May 26, 200620 yr I just recieved the lava lamp this morning which was very well packaged. I set it up and switched it on and left it for about 10 minutes thinking I would see a slight bit of activity but there was nothing, not even light being emitted. So I took the 'bottle' off and looked in and the bulb wasnt on/functioning. Now, Im new to lava lamps so does it take a while for the bulb to heat up or should the bulb have come on and I have to wait for the lava to start rising up? Its a mathmos telstar. Reckon I should buy a new bulb? And no lol why do you always want to get stuff from John Lewis. Its over ̣̉300 more then than what i paid. John Lewis is a great, great shop.
May 26, 200620 yr Hmm, although it does take about 30 minutes for the bulb to heat up properly, you should see light the moment you switch it on. However, lava lamp bulbs have a notoriously fragile filament, since it's designed to generate as much heat as possible. If it's been used before, it's very easy for the filament to become damaged in transport, so maybe you should check it. Luckily, most specialised stores will carry replacement bulbs, and you should be able to get one for <$10. If the filament isn't damaged, you might want to check the wiring. The wiring of lamps generally isn't too complicated though, so even if it's that it shouldn't be too hard/expensive to fix. My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses.
May 26, 200620 yr Author Thanks for the help mate. The base which contained the bulb was quite loose so the bulb probably got knocked or banged. I says it takes '30W SES' bulb max. Ive heard this refers to the screwing involved in placing it in. Im going out today so Ill try and find one. Hopefully it works :/ There is a very very minor tear to outside rubber on the main lead to the plug exposing a small amount of the brown wire. The brown wire has very very tiny digs into it but no actual holes so I dont think thats a problem. And no lol why do you always want to get stuff from John Lewis. Its over ̣̉300 more then than what i paid. John Lewis is a great, great shop.
May 26, 200620 yr Checked the fuse in the plug? Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
May 26, 200620 yr There is a very very minor tear to outside rubber on the main lead to the plug exposing a small amount of the brown wire. The brown wire has very very tiny digs into it but no actual holes so I dont think thats a problem.Well, make sure they test the bulb for you before they ring it up so that you know for sure if it's working properly. If the new bulb doesn't emit light, you'll have to check the wiring. If it does, I'd still repair the damaged wire coating with a bit of electrical tape to make sure it doesn't damage further. My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses.
May 26, 200620 yr Author Got some new bulbs. Worked like that a dream. And no lol why do you always want to get stuff from John Lewis. Its over ̣̉300 more then than what i paid. John Lewis is a great, great shop.
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