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Do lava lamps expire?

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Answer #1

Yup

Answer #2

How long can you have it before it does?

Answer #3

I haven’t heard of one ‘expiring’ and I have never seen an expiration date on a lamp, but I do know that over time the bulbs that heat the lamp need replacing every so often (they burn out). The contents inside of the glass can also become a little strange looking and acting over time. The life span of the light usually depends on the usage and conditions in which it is placed in, however.

If your lamp isn’t working the way it should, replacing it would be your best option.

Answer #4

Lava Lamps are known to have short life spans. So yes they do expire, but you can always change the bulb inside

Answer #5

I though lava lamps expired in the 70’s.

Answer #6

No, there’s still a few out there. Like wal-mart or thrift stores.

Answer #7

I still have one and i haven’t used it in a while, so i got a new bulb and the matter inside hasn’t moved an inch

Answer #8

Go figure, you can find all kinds of worthless junk at Wal-Mart.

Answer #9

LOL, now it is kinda a lava glob.

Answer #10

Lava lamps aren’t worthless! LOL

Answer #11

i got one in my living room that ive had for neally 7 years an its still as good as the day my mate bought it for me :p

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