Does anybody know how to get a lava lamp to start moving again?

Question

My lava lamp has been on for a few months, and even though it is turned on and the light is on, and its hot, the goop wont move. I tried shaking it up and setting it, but it just forms at the bottom and does not move anymore. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I'm not sure how to get it to work again but I've heard that putting it on the stove to get the wax moving again will cause the lamp to explode so please don't try that.

Answer 2

I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you this but it appears that your lava lamp may be dead.

http://www.lavarnd.org/news/lavalite-car...

http://www.generationstore.com/lavalamp-...

However, it seems that with a little effort you might be able to revive it on your own.

http://www.finkbuilt.com/blog/lava-repai...

And for good measure:

http://sydd.org/lavalamps/

Good luck!