Does butane keep?

Big Maduro · 03-14-2012, 10:47 PM

I'm looking at getting something like a five pack of butane. Will it bleed off or anything? Is there a shelf life?

Emjaysmash · 03-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Keep it out of extreme hot or cold and out of direct sunlight and you should be alright. I've have the same couple cans for years.

awsmith4 · 03-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Damn a question I have never heard, nor do I have an answer. Now I'm curious

Big Maduro · 03-14-2012, 10:55 PM

I was afraid it was a stupid question. I know propane will keep for years, I don't know much about butane.

Chainsaw13 · 03-14-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Keep it out of extreme hot or cold and out of direct sunlight and you should be alright. I've have the same couple cans for years.

+1

I'm still using a can of Lava fuel that I've had at least 6+ years. Never had a lick of problems in any of my lighters over that time.

Big Maduro · 03-14-2012, 11:05 PM

Dang, that's a long time...

CigarNut · 03-14-2012, 11:10 PM

The Lava fuel is great stuff!

SvilleKid · 03-15-2012, 12:02 AM

No reason why it shouldn't. That said, it is always possible for the valve to hang up, and stay open after you use it. I've never had a butane can do that to me, but I've had 1 lb propane bottles stick open several times.

kelmac07 · 03-15-2012, 04:56 AM

I've been using a can of Blazer for about two years and another can of Lava for about 18months...as stated above, keep out of direct sunlight.

dave · 03-15-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

I'm looking at getting something like a five pack of butane.

Going to heat your house with it? Sorry. I'm guessing that you'll be able to answer your question better than anyone........in 15 years.....lol

I think that I'm on my third can. Possibly fourth.

I started smoking cigars in 2005 and average probably about 10+ per week.

dwoodward · 03-15-2012, 07:07 AM

I would imagine that the can could lose its seal eventually. Hell, I just went camping with the buddies last summer and we used a butane lamp with a can that must have been 10 years old. It was starting to rust a little bit so I would think that would be the biggest downfall, but if you're not storing it outside, dust would be the biggest factor probably.

Chainsaw13 · 03-15-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

Dang, that's a long time...

Well, it is my 2nd can of it. Went through the first, probably half way through the second. Surprising how little it takes to fill up all my lighters and I burn a lot of cigars weekly.

03-15-2012, 12:45 PM

I've purchased a 5 pack of the Vector Quintuplus and used them slowly over the years. No problems yet.

Big Maduro · 03-15-2012, 05:03 PM

The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol

dwoodward · 03-15-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol

I just got a Black Ops double flame from CI with a purchase a month ago. I love it. It's got a pretty huge visible tank... I've been playing with it non stop and have lit a couple cigars and it's still over 3/4 full.

03-14-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Does butane keep? I'm looking at getting something like a five pack of butane. Will it bleed off or anything? Is there a shelf life?

03-14-2012, 10:52 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Does butane keep? Keep it out of extreme hot or cold and out of direct sunlight and you should be alright. I've have the same couple cans for years. __________________

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awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Does butane keep? Damn a question I have never heard, nor do I have an answer. Now I'm curious __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

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Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Does butane keep? I was afraid it was a stupid question. I know propane will keep for years, I don't know much about butane.

03-14-2012, 11:05 PM	#6
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Does butane keep? Dang, that's a long time...

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Does butane keep? The Lava fuel is great stuff! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Does butane keep? No reason why it shouldn't. That said, it is always possible for the valve to hang up, and stay open after you use it. I've never had a butane can do that to me, but I've had 1 lb propane bottles stick open several times. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Does butane keep? I've been using a can of Blazer for about two years and another can of Lava for about 18months...as stated above, keep out of direct sunlight. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-15-2012, 07:07 AM	#11
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Does butane keep? I would imagine that the can could lose its seal eventually. Hell, I just went camping with the buddies last summer and we used a butane lamp with a can that must have been 10 years old. It was starting to rust a little bit so I would think that would be the biggest downfall, but if you're not storing it outside, dust would be the biggest factor probably.

03-15-2012, 12:45 PM	#13
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does butane keep? I've purchased a 5 pack of the Vector Quintuplus and used them slowly over the years. No problems yet.

03-15-2012, 05:03 PM	#14
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Does butane keep? The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol

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