Really liked the review,only one on RUclips that really catches my interest because your one of the only ones that actually unboxed these Mathmos Lava lamps on RUclips! I also subscribed because of this,thanks!
Enjoying these non clothing reviews. Haven't had a lava lamp since a child, but this review has me considering buying one. Quality content as usual, keep it coming.
Thanks for describing the colors and contrasts when lit. Wonder if the yellow-wax/blue liquid combo has better contrast when lit over the green-wax/blue liquid...
How hot do the candle lamps get? I would like to place below a shelf, there would be a 3 inches of air space above the lamp. Can you hold hand above lamp or is it too hot? Cheers
Hello! I live in an igloo with my family and it has always been my dream to get a lava lamp. We have a big igloo with a fireplace in the main part but as you know an igloo will never get too warm inside :( Would you still recommend me to get the lamp and try or should I give up my dream?
For those who already have a fireflow, mine after I use it for 1 hour the lava doesn't go up but stays down. It's still freaking hot, the candle is still on BUT the lava won't go up after 1 hour of use? Why? Is it normal? Should I call after sells service to get a new bottle?
My humble opinion is they are essentially shite and should not be sold. I was given one as a gift, which is a shame as otherwise I would have returned it. The candle heats the bottle up too quickly, then overheats it, so the wax becomes an immobile blob very quickly. There is no adjustability in a bare flame. Also due to Mathmos' strange obsession with coloured liquids these days (there seemed to be a lot more clear options a few years ago) you can barely see the wax. Mine is red wax with purple lava, which is basically invisible at night. Like I said, utter shite product with so many drawbacks I can't understand why they still exist. I have pondered whether to try and convert it to use an electric bulb holder, but honestly would rather have a proper Astrobaby.
Hey, I've gotten back into my lava lamp collection this month. I was curious, is MaTHMOS, UK only? I hadn't heard of them until I started looking at Lava Lamps online. Over here in the US, I've always gotten them from a company called Lava Brand. I like some of the lamps I've seen from MATHMOS online, but, my question / concern is, if I were to order one, would it come with a UK plug, or do they also sell them to work in the US, and other countries. Thanks. Great video, never saw the candle powered ones. Nice concept, and I'm sure it saves on the power bill too :)
Clinton only available there it would come with the UK plug you will need an adapter. Been waiting for them to come to Canada for years. I want one so bad the Lava brand ones are terrible last a year or so, they are cloudy and the lava flow is crap.
@@Petey17564 I have one Lava Lamp I got over 20 years ago used, that was made in 1996 that has the old style flow. The kind folks at Ozzing Goo helped me restore life by placing that lamp on a dimmer to help control heat, so it would no longer overheat. As far as the newer lamps I've seen the issues with cloudyness on the smaller ones. On the 16 and 17 inch Lamps I've gotten from places like Spencer's have come clear. The main thing is, they have a different type of flow than my old lamp. I wouldn't call it crap, but i would say it's different and not as random as the old lamp. The old lamp is also more fluid so it moves faster too, I've considered putting the new ones on a dimmer and changing the heat to see if I can improve those as well at some point.
@@macinman have to check that place out I got one fro Spencer’s about a year and a half ago. 17 inch cloudy and just only massive blob. My older one is around the same age as yours going to see what that place can do. Just look at the lamps from mathmos no comparison to these ones.
Tell me about it dying to get one of these. The lamps here in North America are freaking garbage. Ever since they started being built in china absolute crap! I have one now 25 years old works great. Made in the USA lava lite. Mathmos is the way to go far superior
Asda tealights work well You need to raise the tealight slightly by pushing an empty tealight holder upside down into the holder part. Then sit your tealight on top of this.
I think these sound like a great idea but actually are pretty disappointing. The wax on a tall lava lamp gets illuminated by the bulb and gives off a lovely soft light. The light from a candle is insufficient to do this so they are a bit of a damp squib in low light IMHO.
@brinh123 Yes. Own a lava lamp myself and have seen these candle powered ones in the flesh as a friend has them. If illumination isn't a big thing for you I'm sure they are great.
I need to do an update on a couple of pairs of Ironhearts the 21oz 555 and duck 666... the 555 are fading very nicely.... I guess I need to pick a new pair to focus on in 2019... any suggestions?
Who uses matches anymore ?..they stink, use a lighter. I have the Astro, in copper with yellow and orange wax, my bottle is pretty good with hardly any noticeable imperfections. .
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Really liked the review,only one on RUclips that really catches my interest because your one of the only ones that actually unboxed these Mathmos Lava lamps on RUclips! I also subscribed because of this,thanks!
Thanks! I try and show the detail as it is what like to see in other peoples reviews!
Also what colour was the lamp you had 20 years ago?
It's 5 years since this video. How is the lamp now? Does the candle flame make it black? How to clean? Pros and cons??
Enjoying these non clothing reviews. Haven't had a lava lamp since a child, but this review has me considering buying one. Quality content as usual, keep it coming.
Thanks, I enjoy sharing stuff that catches my attention, and nice to hear when my subscribers also share the same interests. Thanks for watching!
I miss having my ones when I was a kid, this has Inspired perhaps a new bedroom addition! Love the new black and copper one! #mathmos :)
Great video thank you. Going to buy the Telstar Rocket lava lamp and it was great to see it working in the colour im after too.
Thanks for describing the colors and contrasts when lit. Wonder if the yellow-wax/blue liquid combo has better contrast when lit over the green-wax/blue liquid...
