Mathmos US Rewire and Bulb Question - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-29T12:01:10Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/mathmos-us-rewire-and-bulb-question?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A691277&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIve only had a problem with O…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-04-14:1566398:Comment:6912772019-04-14T16:44:03.575ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Ive only had a problem with ONE small converter failing</p>
<p>The large one has been no problem at all and I have 3 small ones for particular lamps</p>
<p>I bought replacement bulbs for each lamp when i purchased the lamp to avoid additional shipping charges through a third-party shipper</p>
<p>220V Light bulbs can be brought on eBay</p>
<p>Any incandescent for halogen amp is capable of dimming</p>
<p>It would be awesome if MAthmos shipped direct, maybe that will be possible now that…</p>
<p>Ive only had a problem with ONE small converter failing</p>
<p>The large one has been no problem at all and I have 3 small ones for particular lamps</p>
<p>I bought replacement bulbs for each lamp when i purchased the lamp to avoid additional shipping charges through a third-party shipper</p>
<p>220V Light bulbs can be brought on eBay</p>
<p>Any incandescent for halogen amp is capable of dimming</p>
<p>It would be awesome if MAthmos shipped direct, maybe that will be possible now that Shilling owns lava lamp, perhaps their exclusivity agreements went away with the purchase?</p>
<p></p> That's what I was thinking at…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-04-14:1566398:Comment:6913592019-04-14T13:58:24.608ZRay Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/RayJ
That's what I was thinking at first. I appreciate the desire to keep the lamp original but I'm never going to sell the lamp, and I'd rather not have to hunt for bulbs in the future. I'd also rather not have to use voltage and plug conversion if I don't have to. I'm not familiar with any of these manufacturers and in my experience quality control on power supply things can be hit or miss, and I'd rather not mess with it for something that runs for extended periods.<br />
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Also I really love the dimmer…
That's what I was thinking at first. I appreciate the desire to keep the lamp original but I'm never going to sell the lamp, and I'd rather not have to hunt for bulbs in the future. I'd also rather not have to use voltage and plug conversion if I don't have to. I'm not familiar with any of these manufacturers and in my experience quality control on power supply things can be hit or miss, and I'd rather not mess with it for something that runs for extended periods.<br />
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Also I really love the dimmer idea. My current lamp is great for a couple of hours but then you can tell it starts to get overheated. I'm not sure if it's actually the case but it feels like it gets much more bubbly at that point, too. I think having control over the temperature would be a great way to keep the lamp running better both in the long and short term. Any incandescent bulb should work with a dimmer, right? And I think I'll just get a lamp rewire kit that has the dimmer right on the switch.<br />
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Thanks for the rewire guide, I should have looked a little harder on the website. I saw Mathmos actually does have a USA-ready website so hopefully it won't be too much longer before I can buy direct. The UK one will tide me over until then :) I'll let you know how everything goes once I get it set up! Go the easy way and just buy…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-04-13:1566398:Comment:6915052019-04-13T22:42:45.086ZClaude Jhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ClaudeJohnson
<p>Go the easy way and just buy a plug-in converter</p>
<p>I feel its best to keep the lamp original </p>
<p>If you plan on only a couple mathmos lamps, then just buy this and a UK power strip.…</p>
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<p>Go the easy way and just buy a plug-in converter</p>
<p>I feel its best to keep the lamp original </p>
<p>If you plan on only a couple mathmos lamps, then just buy this and a UK power strip.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/100W-Power-Converter-Adapter-AC-110V-120V-to-220V-240V-Up-Down-Volt-Transformer/231169110709?epid=17015566875&hash=item35d2c0b2b5:g:MpAAAOSw05taYNBS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ebay.com/itm/100W-Power-Converter-Adapter-AC-110V-120V-to-220V-240V-Up-Down-Volt-Transformer/231169110709?epid=17015566875&hash=item35d2c0b2b5:g:MpAAAOSw05taYNBS</a></p>
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<p>I couldn't help myself and have @15 Mathmos now, so I invested in one of these:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/ST-2000W-Watt-USB-Voltage-Converter-Transformer-Step-Up-Down-AC-110V-to-220V-MAX/263153107097?epid=1170640956&hash=item3d4525c099:g:cIQAAOSwAPtb4E6p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ebay.com/itm/ST-2000W-Watt-USB-Voltage-Converter-Transformer-Step-Up-Down-AC-110V-to-220V-MAX/263153107097?epid=1170640956&hash=item3d4525c099:g:cIQAAOSwAPtb4E6p</a></p>
<p></p> Mathmos Conversion instructio…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2019-04-13:1566398:Comment:6912562019-04-13T15:52:27.875Zash-hole!https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/ash_hole
<p><a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/converting-mathmos-astro-for?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A127976" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mathmos Conversion instructions</a></p>
<p>These are some steps I have saved in case I ever decided to rewire my Mathmos lamps.</p>
<p>I also have a couple Astro bottles on US bases and they are using the basic 40 watt E26 bulb but you probably want to invest in a dimmer.</p>
<p>I have a plum and it's beautiful, Great buy! Mathmos lamps are next…</p>
<p><a href="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/converting-mathmos-astro-for?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A127976" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mathmos Conversion instructions</a></p>
<p>These are some steps I have saved in case I ever decided to rewire my Mathmos lamps.</p>
<p>I also have a couple Astro bottles on US bases and they are using the basic 40 watt E26 bulb but you probably want to invest in a dimmer.</p>
<p>I have a plum and it's beautiful, Great buy! Mathmos lamps are next level!</p>