Does anyone else's glass have dozens of tiny white specks in the glass? Are all lava lamps like that? because I've seen many on Youtube without the white specks built into the glass.
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Hi RW, I don't believe so. I bought two of these for my two young grandsons in different colors in the last six months. Neither one has white specks in the glass. I hope this helps.
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The glass on the lamp I got had no white specs. I do however have a much older lamp (different company) that has always had some whit specs on it. So, I'm not sure how normal that is. If they're large, obvious, and bothering you. I'd return or exchange it.
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I've purchased several of the 16 inch yellow wax/purple liquid lava lamps and all had tiny pin-prick white specs on the glass. I understand that it has to do with the cheaper glass manufacturing process used in China. The specs are so small, however, that I don't even notice them unless I am looking closely at the lamp, so they don't bother me. I also purchased a yellow wax/blue liquid lamp of the same size and it, too, has tiny white specs in the glass.
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My lamp is older, and I had to screw it in. It looks great. Here's a pic: http://i.imgur.com/Ia5wmYX.jpg
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One last point. When you handle the lamp do not touch the bulb itself. The oil from your fingers can cause an uneven heat distribution on the glass which has been known to break the glass at temperature. Suggest you use surgical gloves.
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My lava lite did not appear dirty. It was clear from the beginning. I believe I would return it for another.
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I put a chandelier bulb in the one I ordered (before) realizing the damage to the crystal could not be repaired. Item was returned. Good luck with yours.
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I purchased the same light that broke when I tried to put the shade on one of the fixtures. It seems that the ceramic was oval instead of round. Since I broke it, the distributor said too bad, even though it was defective to begin with. anyway, if you cant find one, I have 2 extra.
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We have the Feits in new cans, and there is no issue. I checked and the surface glass is only warm to the touch, but the white back (ceramic?) is hot, about the temperature of a 75W incandescent bulb. Elsewhere in the house I am using CFLs in old 100W cans and there has been no issue.
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When my husgand saw the size of the box he wondered what in the world did I order... then opened the very damaged big box and then another box and then another box - and the large large box had so much damage on it I took photos - but then will have to send the light back since I saw another person had the same problem - no way will the shade slide on the light section of the lamp. Hope you are enjoying yours. To answer another persons question the large box was about three feet long and a foot and a half high with lots of stuffing. Even with all the damage on the larger box the light was not damaged at all...but as someone else said light way too bright and would not work with a dimmer. When my husgand saw the size of the box he wondered what in the world did I order... then opened the very damaged big box and then another box and then another box - and the large large box had so much damage on it I took photos - but then will have to send the light back since I saw another person had the same problem - no way will the shade slide on the light section of the lamp. Hope you are enjoying yours. To answer another persons question the large box was about three feet long and a foot and a half high with lots of stuffing. Even with all the damage on the larger box the light was... » Read More When my husgand saw the size of the box he wondered what in the world did I order... then opened the very damaged big box and then another box and then another box - and the large large box had so much damage on it I took photos - but then will have to send the light back since I saw another person had the same problem - no way will the shade slide on the light section of the lamp. Hope you are enjoying yours. To answer another persons question the large box was about three feet long and a foot and a half high with lots of stuffing. Even with all the damage on the larger box the light was not damaged at all...but as someone else said light way too bright and would not work with a dimmer. « Show Less
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I have attached the Light to the top of the Dome light not the plastic defused or clear bottom glass. It has not caused any problems.
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We did use fireglass. We didn't buy enough to use fireglass only in our firepit, but did add it to the the lava rock. The glass looked very pretty the way the fire shown off it. I would have preferred all fireglass but unfortunately didn't keep the pit. Had we kept it, I would have put all glass in the bowl.
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I have not had that happen with my lamp. Please don't give up - return it for a new one. These are wonderful lamps.
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I ordered the lava lamp and it worked perfectly the first day. The next day it didn't work as good but then I tried it again after that and it was fine again. I love it so I don't know if that answers your question. Hope it helps
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I had the same issue, and after I contacted the seller, I was sent a replacement glass. The installation of the new glass is pretty simple. It appears there are several buyers who are experiencing this problem.
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Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect.When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't move the set at all until the bulb dies again or something else goes south. Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect.When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't... » Read More Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect.When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't move the set at all until the bulb dies again or something else goes south. « Show Less
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no, mine is glass and the brown part is metal.the first one came with a cracked glass (during shipment) and the company sent another one with many apologies. very good company.Perhaps they have made the recent lanterns with plastic????call the company and ask them.
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I would contact customer service. The one I bought was fine so I really have not had this particular issue. However many have told mr their customer service is outstading at Amazon. The chandelier is beautiful once you get yours up you will be happy, so don't give up on this one. Perhaps you can get a replacement even. Hope you get this resolved soon and enjoy your light.
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YES! I am having the same problem. I had it sitting on my wood floor and it almost ruined it. I didn't realize it was sweating water. It is frustrating to have to keep removing the water underneath the lamp. It "sweats" all the time.....weather on or off. I live in Florida, so wonder if these lamps are not good for those living in a humid state.