A production every bit iconic and well-known as the Lava® lamp is bound to generate a great deal of chat. LAVA® products also are somewhat mysterious, evoking questions nearly their origin, history and, of course, "How does a LAVA® lamp work?" Hither are some answers to the near ofttimes asked questions we receive.

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Q: How exercise I fix and assemble my LAVA® lamp?

A:

  1. Be sure the light bulb is screwed tightly into the base of your LAVA® lamp.
  2. Plug your LAVA® lamp into a power outlet and keep it away from straight sunlight or extreme temperatures. For all-time results, a room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended.
  3. Plow on your LAVA® lamp using the power switch, which is located on the power string for almost styles.

Q: How long do I demand to wait for my new LAVA® lamp to work properly?

A:

  1. The beginning time you turn on your LAVA® lamp, information technology will demand about 2 to vi hours to showtime the lava flowing, so be patient.
  2. At offset, your new LAVA® lamp volition form belfry-like pillars of wax as it begins to catamenia. This is normal, so allow it to run for at to the lowest degree two to six hours the commencement time you lot employ it. The more oft you use information technology, the quicker the startup time will exist.

Q: My LAVA® lamp is not working properly — what might exist the problem?

A: If the lava in your LAVA® lamp isn't flowing the way it should, endeavour the following steps. Brand sure your lamp is turned off and cooled earlier attempting this:

  1. Check the bottom of the lamp. There'south a metal coil that helps accelerate the melting of the lava.
  2. If this coil isn't nestled at the lesser of the lamp, it may take longer for the lava to menstruum properly.
  3. If the gyre isn't nestled at the lesser, y'all tin can twirl the earth gently in the base and the gyre should drop into place.

You tin lookout man our Lava Lamp Instructional Video for reference.

Q: What should I practise if my LAVA® lamp is cloudy?

A:

  1. If your LAVA® lamp appears cloudy, allow it to sit at room temperature and allow the wax settle for well-nigh eight hours.
  2. Plough the lamp on until the wax begins to soften, and so shut information technology off again and allow it to cool.
  3. After information technology cools, plow the lamp on again and let it run for 8 to 10 hours. This should result in clear liquid.
  4. If your LAVA® lamp still appears cloudy, phone call our Guest Services line at 1-800-336-5282 weekdays viii a.m. to iv:30 p.k. Central Standard Time, or email the states at orders@lavalamp.com.

Q: What's the all-time way to care for a LAVA® lamp?

A: Here are a few uncomplicated rules to follow that will ensure your LAVA® lamp continues to give y'all as many hours of enjoyment equally possible:

  • Do not loosen or remove the cap on the top of the globe. Breaking the seal volition ruin your lamp and void your warranty.
  • Practice not movement, shake or driblet your Lava® lamp while it is warm. This may crusade permanent damage, such as the lamp becoming cloudy or the lava breaking apart. If this happens, turn the lamp off immediately and let information technology sit undisturbed for 24 hours, so plough it back on and run every bit normal.
  • Do not place the lamp in directly sunlight, equally this volition cause the colors to fade.
  • Do non store or operate your LAVA® lamp in extreme cold or estrus, because this volition negatively touch the functionality of your lamp.

Q: How practise LAVA® lamps piece of work?

A: The principle behind the LAVA® lamp remains the same today every bit information technology was when it was invented past Edward Craven Walker in the 1960s. The blobs that give the Lava® lamp its iconic look are made of wax that's melted by the light seedling in the base of the lamp. As the wax heats up, information technology becomes lighter than the water it'southward suspended in, making information technology float to the top of the globe. Equally it gets further abroad from the light bulb, the wax begins to cool and becomes denser than the h2o, causing it to sink back toward the light seedling. This creates a loop of heating and cooling that gives the Lava® lamp its iconic mix of glowing and flowing. Information technology'southward a elementary but awe-inspiring idea that has stood the examination of time to become one of the near unique abode furnishings ever.

Q: What's in a LAVA® lamp?

A: The exact makeup of our unique lava is a cloak-and-dagger, but it'south a special alloy of wax suspended in a special liquid mixture that helps enhance the flowing motion of the lava.

Replacement Bulbs

LAVA® lamps do not require special bulbs, but each lamp does require a bulb specific to its design. Delight consult the chart below before purchasing replacement bulbs for your LAVA® lamps.

Model Name OZ. Bulb Wattage, Model Number
and Mutual Name 		Bulb
Type
 		Product
Number
11.5″ / Accents 12 15 Watt (Sewing machine bulb)  Incandescent 5150
14.five″ / Classic xx 25 Watt (Fridge bulb)*  Incandescent 5025
17″ / Designer 32 40 Watt A15 (Appliance bulb)  Incandescent 5032
16.3″/ Premier 52 40 Watt A15 (Appliance bulb)  Incandescent 5032
18.5″ / Double Play 80 forty Watt R50 (Floodlight seedling) Reflector 5041
18.5″/ Royale  80 60 Watt R20 (Floodlight bulb)  Reflector  5060
27″ Lava Grande 250 100 Watt R20F (Floodlight seedling)  Reflector 5010
*Delineates the aforementioned size base to bulb socket requirement.

Important information

The portable lamp has a polarized plug (ane plug is wider than the other). Every bit a safety feature, this plug will merely fit in a polarized outlet ane fashion. If the plug does non fully fit in the outlet, then reverse the plug. If you still encounter problems, then call a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless the plug tin can be fully inserted. Practice NOT Try TO DEFEAT THIS Safety Characteristic.

Your LAVA® lamp operates at a very warm temperature. The glass globe and base will go "HOT!" Please do not handle your LAVA® lamp while information technology is notwithstanding operating or hot to the touch.