Lava lamp problems

rosamy52

googler said:

I would be inclined to turn it on its side, lay it on a towel or similar, and let gravity move the elements around, away from the base. Maybe a few hours or so, or overnight? 

Then put it right way up and switch on.

Might be worth a try, thank you. It's been on all day and nothing.

rosamy52

[Deleted User] said:

Hi,

here's a wee chart I found,

and a LINK to some solutions.

Thanks again, I've measured it and it's 16.3 so I'll try finding a 40w bulb to order.

rosamy52

I finally found some 40w bulbs that did the trick, I feel somewhat silly now but at least there's nothing wrong with the lamp which I thought there might be. Thank you everyone for your help.

JohnB47

Edit: sorry I posted this before I read your last message. It could still be relevant - you might not have needed to fit a 40watt bulb.

Original message:

It looks like it has a metal base. Perhaps the tiled hearth is acting as a heat sink, drawing all the heat away. Try moving it back to the book case and see what happens. The bulb ' blowing' was just a coincidence. If moving it back works, try setting it on a piece of wood or cork tile on the hearth.