Globe Restoration Instructions


Video now available
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257xfUvCNQE

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • Stove/hotplate
  • Deep wide Pan
  • Insulated Gloves (preferably with sticky grip fingers)
  • Bottle Brush or Equivalent
  • Pyrex measuring cup
  • LLC Cleaner or Dawn dish soap
  • Distilled Water (as required)
  • Cooking or a Laser thermometer

CLEANING A GLOBE

  • Open Globe.
  • Dispose of fluid in the globe.
  • Set the globe in the pan on the stove.
  • Fill the pan with water accordingly so that the globe does not float or tip over while heating.
  • Heat until boiling, then reduce the heat to a simmer to maintain the temperature.
  • Wait for the wax to melt.
    DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED

Put on heat-protected gloves or use a pot holder for the next steps - The globe will be hot to the touch when heated.

  • When the wax is melted in the globe, remove the globe from the pan of hot water.
  • Dispose of the wax accordingly in an appropriate disposable container. 
  • (DO NOT TOSS DOWN THE DRAIN)
  • Let the globe cool on a towel-protected hard surface
  • Remove the coil rinse in hot water, and set aside.
  • Use hot tap water (or water from a pan) and partially fill the globe.
  • Swirl around until the wax debris is melted.
  • Dump.
  • Add 1-2 oz. of our Cleaner to the globe and some hot water.
  • Scrub the globe inside with a bottle brush.
  • Dump the soap fluid.
  • Rinse and repeat several times with hot tap water. (4-6X min)
  • Set aside and let it cool.

DO NOT USE or SWITCH TO COLD WATER DURING THE PROCESS- it could crack the globe!

REPLACEMENT WAX INSTRUCTIONS


NEVER USE A MICROWAVE TO HEAT WAX

  • It will overheat portions of the wax while the rest remains solid, thus exceeding the recommended temperature.
  • It also makes the wax dangerously hot and will melt the container.
  • A microwave will also change the delicate chemical properties of the ingredients and waxes.
  • The excess temperatures will not only ruin the wax but could also cause a fire

ALWAYS USE A WATER BATH to heat blended lava waxes and have PROPER VENTILATION

  • Remove lid from wax container - NEVER HEAT WITH THE LID TIGHTLY CLOSED - the wax will expand as it melts
  • Place in a pan and fill with enough water to reach one-third to halfway up the sides of the full wax bottle while the bottle is still sitting flat on the bottom of the pan,
  • Add or remove water to the pan accordingly so that the water level is at a level where the wax container does not float and tip over.
  • Heat on low simmer until the wax is fully melted


PREPARE YOUR GLOBE

  • Add 2-4ML of concentrated Surfactant to clean the empty globe.
    DO NOT USE MAGIC SURF TO COAT THE GLOBE
  • Dilute the concentrated Surfactant by adding the same amount of distilled water.
  • Holding your cap or hand over the opening, gently tilt and roll the globe back and forth.
  • The goal is to completely coat the inside with SURF, including the neck of the globe.
  • DO NOT SHAKE.
  • Dump the remainder of the Diluted Surfactant mixture into a separate bottle for future use or discard.

Note: We find it best to add molten lava to a globe that is freshly coated with SURF to avoid sticking. If you are not ready to pour your wax after coating your globe, be sure to cover the globe's opening.

POUR YOUR WAX

  • Put on heat protected gloves or use a pot holder for these next steps  –The wax container will be hot
  • When your container of wax is fully melted, remove the container with the molten wax from the pan of water.
  • Ideal pour temp is 140F-160F.
  • Pour into a Pyrex measuring cup and measure the required amount for the size of the globe per the chart below.
    • Recommended wax amounts
      • 20oz/14-.5inch lamp        150ML
      • 32oz /17-inch lamp          175ML
      • 52oz /16.3-inch lamp       230ML
      • 80oz/18.5-inch lamp        300ML
      • 250oz/ Grande                 940ML (full quart)
  • Add dye until you obtain the desired shade of color. Sitr until fully melted 
  • If needed, place your Pyrex measuring cup into a heated water bath to assist with dye saturation.
    • TIP: Hold a Pyrex cup over the illuminated base to see its true color.
  • Use the supplied funnel.
  • With one hand holding the funnel centered, slowly and carefully add molten wax to the globe with a consistent and dedicated pour.
  • DO NOT STOP once you are pouring.
  • Add coil.

If you are unsure what globe size you have, see below

ALMOST DONE- IMPORTANT

  • Place the freshly wax-loaded globe into a pan of water on low heat (simmer) for 20+ minutes. This will eliminate any bubbles that may have occurred in the wax as a result of pouring it.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Remove the globe and place it on a towel on a hard, flat surface.
  • WAIT FOR THE WAX TO COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE ADDING DISTILLED WATER 

 FINAL STEPS

Add distilled water to 1-1/2 to 2 inches from the top of the globe. (do not overfill)
If desired, use the LLC available inks to tint the water to your desired color and intensity.

Turn on the power and Run Globe for 2-4 hours until operational. 
125°F is the optimum flow temperature (except for custom formula blends).

Once the lamp is on and running, you can also add Surfactant and/or our Magic Surf additive to achieve the desired flow with the Pipette supplied in every kit.

Tip: The more Surfactant(s) you use, the more you will break the surface tension and the more blobs/snakes  will be created
Wait ½hr. between adjustments of SURFactant and/or Magic SURF so it can fully saturate the fluid.

Suggested average limits of SURF(s) are in the chart below (DO NOT EXCEED)
ALWAYS START WITH REGULAR SURF to obtain satisfactory Ball Flow. Once satisfactory ball flow is achieved, add Magic Surf to modify the flow of stretchy goo globs.
If you exceed the recommended amounts of SURF (s) and experience either cloudiness or microballs of wax in the fluid, shut off the power. Let the globe cool down.  Remove several ounces of the fluid and replace it with fresh distilled water. Restart.

12oz.      2-4ml of SURF + add 0.5-2ml of Magic Surf as needed
20oz.      4-6ml of SURF + add 1-3ml of Magic Surf as needed
32oz.      8-10ml of SURF + add 1-3ml of Magic Surf as needed
52oz.      15-17ml of SURF + add 2-4ml of Magic Surf as needed
250oz.    55-60ml of SURF + 2-4 of Magic Surf if needed 

Wait ½hr. between adjustments of SURFactant and/or Magic SURF so it can fully saturate the fluid

When Satisfied, cap your Globe and enjoy your restored lamp!