Mathmos Telstar repair advice: loose socket, bottle striking bulb? - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T15:29:54Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mathmos-telstar-repair-advice-loose-socket-bottle-strikes-bulb?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A706503&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAsk and ye shall receive!…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-02-01:1566398:Comment:7065032020-02-01T02:51:55.240ZBradhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Brad897
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<p>The lamp is connected to a Mercury brand UK plug dimmer with a rotary control. Wish we had those in the US. Behind the dimmer is a UK>EU plug adapter and the whole thing is powered by a Kriëger dual voltage 150W transformer. Runs cool and completely…</p>
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<p>The lamp is connected to a Mercury brand UK plug dimmer with a rotary control. Wish we had those in the US. Behind the dimmer is a UK>EU plug adapter and the whole thing is powered by a Kriëger dual voltage 150W transformer. Runs cool and completely silent!</p> YAY! Have to see the finishe…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-02-01:1566398:Comment:7062482020-02-01T02:31:48.649ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>YAY! Have to see the finished product bro! If no pics it did not happen :P</p>
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<p>YAY! Have to see the finished product bro! If no pics it did not happen :P</p>
<p></p> Thanks for the picture. That…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-02-01:1566398:Comment:7062442020-02-01T00:42:59.668ZBradhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Brad897
<p>Thanks for the picture. That was very helpful to see the nut on the bottom of the socket. </p>
<p>I held the socket with one hand while twisting the strain relief using my other hand. Eventually the nut "caught" on the threads inside the base, and I was able to screw it back into place tightly.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tevfik Dogruman said:…</cite></p>
<p>Thanks for the picture. That was very helpful to see the nut on the bottom of the socket. </p>
<p>I held the socket with one hand while twisting the strain relief using my other hand. Eventually the nut "caught" on the threads inside the base, and I was able to screw it back into place tightly.<br/> <br/> <cite>Tevfik Dogruman said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mathmos-telstar-repair-advice-loose-socket-bottle-strikes-bulb?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A706173#1566398Comment706173"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>To remove the socket, you must first remove it.<br/>"A plastic strain relief and a lock washer" screwed on the bottom, turn and remove.<br/>The socket has two parts. It is seen in the pictures.</p>
<p>Once combined, it opens very hard.</p>
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</blockquote> Easy way to tell if globe is…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-01-30:1566398:Comment:7063152020-01-30T23:29:40.854ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>Easy way to tell if globe is hitting bulb is to put a dab of something, liquid paper, paint, silicone, toothpaste on top of the bulb, with it off of course, then place globe down in position. Then take out globe and see if said substance is on bottom of globe, letting your know there was contact. Then wipe off globe and bulb, question answered. Now, to determine how to fix this. Good luck with repair.</p>
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<p>Easy way to tell if globe is hitting bulb is to put a dab of something, liquid paper, paint, silicone, toothpaste on top of the bulb, with it off of course, then place globe down in position. Then take out globe and see if said substance is on bottom of globe, letting your know there was contact. Then wipe off globe and bulb, question answered. Now, to determine how to fix this. Good luck with repair.</p>
<p>MaGoo!</p> To remove the socket, you mus…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2020-01-30:1566398:Comment:7061732020-01-30T17:23:43.051ZTevfik Dogrumanhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TevfikDogruman
<p>To remove the socket, you must first remove it.<br></br>"A plastic strain relief and a lock washer" screwed on the bottom, turn and remove.<br></br>The socket has two parts. It is seen in the pictures.…</p>
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<p>To remove the socket, you must first remove it.<br/>"A plastic strain relief and a lock washer" screwed on the bottom, turn and remove.<br/>The socket has two parts. It is seen in the pictures.</p>
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<p>Once combined, it opens very hard.</p>
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<p>Have you removed the legs then tried the bottle in the base? </p>
<p>Have you removed the legs then tried the bottle in the base? </p>