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	Lava lamp - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The lamp consists of an illuminating bulb, and a glass bottle containing a transparent liquid, translucent wax, and a metallic wire coil.
		The lava lamp became an icon of the 1960s, where the constantly changing, brightly-color display has been compared to the psychedelic hallucinations of certain popular recreational drugs.
		The lamp is immobile until the liquid is sufficiently warmed by a (typically 40-watt) lamp.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Lava_Lite (724 words)

	Lava lamp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lamp consists of an illuminating bulb, a glass bottle containing a transparent oil and translucent wax (although other combinations may be used), and a metallic wire coil.
		When the lava lamp is turned on, the light bulb heats the bottom of the glass bottle and the metallic wire coil, which in turn heats the contents of the glass bottle in this vicinity.
		The myth was that a man was killed when his lava lamp exploded violently, launching a shard of glass into his heart.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lava_lamp (654 words)

	Lava Lamp - Background, Design, Raw Materials, The Manufacturing, Qucality Control
		A lava lamp is a decorative tube-shaped light fixture containing a colored, oily fluid that flows up and down throughout the lamp chamber in a manner reminiscent of molten lava.
		Credit for the creation of the lava lamp is given to English engineer Craven Walker who, in the late 1940s, saw a prototype of the lamp in a pub in Hampshire, England.
		The exact composition used in lava lamps is a proprietary secret, but in general terms, one fluid is water based and the other is oil based.
	www.madehow.com /Volume-4/Lava-Lamp.html (1767 words)

	Lava Lamp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Density and the effect of temperature on density is the main mechanism in the function of the lava lamp.
		A lava lamp consists of four basic parts as seen in figure 1: a base (9) with an appliance light bulb(11), a borosilicate glass container(1) with a wire spring(6) inside on the bottom, a liquid inside of the glass container, and a solid inside the glass container.
		When the lava lamp is off, the solid in the glass container is more dense than the liquid, and it sits on the bottom of the glass container.
	www.sas.upenn.edu /~mockusma/lavalamp.html (1039 words)

	Lava Lamp - Frequently asked questions
		The air space at the top of the lava lamp's globe is necessary to allow for the expansion of the fluids.
		During initial warm-up of your LAVA® brand motion lamp, the coil in the globe may tend to stand on end or float to the top of the globe.
		A Lava lamp has a polarized plug (one plug is wider than the other).
	www.planetlava.com /shop/pc/lava-lamp-faq.asp (1027 words)

	Lava Lamp
		Use the two alcohols to adjust the responsiveness of the "lava." This mixture is placed in a closed container (the "lava lamp shape" is not required, although something fairly tall is good) and situated over a 40-watt bulb.
		If the "lava" tends to collect at the top, try putting a dimmer on the bulb, or a fan at the top of the container.
		This mixture is placed in a closed container (the "lava lamp shape" is not required, although something fairly tall is good) and situated over a 40-watt bulb.
	www.geocities.com /CapeCanaveral/3582/lavalamp.html (857 words)

	GiantLavaLamp.com - When we build it they will come!
		He said an exact location has to be determined for the lamp to be removed from a number of trucks, stored and examined while funds are raised to get it erected in the spring, the community and corporation's goal.
		The concept of the Giant Lava Lamp, conceived by Brent Blake, and assisted by friend John Glassco, is an appropriate theme structure for the community.
		The lava name is unique because the region is one of the last areas of earth to have had massive horizontal flows of lava that is today a beautiful geological wonder.
	www.giantlavalamp.com (875 words)

	Lava Lamps - The Genuine Lava Lamp from OnlineXpressions. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lava Lamps have been bubbling their way into our lives for over 40 years.
		Original Lava Lamps have a distinctive, patented shape and oozing, primordial blob - it's no wonder they are as popular today as they were in the beginning.
		LAVA®, LAVA LITE®, LAVA WORLD INTERNATIONAL® and the configuration of the LAVA® brand motion lamp are registered trademarks of Haggerty Enterprises, Inc. The configuration of the globe and base of the motion lamp are registered trademarks of Haggerty Enterprises, Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries around the world.
	www.onlinexpressions.com /lavalamps.html (203 words)

	Lava Lamp History - Invention of the Lava Lamp
		At their peak, more than seven million Lava Lamps were sold around the world each year, but by the early 1970s the fad had run its course and sales fell dramatically.
		Lava-Simplex discontinued all except of their six best-selling lava lamp models, and even those only sold until the mid-80s, when the company was bought by the much larger Haggerty Enterprises.
		More Lava Lamps were sold in the 1990s than in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s combined.
	www.ideafinder.com /history/inventions/lavalamp.htm (1197 words)