How hot do the candle lamps get? I would like to place below a shelf, there would be a 3 inches of air space above the lamp. Can you hold hand above lamp or is it too hot? Cheers
Hello! I live in an igloo with my family and it has always been my dream to get a lava lamp. We have a big igloo with a fireplace in the main part but as you know an igloo will never get too warm inside :( Would you still recommend me to get the lamp and try or should I give up my dream?
Thank you for this video! Really nice, comprehensive review.
are the Fireflow still going look a bit small hows the metal surrounding as it looks like it will burn and bubble and show black marks
I still have the yellow Jet with it's original bottle and it still works! But I want this cute little one in copper now 😍
For those who already have a fireflow, mine after I use it for 1 hour the lava doesn't go up but stays down. It's still freaking hot, the candle is still on BUT the lava won't go up after 1 hour of use? Why? Is it normal? Should I call after sells service to get a new bottle?
My humble opinion is they are essentially shite and should not be sold. I was given one as a gift, which is a shame as otherwise I would have returned it. The candle heats the bottle up too quickly, then overheats it, so the wax becomes an immobile blob very quickly. There is no adjustability in a bare flame. Also due to Mathmos' strange obsession with coloured liquids these days (there seemed to be a lot more clear options a few years ago) you can barely see the wax. Mine is red wax with purple lava, which is basically invisible at night. Like I said, utter shite product with so many drawbacks I can't understand why they still exist. I have pondered whether to try and convert it to use an electric bulb holder, but honestly would rather have a proper Astrobaby.
Great info thanks
these colors you have for the fireflow are great ! but they dont sell them anymore
Yes just coloured liquids which obscure the wax and spoil the whole effect.
Hey, I've gotten back into my lava lamp collection this month. I was curious, is MaTHMOS, UK only? I hadn't heard of them until I started looking at Lava Lamps online. Over here in the US, I've always gotten them from a company called Lava Brand. I like some of the lamps I've seen from MATHMOS online, but, my question / concern is, if I were to order one, would it come with a UK plug, or do they also sell them to work in the US, and other countries. Thanks. Great video, never saw the candle powered ones. Nice concept, and I'm sure it saves on the power bill too :)
Mathmos invented the original Lava Lamp!
@@seaandbells I learned that after doing some research. I wasn't sure where they started.
Clinton only available there it would come with the UK plug you will need an adapter. Been waiting for them to come to Canada for years. I want one so bad the Lava brand ones are terrible last a year or so, they are cloudy and the lava flow is crap.
@@Petey17564 I have one Lava Lamp I got over 20 years ago used, that was made in 1996 that has the old style flow. The kind folks at Ozzing Goo helped me restore life by placing that lamp on a dimmer to help control heat, so it would no longer overheat.
As far as the newer lamps I've seen the issues with cloudyness on the smaller ones. On the 16 and 17 inch Lamps I've gotten from places like Spencer's have come clear. The main thing is, they have a different type of flow than my old lamp. I wouldn't call it crap, but i would say it's different and not as random as the old lamp. The old lamp is also more fluid so it moves faster too, I've considered putting the new ones on a dimmer and changing the heat to see if I can improve those as well at some point.
@@macinman have to check that place out I got one fro Spencer’s about a year and a half ago. 17 inch cloudy and just only massive blob. My older one is around the same age as yours going to see what that place can do. Just look at the lamps from mathmos no comparison to these ones.
There is important information in the manual, like dont shake the bottle when on.
why can't you shake it?
@@XNorman51 because it will ruin the formula, it will cloud up and become basically...useless.
Wireless Mathmos! Great!
Can you also do a time lapse of these lava lamps please!!
Also it’s Edward CRAVEN walker just to keep in mind
I really wished they shipped to usa!
Tell me about it dying to get one of these. The lamps here in North America are freaking garbage. Ever since they started being built in china absolute crap! I have one now 25 years old works great. Made in the USA lava lite. Mathmos is the way to go far superior
you can still get one thru forward to me
No matter the candle i use for my fireflow......it will not run. I dont get it. Ive tried 5 different brands. Elevated. Trimmed wicks. Tried it all
Asda tealights work well
You need to raise the tealight slightly by pushing an empty tealight holder upside down into the holder part. Then sit your tealight on top of this.
I think these sound like a great idea but actually are pretty disappointing. The wax on a tall lava lamp gets illuminated by the bulb and gives off a lovely soft light. The light from a candle is insufficient to do this so they are a bit of a damp squib in low light IMHO.
I'm wondering if that's from your personal experience? Thanks
@brinh123 Yes. Own a lava lamp myself and have seen these candle powered ones in the flesh as a friend has them.
If illumination isn't a big thing for you I'm sure they are great.
Telstar is great to look at but the design is terrible, the bottle and cap does not sit flush at all.
I wish mathmos was in America...
The patent was sold to the USA in the 60's ...see the lava lamp company
@@kelvinsmith6854 yeah but they are not even close to being on the same level as Mathmos
you can have them shippid here with forward2me
Gu10 fitting
more jeans review please
I need to do an update on a couple of pairs of Ironhearts the 21oz 555 and duck 666... the 555 are fading very nicely.... I guess I need to pick a new pair to focus on in 2019... any suggestions?
... night light for the kids? the instructions specifically states keep these lamps away from children... muppet
Eh if the kid's stuck in a crib and can't get to it's ok.
Also you can't keep it on for more than 6 hrs
DONT BUY THESE SHITS GUYS , THESE VERY VERY BAD QUALITY AND NOT CLEAR SEEMS ! OVERPRICED SHIT
Who uses matches anymore ?..they stink, use a lighter. I have the Astro, in copper with yellow and orange wax,
my bottle is pretty good with hardly any noticeable imperfections. .
@Alaska Squatchin Xtreeme hilarious !
It's lopsided !