Oh-MYo Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 For the firebugs that we are, every once in awhile something comes along that makes us go "That's cool!"Effusion lamps have been showing up on a number on recent google searches as I am looking for something different.. So I felt the urge to investigate.Although this board is more about candles, it is also about home scenting. As far as I have explored La Tee Da is currently the only company that distributes them in north american but I could be wrong.They burn scented alcohol. The idea of the effusion lamp is to burn it for 3 minutes and then snuff it out. After which the heated platinum infused stone naturally wicks the scented alcohol into your room, not only scenting it but purifying the air as well.Admittedly they are pretty pricey but the lamps themselves are GORgeous and the scents sound absolutely delicious! Just wanted to share.http://www.coronetgiftsolutions.com/la-tee-da_fragrance_lampes.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I found a nifty video that explains how these lamps work... http://www.puraira.com/uploads/howitwork2.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Gosh, now I want one even more!Just wondering, what sort of warped mind would think of a square funnel?....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 They are really pretty. Do you think you would have to replace the burner and snuffer quite often? Always kind of scares me off when they give you replacements parts for free. I can understand the snuffer...but the burner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I have a friend who has told me about these for years, but she never mentioned the catalytic aspect nor that they were alcohol-based fuels. I just thought it was a high-falutin' name for an oil lamp. Didn't realize how mistaken I was until OhMyo's post piqued my curiosity. Now, dang it, I have to add it to my endless list of stuff I'd like to try out...:undecided:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Found this page:http://www.coronetgiftsolutions.com/la-tee-da_replacement_pieces.aspIn short 3 to 5 months with frequent use for the wick, up to a year with occasional use.As for the snuffer, I am guessing that it just gets discolored from being put onto the hot wick assembly.Fuel too will not be so easy to find since fragranced alcohol is not really common---the kind in the liqour store not withstanding.And mee too Stella--I'm thinkin Christmas list:-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 These lamps are so gorgeous. I bought one just haven't used it much. Have so many scents going in my house I can't smell anything else. Bitter Creeks message board has a very long thread about making your own scents for them. Search for lampe berger . One of these days, if I ever move out of the basement, I may be able to use all the stuff I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmarcha Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Here is a site to find the effusion lamps:http://www.candlewarmer.com/Products.aspx?cat=3Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 The alcohol burner is totally different than the oil candles or oil lamps. They are just catalytic burners. You only let it flame for a couple of minutes then blow it out, the burner really works after the flame has extinguished. Yes care needs to be taken using it, but so does an oil candle or oil lamp. This company sells 12 different brands of them. http://www.courtneyscandles.com/frlawibu.htmlNice video clip http://www.courtneyscandles.com/frlain.htmlEver seen a pocket warmer that hunters and fishermen use? It burns the same way as those do. http://www.hakkin.co.jp/http://www.mathaba.net/shop/pocket-heater-history.htmhttp://www.cigarfamily.com/cf4/thread.cfm?Room=Humidor&threadId=22370&z=36http://www.recipezaar.com/180353http://fragrancelampekits.com/Howtomakefragrancelampfuel.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I found a nifty video that explains how these lamps work... http://www.puraira.com/uploads/howitwork2.wmvyea. right. removes odors and prevents bacteria from growing. un hunh.sounds like a nice home fragrancing idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-MYo Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 yea. right. removes odors and prevents bacteria from growing. un hunh.sounds like a nice home fragrancing idea though.Well if the Cigar Lounge loves them, I wouldnt be too quick to poohpooh the idea. Its about Ozone as I understand it.Also, thanks Smacky for all the links. Reading them gives me some other good reasons for always haveing a spare wick/burner, soaked and ready to go. Especially if your lamp has been sitting idle for a few weeks.(or not:o And just now found this store on Ebay. The lamps themselves full size are 13 bucks! as compared to the hundred or so that Lampe Berger starts at. Feedback is 100% too.http://stores.ebay.com/Puraira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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