My lava lamp worked for one day. Now lava just sits in the bottom like a hockey puck. What a rip off. Does anybody know where to buy ones that work

Your lava lamp isn't heating enough. Swap the bulb out for a flat reflector style bulb thats 40watts or the maximum of the lamp. And make sure there are no drafts in the location it is at. Mine had issues with just a ceiling fan on low. Also I’d recommend a dimmer at some point so that when your lava lamp overheats you can cut the power back to keep it flowing. Also readers please don’t follow the instructions to shake your lamp vigorously like one of the answers suggests. You'll end up with a very cloudy lamp for months and likely have to change the water.

Would this work with 220 volt (to be used in another country)?

Yes. European bulbs have the same base as American bulbs. Put in a 220 bulb of similar wattage and stick on a plug adapter. I've been doing that for the last 30 years

My lamp arrived cloudy. What should I do?

Mine was cloudy too, but unlike the other 2 responders, after approximately 5 hours, it cleared and looked amazing. We may have been lucky though, I read some poor reviews of this lamp.

The light bulb that came with my lamp is so big, the glass part won't sit fully in the base, it's sitting directly on the light bulb. Is this normal?

After seeing the other answers... Yes, it does sit on the bulb. Really, the bulb height and the base are supposed to work out so that the bulb is just barely in contact with the globe at the same time the globe contacts the base. There might be a small gap since bulbs are made of glass and will have some variability in diameter. Also consider the possibility of height varying depending on the bulb manufacturer.

ASIN	B001MWSVP6
Assembly Required	No
Base Diameter	6 Inches
Base Material	Aluminum
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Best Sellers Rank	#524,501 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #207 in Liquid Motion Lamps
Brand	Lava
Bulb Base	E26
Bulb Shape Size	A19
Color	Yellow / Purple / Silver
Color Temperature	2700 Kelvin
Control Method	Touch
Date First Available	November 16, 2006
Efficiency	Energy efficient, uses 40-Watt light bulb, 120-Volt power outlet
Finish Type	Purple
Finish types	Purple
Global Trade Identification Number	00047162052256
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Installation Type	cap
Is Cordless?	No
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Waterproof	False
Item Weight	5.94 pounds
Item model number	5225
Lamp Type	Floor Lamp
Light Color	Warm Yellow/Purple
Light Output Maximum	250 Lumens
Light Source Type	Incandescent
Lighting Method	Incandescent
Manufacturer	Schylling
Material	Aluminum
Maximum Compatible Wattage	40 Watts
Model Name	FBA_5225
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Light Sources	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	FBA_5225
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Benefits	Creates a relaxing atmosphere with soft light and soothing lava motion.
Product Dimensions	6.1"D x 6.1"W x 18.9"H
Recommended Uses For Product	Lava Lamp
Room Type	Living Room
Sensor Technology	Capacitive
Shade Color	Purple
Shade Height	46 Centimeters
Shade Material	Aluminum
Shape	Bulb
Size	52-ounce
Special Feature	night light
Special Features	night light
Style	Art Deco
Switch Type	Touch
Theme	Lava
UPC	047162052256
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wattage	40 watts

Lava the Original 16.3-Inch Silver Base Lamp with Yellow Wax in Purple Liquid, Yellow / Purple / Silver

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