Lava lamps

Lava Lamps:
Lava lamps feature a fun gentle flow of light and color with randomly-shaped clumps of wax that suggests the flow of lava. Since they first appeared in the 1960s, liquid motion lamps have been a familiar accent light fixture in college dorms, game rooms, offices, teenager's bedrooms, and family rooms for a retro mod look that never goes out of style. There's nothing like a softly glowing volcano or lava light to set the mood in a room.

The exact LAVA® brand formula is a trade secret; however it is known the product contains wax and water. Also, no two LAVA® brand motion lamps are the same - each one has its own personality and will function differently.

Major manufacturers now offer hundred of variations on the basic design, colors, and finishes. Buy one and get hypnotized!

Tips:
- Have the lava lamp at room temperature before starting.
- Allow the lava lamp to warm up for four to six hours to ensure it operates at its optimal level.
- Always place the lava lamp on a flat and stationary surface.
- Be sure to keep the lava lamp and cord out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you need to replace the light bulb use the same size and wattage listed on the base.
- Handle the lava lamp with care, especially the glass globe. The globe may break if dropped or subjected to any sudden impact.
- Always handle your lava lamp with caution while it is plugged in. Remember, it takes two to three hours for the lamp to cool off once it is turned off or unplugged.
- Periodically clean your lava lamp's globe with warm water and a cloth. Make sure the lava lamp is unplugged and cool before cleaning.
- Remember each lava lamp is different and has its own unique personality!

- Do not operate your lava lamp for more than 10 hours at a time. Too much heat can affect the flow action of your lamp.
- The glass globes are specially made and some slight imperfections are a normal part of the manufacturing process. The imperfections are not defects.

- Never place a lava lamp near sources of heat or cold, such as a heater or air conditioner. The lava lamp operates best at temperatures between 68 F (21 C) and 72 F (23 C).
- Do not shake a lava lamp or move it while it is hot, because this may cause permanent damage.
- Do not operate or store your lava lamp in direct sunlight because this may cause the colors in your lava lamp to fade.
- Never try to force the lava lamp's polarized plug into an outlet. Polarized means that one blade on the plug is wider, so it can only be inserted into an outlet one way.
- Do not remove the cap on the globe of the lava lamp and add any fluids or solids to the lamp. The air space at the top of the lava lamp's globe is necessary to allow for the expansion of the fluids.
- Do not operate your lava lamp on glass surfaces.

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