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Advice: Should I replace my goo?
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Hi....I recently bought a Hot Rocks lamp, blue with yellow goo. I have a persistent problem where about 1/3 of the goo stays at the top, even after cooling down. I've gone through the steps to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Claude J Jan 29.
Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
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Due to an unfortunate dresser disaster, The globe of my beloved century lamp (circa 1977) shattered. I now have a good base, screw cap, coil and 98% of the original red goo. I’m looking to buy an…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim K Aug 16, 2022.
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"Thanks for the reply....
I made 1 more attempt to recombine the original wax (mini mixing paddle on a power drill) with no success...same large lump floating on the top.
Taking your advice, I bought a cheap donor lamp NIB from Spencers and did a…"
"Sounds like the wax is shot, these Hot Rocks they tend to do this or separate over time, or get that transparent lava look or sticking. Not sure there is any way to revive the wax. A goo kit would be the answer Lava lab creations, or transplanting…"
Advice: Should I replace my goo?
Hi....I recently bought a Hot Rocks lamp, blue with yellow goo. I have a persistent problem where about 1/3 of the goo stays at the top, even after cooling down. I've gone through the steps to recombine the goo twice so far (empty fluid, melt all the goo, stir to combine, cool) and the issue persists. Flow is slow but reasonable, with ping-pong ball lava flowing down from the top mass and up from the coil.Not knowing it's history, I have to presume the goo was overheated (fluid was cloudy,…See More
"Thanks….Postage is in the range I thought….still overall the best option over what I’m finding here stateside."
"oh sorry just saw yourr reply now. Ok I'll have a look for the bottle today. Postage is a whopping 47,99 Euros though but I can have a look if other companies than dhl are cheaper. Doubt it though."
"Thanks….Yes, I would be interested….I’m thinking shipping would be 35-40€ ? It would ship to usa 32034 postal code."
"I think I have one in the basement, if so you can have it for 5€. Only problem is that I'm located in germany which makes postage somewhat expensive but the good part is, I think I also have an original cemtury box down there which I would…"
Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
Due to an unfortunate dresser disaster, The globe of my beloved century lamp (circa 1977) shattered. I now have a good base, screw cap, coil and 98% of the original red goo. I’m looking to buy an affordable screw top century globe, or will sell the cap, base, coil and goo. TIASee More
"Hi…I have an extra 32oz lava lite globe with bottle cap, blue liquid with yellow goo, cap code 24 011221T. Still sealed."
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- Something Interesting About Me:
- Mad scientist with a 3D printer and wicked electronics skills.
- Where I Live:
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- My First Lava Lamp was:
- Lava Lite Century lamp circa 1974
- My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
- 2
- My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
- Classic century
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