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Old 01-17-2010, 02:27 PM   #42
druturn
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Default Re: Ronson JetLite Torch Lighter

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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat View Post
Well, in the interest of accuracy, please remember that oxygen is what causes butane and other things to burn. I think you mean to say "air" gets into the lighter. Since air is about 80/20 nitrogen/oxygen, it can dilute the fuel. If you were truly inserting only pure oxygen, you would be making a rocket.
I knew I would get a little flak for that . Don't know why I wanted to sound smart and said Oxygen when I meant air. Thanks for the correction!
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