LAVA 14.5" Scarlet Soundwave Novelty Table Lamp

I've purchased 3 of these lamps, brand new, in the past made over seas and all of them are cloudy. In my quest to find a classic red lava, clear liquid lamp, I am left empty handed. So when I found it here, I was very excited, especially with the vinyl textured base as I am a vinyl collector. Though I will fully admit that I was very appreshensive about the quality of this lamp based on my previous experiences. It is very rare, I would think, if I have purchased 3 very cloudy lamps, that one might receive a proper lamp without the cloudy liquid. I don't know what has changed in the last twenty-some odd years with the formula, but, once again, a cloudy lamp I did receive. Thankfully there are people out there that have found solutions to these issues...there are ways to fix these cloudy liquid lava lamps. So instead of many multiple returns/exchanges, as a DIYer I look forward to fixing the problem, but would rather not have had to go this route. Buyers beware! It is going to be hit or miss when you purchase one of these. You might get a good one....you probably won't. Maybe I'm wrong, but unless you like cloudy lava lamps, you're probably going to be disappointed.

I will admit on first use it took an extra hour to get moving, but once it got going it was great. Working even better on second run (see pics). The base is a solid black with vinyl/record like ridges as described. The lava is bright red (looks kind of pink in the pics, it is VERY red IRL), and slightly translucent which is kinda cool. Great buy and you cant get a better non-sale price for a lava lamp.

Bought this as a Christmas gift. Turned on once and then would not turn on again. Would leave zero stars if I could.

Liquid foggy. Can’t see bubbles

Ordered one for a birthday present. It got delivered. Would not work. Ordered a replacement for that one. It would turn on but nothing ever happened with it.