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Erupting Lava Lamps
Space Cadet (Not to be confused with Trillian) Started conversation Jun 1, 2000
A "vintage" lava lamp formerly in my possession erupted one evening when my boyfriend replaced the bulb in the bottom with one with a much higher wattage. He turned it on. Several hours later the top of the lamp blew off and spattered the ceiling and other areas with paraffin, glass and what appeared to be kerosene. When I moved out several years later the parafin splatters were still visible on the ceiling.
Lessons learned: Make sure the bulb is of the proper wattage for the lamp. When using a "vintage" lamp, check to make sure the glass is totally undamaged and don't leave it turned on for extended periods of time.
Erupting Lava Lamps
Anonymouse Posted Jun 3, 2000
I've been known to have mine on several day without problems.. but then.. I haven't changed the bulb.. My question for -you- is.. How did he get it to -fit- ?!? 
'Nonnie
Erupting Lava Lamps
Anonymouse Posted Jun 19, 2000
Well, yes.. that, too.. Though I was trying to avoid mentioning it. 
'Nonnie
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