16 3 inch Multi-Color Lava Lamp (Spencer's Purchase)

[@simon2k4]

I love this lava lamp, I wish it was available to buy in the UK!

[@macinman]

Thank You, it's one of my favorites. I think we can agree on both sides of the fence there are lamps we'd like to have, but are only available in one country. I know for myself, there are some nice lamps I've seen in review from the UK, that aren't here in the U.S., and then there are some where it's not the exact lamp, but a similar one.

[@simon2k4]

@@macinman do you mean the ones made by Mathmos? I just don't think that Mathmos lamps are worth such a high price tag when the quality isn't top notch anymore. The bulbs last a couple of weeks or a month max before they pop and need replacing (£10 each), the bottles fade quickly if you actually use them and don't treat them as a display only item (probably because they sell replacements) and they cost around £80 to £100 each... Lava Lite are much cheaper but have a very limited range in our country.

[@macinman]

@@simon2k4 Well first off: I didn't know the history of Lava lamps until i started buying more. Sure, I grew up with them, but as a kid they weren't that appealing. It was about a year ago when I wanted to get more and found out they started in the UK as the Astro Lamp. The couple I like from Mathmos were the rocket ship ones, and the smart one that uses LEDs, and a heater vs bulbs. I don't run mine on a regular basis, but the bigger ones use a 40w appliance bulb so those are easy to get, and I had my first one go after a year of random use. The first Lava lamp I got is about 25 years old now, and I got it used. It looks like the original Astro Lamp. Look at my videos called restoring old Lava, it's black with an orange bottle. I put it on a dimmer because it was overheating, and now it works as it should by dimming the bulb. The newer lamps that are now made in China are hit and miss as far as flow goes, compared to the older one. However, most of them are decent, even though it's different. FYI: I was born in 1977, so Lava lamps went through several generations during my lifetime.

[@simon2k4]

@@macinman the Smart Astro was removed from sale a few years ago due to them being faulty and not working as they should. Also a possible a fire risk due to them smoking when overheated. I've never had a Telstar because the bottles (globes) choices are a bit boring these days. I think Mathmos need to up their game but probably won't unless another Lava Lamp boom comes along. At the moment, they're taking the high end line but aren't producing the quality products to match the high end price tag. I get what you mean about quality not being the same on Lava Lite's side either but at least they aren't expensive whilst they're not producing the best that they can. Whilst I've been typing this, my new Graffiti Lava Lamp has just arrived by Lava Lite 👌🏻

[@THATRACCOONDUDE]

Lol mine is bigger mine is a 17 inch

[@macinman]

I have the 14.5 inch, the 16.3 inch and the 17 inch lamps. The 16 and 17 inch lamps are about the same height from base to cap. The 16 inch have a wider bottle around. The 16x oz lamps are 52 oz, and the 17 inch are 32 because the bottles are skinnier on the 17 inch. I have 15 lamps total throughout the apartment.

[@jaguar4120]

I see what you did here. You're hilarious. 😆