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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, 2023.

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

Tags: 1977, Century

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim K Aug 16, 2022.

 

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Claude J replied to Jim K's discussion Advice: Should I replace my goo?
"Thanks for the plug!  :)"
Jan 29, 2023
Jim K replied to Jim K's discussion Advice: Should I replace my goo?
"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…"
Jan 27, 2023
Galaxy_9 replied to Jim K's discussion Advice: Should I replace my goo?
"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…"
Jan 15, 2023
Jim K posted a discussion

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
Jan 13, 2023
Jim K replied to Jim K's discussion Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
"Thanks….Postage is in the range I thought….still overall the best option over what I’m finding here stateside."
Aug 16, 2022
Arne replied to Jim K's discussion Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
"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."
Aug 16, 2022
Jim K replied to Jim K's discussion Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
"Thanks….Yes, I would be interested….I’m thinking shipping would be 35-40€ ? It would ship to usa 32034 postal code."
Aug 14, 2022
Arne replied to Jim K's discussion Century Lamp, Looking for Globe or will sell parts
"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…"
Aug 13, 2022
Jim K posted a discussion

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
Aug 8, 2022
Jim K replied to Jsmooth's discussion ISO 32 oz globe
"Hi…I have an extra 32oz lava lite globe with bottle cap, blue liquid with yellow goo, cap code 24 011221T.  Still sealed."
Aug 8, 2022
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Something Interesting About Me:
Mad scientist with a 3D printer and wicked electronics skills.
Where I Live:
North Florida
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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