I wanna lava lamp or similar

grreatsite2

Any ideas folks, I'd like to get my daughter a lava lamp or similar, not too expensive if possible? Thanks.

alison6692

I googled lava lamps and got loads and loads!

Lots at Argos - most lamps are about a tenner - This is the Argos link CLICK - Was it something more specific you wanted?

Alison x

consumermonkey

If the lava lamp is for long term use, I'd go for Mathmos - the original and the best IMHO. After a while the wax and fluid mix a little and become cloudy. Mathmos sell "refills" whereas the cheaper ones don't.

two_sheds_2

We got Sis a cheap one (Arg*s probably) last year, it was rubbish. Looked okay before you switched it on, but the wax/lava thing just never flowed properly ... waste of money

anewman

I have an old one which I think is technically illegal now because it's filled with oil or something.

grreatsite2

Thanks for all the answers, very helpful. It was just a real cheapy I wanted for a stocking filler (big stockings in our house!) and I never thought of Argos who seem to have a good variety so I'll probably end up there and keep my fingers crossed it's ok but I'll bear in mind the other comments re long term use. Thanks again, MSE comes up trumps again!

Mum-2-4

Hi-I saw some in Sainsburys the other day, and they had 20% off all lighting.

grreatsite2

Just to finish off this tale, I thought I'd hang on and check out the sainsburys tip and did so yesterday. Really pleased as I got a really nice (looks good quality!*) lamp there which, with the 20% off was down to £11.99. Also picked up a new shade for my downstairs loo which is being re-fitted (also 20% off) and a couple of reduced bits/presents on the 3 for 2 so all in all a very good tip. Thanks!

andybk

anewman wrote: »

I have an old one which I think is technically illegal now because it's filled with oil or something.

look underneath if it says crestworth (original inventors ) its worth a few quid , around £20.00 .or more if all original

and to add , loads of lavas ,in the local car boots always go for mathmos the liquid lasts longer and looks better

anewman

andybk wrote: »

look underneath if it says crestworth (original inventors ) its worth a few quid , around £20.00 .or more if all original

Wow, just looked, Crestworth, Poole, Dorset - although it's not in great condition but all is original afaik. I thought it was just junk, so thanks for the pointer. It's not been used in ages because I couldn't be bothered searching for a bulb for it.