br />
And is now like the third image.<br />
I am yet to add any…
I bought a Mathmos Astro off gumtree yesterday and have rejuvenated it, it also had lost of scummy white crud, it is there when cold and static but disappears while cycling.<br />
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I'm on my second rejuvenation already. I was happy with how it was flowing but wanted to take a more calculated path to making good, and I added colour to the water and didn't like it!<br />
It started like the first image,<br />
Was like the second image after a night of fiddling<br />
And is now like the third image.<br />
I am yet to add any washing up liquid yet, I am working on adding the right amount of Epsom salts solution. So far 50ml of salts solution added, think it's spot on.<br />
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Paul. When Mathmos first released t…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-20:1566398:Comment:6624052017-10-20T07:20:09.569ZOuijahttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/WillumMcMillan953
When Mathmos first released their turquoise Astro lots of them were cloudy with specks in them. I have had mine for years now and after the first couple of weeks the specks and the cloudiness cleared up. I would keep running it. It is actually quite amazing the amount of problems clear up with general use.
When Mathmos first released their turquoise Astro lots of them were cloudy with specks in them. I have had mine for years now and after the first couple of weeks the specks and the cloudiness cleared up. I would keep running it. It is actually quite amazing the amount of problems clear up with general use. ive heard that lava lamps don…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-15:1566398:Comment:6618252017-10-15T08:51:23.325ZHelen Morrishttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/HelenMorris
ive heard that lava lamps don't always travel very well & that this can cause the all white bits in the wax. It can also happen when they get older but as yours is a brand new lamp, my guess would be the travelling - especially from UK to USA.
ive heard that lava lamps don't always travel very well & that this can cause the all white bits in the wax. It can also happen when they get older but as yours is a brand new lamp, my guess would be the travelling - especially from UK to USA. So I ran the lamp over night…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-15:1566398:Comment:6621012017-10-15T08:25:11.278ZCydokhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Cydok
<p>So I ran the lamp over night and the specks are gone. I turned the lamp off and turned it on again a few hours ago. There are fewer specks than last night, I'm only about 3/4 hours into this run so I am going to keep this cycle up for a few more days and hopefully they will be gone for good.</p>
<p>I live up in the mountains and we do get some cold weather up here. Could it be the cold causing it?</p>
<p>So I ran the lamp over night and the specks are gone. I turned the lamp off and turned it on again a few hours ago. There are fewer specks than last night, I'm only about 3/4 hours into this run so I am going to keep this cycle up for a few more days and hopefully they will be gone for good.</p>
<p>I live up in the mountains and we do get some cold weather up here. Could it be the cold causing it?</p> I hope running the lamp works…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-14:1566398:Comment:6619152017-10-14T18:29:04.238ZHelen Morrishttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/HelenMorris
I hope running the lamp works out for you - unfortunately it didn't for me & I ended up having to return it. Let's hope you have better luck! :-)
I hope running the lamp works out for you - unfortunately it didn't for me & I ended up having to return it. Let's hope you have better luck! :-) Jumping in here a little late…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2017-10-14:1566398:Comment:6619102017-10-14T10:54:57.297ZCydokhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Cydok
<p>Jumping in here a little late. Ordered my first Mathmos off ebay, factory new from the UK, Im in the US and the wax started out great the first two days but now has these white bits in it like OP. I am going to trying running it for 6/8 hours and hope this clears up. I really like this lamp and hope I don't have to return it :(.</p>
<p>Jumping in here a little late. Ordered my first Mathmos off ebay, factory new from the UK, Im in the US and the wax started out great the first two days but now has these white bits in it like OP. I am going to trying running it for 6/8 hours and hope this clears up. I really like this lamp and hope I don't have to return it :(.</p> Thanks for all the advice fel…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-12-03:1566398:Comment:6382762016-12-03T10:49:20.499ZHelen Morrishttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/HelenMorris
Thanks for all the advice fellas, much appreciated :-) I returned the lamp in the end & was refunded - although I really wish there had been no need to return/get a refund............. I'm still checking eBay periodically & there are jet lamps available but I am holding out in the hopes that a colour combo I really like/want comes along :-) (There is a really nice Astro Baby on there at the moment with colours that I'd love but it's too expensive for me - especially at this time of…
Thanks for all the advice fellas, much appreciated :-) I returned the lamp in the end & was refunded - although I really wish there had been no need to return/get a refund............. I'm still checking eBay periodically & there are jet lamps available but I am holding out in the hopes that a colour combo I really like/want comes along :-) (There is a really nice Astro Baby on there at the moment with colours that I'd love but it's too expensive for me - especially at this time of year! Sods Law that I can't find the perfect combo for my needs lol.........<br />
Once again, thanks for all your help with my dilemma! X One of the easiest fixes is t…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-11-06:1566398:Comment:6362252016-11-06T03:44:34.689ZKeithhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Keith
<p>One of the easiest fixes is to replace the wax and fluid from a donor lamp. That might be something to consider if circumstances leave you with a refund AND the lamp.</p>
<p>One of the easiest fixes is to replace the wax and fluid from a donor lamp. That might be something to consider if circumstances leave you with a refund AND the lamp.</p> i agree, unless you have to p…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-11-06:1566398:Comment:6364222016-11-06T03:10:17.961ZBradhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/brad
<p>i agree, unless you have to pay return shipping. i've asked for a discount on lamps before because they weren't represented correctly, and that worked. keep checking ebay and hopefully you'll find your perfect lamp someday!</p>
<p>i agree, unless you have to pay return shipping. i've asked for a discount on lamps before because they weren't represented correctly, and that worked. keep checking ebay and hopefully you'll find your perfect lamp someday!</p> To be honest, I'd rather retu…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2016-11-05:1566398:Comment:6363262016-11-05T08:32:17.067ZHelen Morrishttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/HelenMorris
To be honest, I'd rather return the globe & get my money back & keep searching than take the risk of doing anything with/to the globe - especially being a total novice when it comes to repairing/revamping these lamps, unlike some of you guys & gals on here. There are some fab lamps that have been repaired,or goo-kitted on here! :-) ..............<br />
Maybe I'll get lucky at some point & someone will have one to sell on here, or eBay - I'll be keeping everything crossed in the hopes…
To be honest, I'd rather return the globe & get my money back & keep searching than take the risk of doing anything with/to the globe - especially being a total novice when it comes to repairing/revamping these lamps, unlike some of you guys & gals on here. There are some fab lamps that have been repaired,or goo-kitted on here! :-) ..............<br />
Maybe I'll get lucky at some point & someone will have one to sell on here, or eBay - I'll be keeping everything crossed in the hopes Brad :-)