I have the worst damn luck - GooKit Grande with bubbles

How does this happen? I've probably run this lamp 6 times and now the wax is full of bubbles. It didn't use to be like this. Anyone else had this happen?

I followed all the instructions. It's on a 100W flood bulb w/ tinfoil (otherwise it takes way too long to get going).

I am sad. :(

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Permalink Reply by Dr. WHAT?! on January 4, 2012 at 11:14am

You know I didn't ask this but do you keep this grande in a drafty part of your house? this will effect flow big time especially gookit wax since it's much softer then reg LL wax.

Erin said:

Hmmm. It doesn't feel too hot. My 40W 32oz. lamps are hotter!

I will keep experimenting. I was just about to buy another GooKit, too, but I am holding off now due to the price hike ($5) and waiting to see how this one pans out.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on January 4, 2012 at 11:19am

Nope. Not drafty at all.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on January 4, 2012 at 11:30am

Good to know. I made both of them exactly the same. Thanks for weighing in Mike.

Mike(Blind Faith) said:

I get this sometimes with the one you made for me but usually after six or so hours of being on the lamp looks fantastic... I think it might be a heat issue.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on January 4, 2012 at 11:44am

I am still interested. Text me!

Mike(Blind Faith) said:

Anytime. I am going to upload a pic of the beauty soon.

Also I think I have a price for you on the Elec-Trick if you're still interested.

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Permalink Reply by Autumn on January 4, 2012 at 12:03pm

All of mine have bubbles and stick to the glass, although mine arent nearly as bad as yours. Honestly I have not ran my goo kit lamps in over 6 months because of how disappointed I am with them.

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Permalink Reply by matt01165 on January 4, 2012 at 12:08pm

If I may suggest.... get the lamp flowing at the lowest possible heat and run there for awhile it should help. This is what I did to my blue white giants which are notorious for bubbles in the wax.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on January 4, 2012 at 1:06pm

Thanks so much for the tips everyone. I really want this lamp to work.

Autmn, you know I haven't had the best luck with GooKits either. Sadly, when I was messing with this one the other day, I think I saw a place where it was sticking, too. :(

I'll take out the tin foil and try again. I just can't figure out what causes the bubbles. They are trapped in the wax right now, even when it's cold.