Lamp moving painfully slow.

[Jennifer]

I just rewired my Carlisle.  When I put the usual globe back on it, it is not quite right.  There are 3 blobs.  One at the top attached to the water level, one in the middle, and a half bubble attached to the coil.  Rarely is the large blob in the middle reattaching itself to the coil.  It slowly moves up and down, never breaking off.  I adjusted the angle of the bulb some yesterday and didn't make any progress.  Is it too hot or not hot enough?  I also have a dimmer, and made little progress with it as well.  Any suggestions?

[Jennifer]

The cap on the top? I've never heard that. I just felt the globe and it is soooo hot.

[Keith]

Since it is a Carlisle, does it have a screw-on cap? If so, don't try the aluminum UNDER the cap. lol There are times that I will cover the top 1/4 of a globe with aluminum to get a lamp going good (mainly in winter) I have an older globe that runs very slow also, heat will make it start faster but not run fast. I have used a 60 watt bulb on it and it doesn't speed the flow up, just makes it overheat quickly.

[Jennifer]

I used the socket from a 20 oz. lamp and just bent it. It does feel really hot. The dimmer just made it not flow at all. This is so weird.

[Jennifer]

I used parts from a 20 oz. lamp. I had to bend the arm so I have no clue exactly where it should be-should've noted that on the original parts! It is really hot to the touch, but I've tried a dimmer and that haults the movement even more.

[Keith]

No offence intended, just pointing out that older globes, before the early to mid 1990's had screw on lids, instead of bottle caps with a cover over that.

[Jennifer]

Is this a carlisle? I just looked a bit closer and my light bulb is so far to one side, almost touching the side. I'm thinking this is creating the issue? Once it cools I will see if I can push it further to the middle.

[Jennifer]

NO! I have to find a new arm to center it. Not looked too much cause we've been out of town, but hoping they are easy to find. I'll keep you posted!

[Jennifer]

Whoa, am I having one heck of a time finding an "arm" to center the bulb. Looking more closely at your picture I don't see an arm. Looks like your's is just suspended in air. Is it? I wonder if I pulled the wire tight enough to the side if it would be ok? I have been finding these things call hickeys. I wonder if they would work? I'm so frustrated-I miss my carlisle!

[Jennifer]

I've got it positioned in the center, lamps is flowing great, but I've not anchored the bulb. Luckily, if I don't move it around it is in the perfect place. Thanks for asking! I'm still watching ebay for a replacement carlisle base though!

[Jennifer]

Not sure what that is? My husband used this big foamy white glue, everything seems to melt.

[Keith]

JB Weld is used for car radiator repair, among other things. It can be found in auto parts stores or Walmart's automotive section

http://jbweld.net/products/uses.php