Question about an older lamp

[jerrell maxwell]

What causes a clear/red (Lava Brand) lava 32oz to stall after about 4 hr. running? I also have a 32oz clear/red Lava Brand that will run only 6 hrs?

Are they a fix for this?

[BlueTrane2028]

I am by no means an expert in this thing, but it sounds like it's either running too hot or not hot enough. If it's able to get a flow started, it's probably overheating. I've read that a dimmer switch can be used to throttle back on the heat, and may be just exactly what you need to keep it running properly.

[jerrell maxwell]

Shawn, thanks for this fast reply. It appears just as you say. I compared the pics shown on the Lava Lite website and because they do start and run for some time, just as you said "To Hot". I will try the dimmer.

Thanks again for your help. jMaxwell

[☆VixenGypsy☆]

The freezer method is a hillbilly way to cool your lamp faster, taking only 30-40 minutes. But it must be watched, only till it's chilled. The let it reach room temp, run it till hot & repeat.
It doesn't work for all lamps.

[jerrell maxwell]

Thanks Vixen, I will try this. I don't want to loose them. I have purchased 7 recently and 3 with problems, the new 52 was DOA, from coolstuf.com they have agreed to replace it. They seem like a good Co.

Thanks again for your input.
jMaxwell

[jerrell maxwell]

Thanks for this advice. Where do you get your bulbes. The last I bought were "clear", and came from Lowes. Does the frosted run cooler?

[jerrell maxwell]

Thanks for the reply. comparing to the pic you posted it would be the last in the line. I will give it a shot.

I appreciate you input.

[jerrell maxwell]

Thanks again. jrM

[jerrell maxwell]

Thanks, I will change all the clear to frosted. Appreciate your help. jrM...