Newbie Question : How long/safe to run your lamp? - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T19:43:37Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/newbie-question-how-longsafe?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A62965&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohi i've run mine all night be…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2008-11-28:1566398:Comment:630552008-11-28T05:22:50.800ZModulo '70https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/JeromeDopson
hi i've run mine all night before and no probs, however, be careful not to use too high a wattage bulb if you dont have a dimmer switch, these were not standard on the jet models but of course, can be added. a nice model and will give years of lava satisfaction!
hi i've run mine all night before and no probs, however, be careful not to use too high a wattage bulb if you dont have a dimmer switch, these were not standard on the jet models but of course, can be added. a nice model and will give years of lava satisfaction! Yes, that's fantastic informa…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2008-11-27:1566398:Comment:630062008-11-27T20:04:14.733ZHeyfritohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Heyfrito
Yes, that's fantastic information. Thanks to both of you for the help.
Yes, that's fantastic information. Thanks to both of you for the help. Good job! You paid a resonabl…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2008-11-27:1566398:Comment:629652008-11-27T11:06:28.080ZNovemberchildhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Novemberchild
Good job! You paid a resonable price and got a rather rare color combination, and got it from what I guess must be a respectable seller because I see him frequently (or is that "regularly"?) offer lavalamps.<br />
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Nice way to kickstart your collection!!!<br />
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If you want to keep the lamp in shape as long as possible, you may not want to exceed the run cycle beyond 5 or 6 hours.<br />
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Also: Keep it away from sunlight (and water, and whatever you do: Do NOT feed it after midnight! *knickknack*)<br />
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Set it up in a…
Good job! You paid a resonable price and got a rather rare color combination, and got it from what I guess must be a respectable seller because I see him frequently (or is that "regularly"?) offer lavalamps.<br />
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Nice way to kickstart your collection!!!<br />
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If you want to keep the lamp in shape as long as possible, you may not want to exceed the run cycle beyond 5 or 6 hours.<br />
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Also: Keep it away from sunlight (and water, and whatever you do: Do NOT feed it after midnight! *knickknack*)<br />
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Set it up in a place where there's no draught. A little air-circulation is okay and needed, because you want to avoid the heat from building up around the lamp (as could happen in a closed showcase like a Vitrine).<br />
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Only clean it when it's cold, only use the proper cleaning agent for the glass and if a soft dry cloth doesn't suffice for the plastic parts, wet it in warm water with a few drops of dishwash. That should do...<br />
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And absolutely never (and we mean never) shake or stir it when the lamp is on and heated.<br />
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That should be all for the "how to handle" department...<br />
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About damages:<br />
I would yet have to hear of a fire being caused by a <b>properly funtioning(!)</b> lavalamp. As you may know, the safety rules applied to electrical devices in Germany are rather strict and, as far as I know, all Mathmos lamps have the official "GS" and "TÜV" seals of approval.<br />
So the risks of running it for too long, like over night, rather affect the lifetime and quality of the lamp's content.<br />
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The most probable damages overheating may cause are: Damage to the vacuum seal which results in the lamp not working properly the next time you turn it on; Clouding and accelerated discoloration of the liquid phase; Damage to the wax, known among the forum as "Bubblitis" or foaming, simply put: the wax will start to look ill and ugly.<br />
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But what I consider the most likely damage to occur with a jet that overheats, is that the lightbulb will just give, the way they normally do when they're worn out!<br />
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I hope this helped.