	Lava Lamp FAQ - from Generation Store
		Lava Lamps are also somewhat mysterious, evoking questions about their origin, history, and of course, "how do these things work?"
		During initial warm-up of your Lava Lamp, the coil in the globe may tend to stand on end or float to the top of the globe.
		This warranty shall be void if the Lava Lamp has been subjected to abuse, negligent handling, disregard of operating instructions or attempted repair by anyone other than the manufacturer.
	www.generationstore.com /lavalamp-faq.html (1224 words)

	A Moment of Science: Lava Lamp Physics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It's the lava lamp, that eerie, undulating source of light and enlightenment for young adult baby boomers.
		There are two ingredients inside a lava lamp: a watery liquid, and a waxy compound that collects at the bottom when the lamp is turned off.
		The trick behind a lava lamp is that the waxy compound has almost exactly the same density as the water inside the lamp, and this density changes with temperature.
	amos.indiana.edu /library/scripts/lavalamp.html (265 words)

	How To Make a lava lamp
		The quality of lava lamps has certainly waned since the 1970's, so if you can find a vintage or antique lava lamp, get it quick.
		The history of the lava lamp is also something we will be covering in depth.
		We have many people searching for large and giant lava lamps and we will be moving to providing the necessary links for that.
	www.lavalamps-only.com (204 words)

	My Homebrew Lava Lamp
		Plastic cable clamps were rivetted to the lip of the pan to hold the base away from the tabletop, as well as to allow some ventilation to the lamp.
		The "lava" in the lamp is mineral oil, the kind sold as a laxative at your corner drugstore.
		The original lava lamp was made by Mathmos way back in 1963.
	www.psychicgoldfish.com /sub_page/whatido/lavalamp.htm (1316 words)

	Lava Lamp - Shop now
		Lava Lamp resources on http://www.lampsusa.com include information about Decorative Lighting, and more.
		Large lamps of greek and roman times were equipped with a large number of wicks to give a brighter light.
		If you look inside a motion lamp when its turned off, youll find a solid waxy compound on the bottom of the globe.
	www.lampsusa.com /LavaLampe.html (248 words)

	How to Make Lava Lamps - Oozing Goo
		Poor Man's Lava Lamp This is the classic "simple, easy, cheap" formula that has been floating around the internet for years.
		White Trash Lava Lamp The helpful hints and tricks listed here by Nathan Walton are among the best on the internet.
		Lava Lamp Scientists can now brainstorm and share ideas in the Science Lab discussion of the Lava Line.
	www.oozinggoo.com /howto.html (354 words)

	2004 Darwin Award: Lava Lamp
		The secret of the Lava Lamp is simple: A light bulb heats a bottle of colored wax and liquid.
		Then a bright idea hit him: "Why not accelerate this painfully slow process?" He took the lamp to the kitchen, placed it on the stove, and turned up the heat.
		Police found no evidence of alcohol or drug use, so it is safely presumed that Philip was in full possession of his senses when he went out with a bang.
	www.darwinawards.com /darwin/darwin2004-04.html (367 words)

	Talk:Lava lamp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lava World International who bought the rights to the sell lava lamps in the United States from the original English company unwittingly trademarked the term Lava Brand Motion Lamp.
		Lava World has tried and succeeded to protect the use of the word lava as related to other manufacturers, but can not control the popular use of the word lava; basically, they patented the wrong name.
		I've replaced it with "When the lava lamp is turned on, the light bulb heats the bottom of the glass bottle and the metallic wire coil, which in turn heats the contents of the glass bottle in this vicinity.", and made a few minor updates.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Lava_lamp (1323 words)

	CNN.com - arts & style - Lava lamp inventor dies in London - August 21, 2000
		Walker, who died Tuesday of cancer at age 82, was talking about that blob-filled symbol of psychedelia, the lava lamp.
		Inspired by another kind of "blob light" that mixed oil and water, Walker decided the lamp would be more interesting if the oil were thick enough to form sculptural shapes.
		But the Singapore native will be best remembered for his lava lamp, which he believed had staying power.
	archives.cnn.com /2000/STYLE/design/08/21/lava.lamps.2 (351 words)

	Lava Lamps from Generation Store - Your Lava Lamp Superstore
		These original lava lamps have been responsible for mesmerizing generations of individuals of all ages.
		A constant source of conversation, these fantastic, retro lava lamps are available in several sizes varying from a 27" LAVA Grande to a 10" Accent Lava Lamp.
		In the late 60's, at their peak, more than seven million Lava Lamps were sold all over the world every year.
	www.generationstore.com /lavalamp.html (334 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Liquid Motion Lamps Work"
		Since their first appearance in the 1960s, liquid motion lamps have been a familiar fixture in college dorms and teenager's bedrooms all over the world.
		The coolest thing about motion lamps, of course, is that they produce distinct amorphous blobs that rise and fall in the lamp's "globe" on their own.
		In fact, the companies that produce commercial motion lamps guard their ingredients very closely, and motion lamp enthusiasts have had a very hard time reproducing the displays you see in commercial models.
	home.howstuffworks.com /lava-lamp.htm (779 words)

