How bad is a bad idea? (aka running a lamp in hot temperatures)

[Seven]

Long time since I’ve been around here... I’ve been the proud owner of a ‘92 pink/pink Lava Lite for just about two years now, and I thought it would be fun to put it out for a 1970s themed party I’m hosting. However, the party will be outside, with temperatures in the mid- or possibly high 80s. I’ve heard that running a lamp in a room that’s too hot will cause it to overheat in the future (though I’ve run it in an 80 degree room a couple times in the past, with seemingly no ill effects). I’d have the lava lamp under a covered patio so at least it’s not in the sun, and would have it on for 4 hours at most. Are these conditions to be avoided at all costs, or will it be okay as long as I keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t overheat?

[Keith]

You will just need to keep an eye on it and turn it off if it gets too hot.  Or use a dimmer and dial it down after a couple of hours.

[Zapiao]

Why in "too hot" lava it is floating and in "way too hot" it is on the bottom?

[BamaMatt]

The liquid eventually heats up to the point that the wax is no longer bouyant.

Zapiao said:

Why in "too hot" lava it is floating and in "way too hot" it is on the bottom?

[Keith]

Another point to consider, if it is breezy the lamp may not heat up properly for good flow.  You might have to protect it from wind in that case.

[Seven]

Thanks everyone for the input. Took a little longer than usual for the lamp to warm up though I did my best to shelter it from the breeze, but otherwise it ran beautifully. 

[Mr MaGoo]

Come on Seven we need pictorial proof that it ran successfully!  Bring on the pics!

Ty, MaGoo!