Lunar

[Ed Groves]

Hello, 

I’ve bought a Lunar that’s all original - it domes but doesn’t exactly make an effort to flow; the seller said it was like that from when he bought it, new. He thinks the Lunar doesn’t flow like smaller lamps - I disagree!

It may be that a drop of detergent will fix the problem but the bottle is definitely sealed tight - so, I thought I’d ask whether there’s an easy way to open the bottle...

[Claude J]

you should be able to open it.
Use Hot water or hair dryer on the cap

If that doesn't work go old school and tap it with a but end of a table knife to free it up.

Id see if it clears up before trying to save the old MF

It might just need to be changed

[Ed Groves]

It was flowing better yesterday after just a couple of hours, so it may have been atmospheric pressure making it sluggish the previous day.

It’s clear in daylight but looks cloudy in use - and not very bright even with the dimmer on full, I’ll put a new bulb in before doing anything else!

Claude J said:

you should be able to open it.
Use Hot water or hair dryer on the cap

If that doesn't work go old school and tap it with a but end of a table knife to free it up.

Id see if it clears up before trying to save the old MF

It might just need to be changed

[Claude J]

let me know if you need help

I've redone a few lunars.

They are actually pretty easy
Ed Groves said:

It was flowing better yesterday after just a couple of hours, so it may have been atmospheric pressure making it sluggish the previous day.

It’s clear in daylight but looks cloudy in use - and not very bright even with the dimmer on full, I’ll put a new bulb in before doing anything else!

Claude J said:

you should be able to open it.
Use Hot water or hair dryer on the cap

If that doesn't work go old school and tap it with a but end of a table knife to free it up.

Id see if it clears up before trying to save the old MF

It might just need to be changed

[Ed Groves]

Thank you.

I think it’s the bulb; unless it’s undimmed, the wax settles right down and that defeats the point of havinghaving a dimmer.

Doesn’t it?!

Claude J said:

let me know if you need help

I've redone a few lunars.

They are actually pretty easy
Ed Groves said:

It was flowing better yesterday after just a couple of hours, so it may have been atmospheric pressure making it sluggish the previous day.

It’s clear in daylight but looks cloudy in use - and not very bright even with the dimmer on full, I’ll put a new bulb in before doing anything else!

Claude J said:

you should be able to open it.
Use Hot water or hair dryer on the cap

If that doesn't work go old school and tap it with a but end of a table knife to free it up.

Id see if it clears up before trying to save the old MF

It might just need to be changed

[Claude J]

could be.
Whats the wattage?
Are you using a voltage converter?

or are you in 220volt land?

It just might need a tweak of the MF

[Ed Groves]

75w and I’m in France, so shouldn’t be any supply issues.

Claude J said:

could be.
Whats the wattage?
Are you using a voltage converter?

or are you in 220volt land?

It just might need a tweak of the MF

[Claude J]

Sounds like the fluid needs tweaking or replacement

[Ed Groves]

Yes, I usually add one lump (technical term!, it is in standard, moulded ‘lumps’) of sodium chloride to distilled water for an Astro and that’s about right then a drip’of détergent.

[Claude J]

[Claude J]

Ive been informed that later model required a 100 Wayy bulb.'

Try that wattage and see if it makes a difference

[Ed Groves]

That could be it; I looked at the Mathmos site and the only bulbs offered for the Lunar are 100W

Claude J said:

Ive been informed that later model required a 100 Wayy bulb.'

Try that wattage and see if it makes a difference

[Ed Groves]

Received the 100w bulb today - was moving within an hour and now flowing nicely!