	History of the Lava Lamp
		The Astro lava Lamp was brought to the USA, renamed the Lava
		In the mid-sixties, Lava lamp invited a generation to turn on their
		If you had one of these lava lamps, you were most likely the
	www.endoftherainbow-gifts.com /lavalamphistory.html (304 words)

	Lava Lamp - PCApex Forums
		I know that it would create heat, which no one likes in their comps, but it would be sweet to be able to look down and see a lava lamp going in my comp.
		Lava Lamps (least the ones I've seen) use a light bulb to supply both the heat and light at the same time.
		The lava also stays liquid for quite a long time after the light is off, so you would have to plan ahead all the time if you moved your computer often.
	forums.pimprig.com /other_modding/3926-lava_lamp.html (1289 words)

	Lavalamps - Lava Lamp Bulb - Information (powered by evoArticles) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The lava lamp bulb is actually the traditional 40-watt frosted light bulb that you can find anywhere.
		However, if you have one of the larger lava lamps that require 100-watt bulbs (which may be harder to find) or you just feel better buying replacement bulbs made for the lava lamp you can get them from Planet Lava.
		The lava lamp bulb that I am replacing is a 120V30W and HOme Depot does not carry it.
	www.lavalamps.org /8.html (197 words)

	Halfbakery: Nuclear Lava Lamp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lava lamps rely on convection to generate the shapes of the blobs as they rise and fall.
		So, we will experiment with the "lava" material and the liquid it floats in (washing-up detergent, if the last one we broke was anything to go by), until we get a lamp that, once it reaches the critical temperature, erupts with an incandescent fireball, roiling nuclear style as it forms its mushroom cloud.
		If you can find an oil or wax that is less dense than jonthegeologists' corn syrup but more dense than the rest of the liquid in your lamp, you might be able to get your mushroom cloud effect by very quickly heating the bottom of your lamp while it is cold.
	www.halfbakery.com /idea/Nuclear_20Lava_20Lamp (837 words)

	Lava Buzz - Lava Lamp and Pop Culture Community.
		Lava Buzz is a community for like minded and not so like minded individuals to gather and share their thoughts on life's deeper issues, such as Hair Metal, Lava Lamps, and other Pop culture icons.
		Lava Buzz is a new community and invites anyone with an opinion to visit our message boards and say hello.
		Choose from a wide variety of lava lamps and other cool party lights.
	www.lavabuzz.com (179 words)

	Lava Lamp Project (CS184 Spring 2001)
		The volume of the lamp is filled with spherical particles representing both fluids in the lava lamp.
		For like particles (eg, bits of lava), the force is attractive for a range of separations, in an attempt to cause some kind of cohesion/surface-tension.
		An animated GIF of this lava lamp is shown to the left.
	www.wesman.net /~wesley/ucb/cs184 (1250 words)

	Lava Lamp Substitutes
		Java Lamp with TCE ["Turpentine is a mixtrue of terpenes and Turpatine is a commerical name brand of a Naphtha solvent product." both shows and example of the spelling problems and reveals that Turpatine is not turpentine as I thought.
		full original lava lamp operation, not very toxic (unless you drink the bottle...), not too flammable, as 85% is water.
		I am beginning to wonder how much the shape of the bottle affects the behavior, since all the Lava Lamp bottles are a wide about 1/4-1/3 up, with a base about half the wide part and then taper to a tall tip.
	www.cowtown.net /mikefirth/lavasubs.htm (4366 words)

	Lava Lamp FAQ
		It is not possible to buy replacement fluids for the lava lamps, but it is possible to order replacement globes (the glass fluid vessel containing the lava and liquid) or bases.
		Your Lava® brand motion lamp has a polarized plug (one plug is wider than the other).
		If the lamp has warmed up completely (the lava is melted and the lamp has been on for at least four hours) and the lava either settles to the bottom and stops flowing or the lava never flows at all, follow the instructions below.
	www.lavalites.com /LavaFAQ.html (584 words)

	Lavalamps - Lava Lamp Night Light - Information (powered by evoArticles) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Many claim that lava lamps are very soothing and meditative devices.
		The original makers of the lava lamp have developed Lava Lamp Night Lights, which are mini lava lamps (the size of the traditional ‘night light’) that are filled with swirling glitter instead of the traditional globules of wax.
		The Lava Lamp Night Light definetly does the job of a night light- however, it probably lacks some of the soothing qualities of the traditional lava lamp.
	www.lavalamps.org /7.html (178 words)

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