Slow flow lava ( Goo )

[Cina Nelson]

We just used a goo kit to make 2 new lamps, & the flow is SLOW ! , Any ideas ? First timer here, so be user friendly on your LL terms :) :)

[astrosaurus]

if you are running on a dimmer turn it up a bit if not add more surfactant.

[Bohdan]

When the goo kits first came out they were made just for the larger lamps of the Grande which most of the time when a customer bought them became non-working over the months and a refill was needed. Over time the goo kits started to have there many quailty problems and still do. What size lamps have you made and perhaps you have used a little more wax which would have a slow flow. What size bulb are you using and how long is this lamp running with its slow flow. Goo kits start faster and over heat faster dependent on the bulb like in the Grande which used a 100w but ran fine with a 75w. Most of the time Goo kits do not go well with small globes they need that large space to flow well.

[ChuckM]

I don't have a ton of experience with the GooKit but I did notice that when I used about 8-10ml for a 32oz globe, the flow was very slow and really just individual blobs. I added up to about 14ml or so (I think) and it improved the flow quite a bit. I also am realizing that for a Carlisle/Wizard style base, I barely use a dimmer (don't think these get nearly as hot I am guessing). I stare at one of these quite a bit... I have a GooKit Carlisle on my desk at work and over a few weeks and have tweaked it with the dimmer and with some extra surf... but as anyone GooKitting will probably say... your mileage may vary!
Good Luck!

[Marc Thompson]

Yeah, try unplugging it and letting it cool all the way down for several hours until it is completely cooled. Then plug it back in an let sit for several hours. It may take several hours for the lava to completely melt. Once completely melted the flow of the lava should be much better.