LAVA lists one bulb for each of its lamps, such as a 25 watt bulb for the 14.5" Classic and a 40 watt A15 for its 17" Designer. Pick your lamp’s size below.
Which LAVA lamp is it?
LAVA names each of its lamps by height and model, such as the 14.5" Classic.
What fits
A 15 watt incandescent bulb
LAVA’s chart calls it a sewing machine bulb.
On the package: 15 W incandescent
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A 25 watt incandescent bulb
LAVA’s chart calls it a refrigerator bulb.
On the package: 25 W incandescent
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A 40 watt A15 appliance bulb
LAVA uses the same bulb in its 17" Designer and 16.3" Premier.
On the package: 40 W A15
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A 40 watt R50 reflector bulb
A floodlight-type bulb, in LAVA’s chart for the 18.5" Double Play.
On the package: 40 W R50 reflector
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A 60 watt R20 reflector bulb
LAVA’s bulb for the 18.5" Royale.
On the package: 60 W R20 reflector
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A 100 watt R20F reflector bulb
For the 27" Lava Grande, the largest in LAVA’s chart, 250 oz.
On the package: 100 W R20F reflector
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The bulb on your lamp’s label
LAVA’s chart covers only its own lamps.
On the package: The watts and bulb type the lamp lists
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Turn the lamp off and let the globe and base cool before you change the bulb.
Why the bulb matters
The bulb in the base is what melts the wax. LAVA says its lamps don’t need special bulbs, but each one needs the bulb made for its design, so keep to the watts LAVA lists for your lamp.
LAVA’s chart gives each bulb’s watts and type, such as A15 or R20, but not its base. Take the old bulb with you to match the base.
If the wax won’t flow
The first time a new lamp runs, LAVA says the wax takes about two to six hours to start flowing. If it still won’t flow, turn the lamp off, let it cool, and check that the metal coil sits at the bottom of the globe. Twirling the globe gently in the base drops the coil into place.
LAVA warns that the glass globe and base get hot. Don’t handle or move the lamp while it’s on or still warm.
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