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Crestworth Galaxy Perspex Stand Dimensions
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Hi allHave a Crestworth Galaxy Fibre Optic lamp and want to make a Perspex Stand, can anyone provide the dimensions of the original please.Thank you Bob Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Claude J Dec 15, 2017.

Cresworth Aromalite
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Hi Everyone.Has anyone any experience of actually using the Crestworth Aromalite e.g.What colour lights look best and what pads and liquids could I use (as want to preserve the original)ThanksBobContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Hughes Jun 4, 2016.

Halogen incandescent V Traditional incandescent
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Hi all, this is not a question fot the pureists amongst you, but has anyone tried using Halogen incandescent instead of Traditional incandescent.I understand that Halogen incandescent give out more…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mick P Nov 28, 2020.

Un-Identified Lava Lamp - Can any one identify?
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Hi every one -I have been given a Glitter Lamp that was found in an attic that was being cleared, the person clearing believes it to have been her fathers from the 1960's one but I'm unsure.It has a…Continue

Tags: Lamp, Glitter, Identified

Started this discussion. Last reply by Critter Jul 16, 2014.

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Mick P replied to Bob Hughes's discussion Halogen incandescent V Traditional incandescent

"Just to clarify, mine was a bulb bought locally, not from Mathmos, but it's interesting to hear that you've also had patchy longevity. "

Nov 28, 2020

Elias replied to Bob Hughes's discussion Halogen incandescent V Traditional incandescent

"Had the same experience with multiple halogen bulbs from Mathmos. Some go out after a few minutes while others just work. Had the same thing happen to incandescent bulbs a few times but mostly in my Crestworth cosmos so it might have something to do…"

Nov 28, 2020

Mick P replied to Bob Hughes's discussion Halogen incandescent V Traditional incandescent

"Just reviving this because I've been running a 35w halogen very successfully in my Crestworth Astro. However, it blew after very little use, maybe 50 hours, certainly under 100, all in bursts of about 3 hours max. Has anyone else found…"

Nov 28, 2020

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Something Interesting About Me:: Baby boomer who could not afford a Crestworth back in the 60's

Where I Live:: Wiltshire

My First Lava Lamp was:: Crestworth Astro

My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:: 5

My Favorite Lava Lamp is:: Proud owner of a Crestworth mark 1 table lamp with shade

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Crestworth Galaxy Fiber Optic lamp TLC advice needed

Hi all.

I have managed to obtain a working Crestworth Galaxy Fiber Optic lamp but would appreciate some advice from someone with experience of workings as it need a little TLC.

Can anyone help with the following:

I have the glass colour wheel but it is broken, any one know how to find a replacement or best way to make one.

What is the best polish for the dome.

Which way should the fan operate, blow up or suck down.

Anyone know of a spare stand or…

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Posted on December 4, 2017 at 8:41am — 9 Comments

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At 2:24pm on June 10, 2014, Aladdin 2 Lava said…: Very nice Bob, thanks for sharing.

Hope to see some more photo's of your lamps, I expect you are still getting familiar with how the site works... enjoy the flow :)

At 12:37pm on June 10, 2014, Aladdin 2 Lava said…: Welcome to OG Bob.

I could not afford a Crestworth in the 60s either, the pocket money my parents allowed me back then would just about cover a comic and jamboree bag !!!

Put a photo of the table lamp up, many of us here would love to see/own it.