Wax gets very dark during operation - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T23:35:30Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wax-gets-very-dark-during-operation?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A372801&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTry a 30w reflector bulb - I…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3761612012-02-25T23:26:38.470ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
<p>Try a 30w reflector bulb - I used this on my 32oz USA bases and globes and it works fine - thies bulbs are often found on many lava lamps so would be easy to find on Ebay and other sights. </p>
<p>Try a 30w reflector bulb - I used this on my 32oz USA bases and globes and it works fine - thies bulbs are often found on many lava lamps so would be easy to find on Ebay and other sights. </p> Have you checked a hardware o…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3761582012-02-25T21:54:12.154ZLukeonia1https://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/LucasSoule
<p>Have you checked a hardware or appliance store? I should think anywhere that sells light bulbs or refrigerators would have 40-watt appliance bulbs that aren't High Intensity and are possibly frosted.</p>
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<p>Edit: How about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Satco-S3811-40-Watts-Frosted-Incandescent/dp/B0036KEMW8/" target="_blank">this one</a>?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brian said:…</cite></p>
<p>Have you checked a hardware or appliance store? I should think anywhere that sells light bulbs or refrigerators would have 40-watt appliance bulbs that aren't High Intensity and are possibly frosted.</p>
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<p>Edit: How about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Satco-S3811-40-Watts-Frosted-Incandescent/dp/B0036KEMW8/" target="_blank">this one</a>?<br/> <br/> <cite>Brian said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/wax-gets-very-dark-during-operation#1566398Comment376156"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>To be specific, this is my current bulb: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__90401.html" target="_blank">http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__9...</a></p>
<p>I can't seem to find the right size 40-watt bulb in soft white/frosted flavor online.</p>
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</blockquote> If you cant find the right 40…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3759712012-02-25T21:30:22.405ZMattmoshttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MattThomas
<p>If you cant find the right 40w bulb, try a smaller wattage. Go with a 25 watt high intensity bulb, and see if that works.</p>
<p>If you cant find the right 40w bulb, try a smaller wattage. Go with a 25 watt high intensity bulb, and see if that works.</p> To be specific, this is my cu…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3761562012-02-25T20:19:38.715ZBrianhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Brian944
<p>To be specific, this is my current bulb: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__90401.html" target="_blank">http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__9...</a></p>
<p>I can't seem to find the right size 40-watt bulb in soft white/frosted flavor online.</p>
<p>To be specific, this is my current bulb: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__90401.html" target="_blank">http://www.lampsplus.com/products/ge-40-watt-high-intensity-bulb__9...</a></p>
<p>I can't seem to find the right size 40-watt bulb in soft white/frosted flavor online.</p> Frosted would reduce the heat…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3761522012-02-25T19:04:08.463ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
<p>Frosted would reduce the heat slightly and give a better heat spread over the globe, I would suggest try that and a dimmer.</p>
<p>Frosted would reduce the heat slightly and give a better heat spread over the globe, I would suggest try that and a dimmer.</p> @Mr MaGoo: The bubbles don't…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3758922012-02-25T18:50:03.943ZBrianhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Brian944
<p>@Mr MaGoo: The bubbles don't ALL stay at the top like that, but there is always a fair amount of the wax up there at any time. I don't have a dimmer... hadn't even thought of that, that's clever.</p>
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<p>@Tim Gill: <span>I'm using a GE "high intensity" 40 watt appliance bulb. It's not frosted. Will that make a difference in the heat?</span></p>
<p>@Mr MaGoo: The bubbles don't ALL stay at the top like that, but there is always a fair amount of the wax up there at any time. I don't have a dimmer... hadn't even thought of that, that's clever.</p>
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<p>@Tim Gill: <span>I'm using a GE "high intensity" 40 watt appliance bulb. It's not frosted. Will that make a difference in the heat?</span></p> It looks like it is defiantly…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3759642012-02-25T18:47:30.285ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
<p>It looks like it is defiantly over heating - that could be the issue, what bulb have you got on it as well - is it frosted?<br/>The lava looks ok while its off and spikeing but the last picture its over heated and darker - indercating that heat is the issue.<br/><br/></p>
<p>It looks like it is defiantly over heating - that could be the issue, what bulb have you got on it as well - is it frosted?<br/>The lava looks ok while its off and spikeing but the last picture its over heated and darker - indercating that heat is the issue.<br/><br/></p> That lava looks hot! At leas…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3760462012-02-25T18:26:25.088ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>That lava looks hot! At least that is what that last pic is showing. Do those bubbles stay at the top like that..you have a dimmer on that bad boy? Might just be purple..</p>
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<p>That lava looks hot! At least that is what that last pic is showing. Do those bubbles stay at the top like that..you have a dimmer on that bad boy? Might just be purple..</p>
<p></p> I'll try to post these pictur…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-25:1566398:Comment:3761492012-02-25T18:22:30.035ZBrianhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Brian944
<p>I'll try to post these pictures, but the color in the photos doesn't accurately reflect what it looks like. In real life, it's teal (well, a very very dark teal during operation). In the photos it looks purple. Very odd.</p>
<p>I'll try to post these pictures, but the color in the photos doesn't accurately reflect what it looks like. In real life, it's teal (well, a very very dark teal during operation). In the photos it looks purple. Very odd.</p> I have heard like in the case…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2012-02-14:1566398:Comment:3728012012-02-14T01:50:26.833ZMr MaGoohttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/MrMaGoo
<p>I have heard like in the case with Opel Fluidiums that the white wax will turn yellowish color from age and use. This might be the case with your wax. Can you post a couple of pics of what you are talking about.</p>
<p>I have heard like in the case with Opel Fluidiums that the white wax will turn yellowish color from age and use. This might be the case with your wax. Can you post a couple of pics of what you are talking about.</p>