Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012)

ColdCuts · 09-17-2014, 12:21 PM

If you've already seen this video, I apologize. It was posted a little over a year ago in a thread called Anyone need Ronson Jetlites?. I was using a different brand of lighter back then and wasn't in the market for a Jet Lite, so I overlooked that thread. Well, I've got a Jet Lite now, and I couldn't be happier with this mod. And it's a snap to perform. If you're a new Jet Lite owner like myself, here you go...

Ronson Jet Lite Mod

Oh, one detail not mentioned in the video: When you remove the case, there is a tiny black rubber gasket--and I mean tiny--that sits between the metal case and the plastic fuel reservoir. One side of the gasket is flat, the other side has a peg so that it can be seated in the tiny hole in the center of the bottom of the fuel reservoir. Easy to lose if you don't know to look for it. That is all.

I hope this helps someone out.

357 · 09-17-2014, 12:59 PM

I do this to all my Ronson JetLites. Love those little things. Funny, at my local Wally World they are now $3.57

tsolomon · 09-17-2014, 01:57 PM

With my Jetlites, I just remove the brass clip that limits the flame adjustment. I was having a lot of lighting issues with these lighters after refilling them and this corrected that problem.

bobarian · 09-17-2014, 02:39 PM

Is there a mod that enlarges the fuel tank?

icehog3 · 09-17-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Is there a mod that enlarges the fuel tank?

Theer is one at Deals Xtreme, and you don't even need a Ronson!

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ColdCuts · 09-17-2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Theer is one at Deals Xtreme, and you don't even need a Ronson!

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ColdCuts · 09-18-2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Theer is one at Deals Xtreme, and you don't even need a Ronson!

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Tom, do you mean this site?

http://www.dx.com/c/hobbies-toys-899...ers-858?page=1

I could kill a whole afternoon browsing 1,233 butane lighters.

irratebass · 09-18-2014, 11:14 AM

These are all you need Dave, but buy plenty of them, I bought 3 and only 1 worked

http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...0#.VBsEv_ldW0g

ColdCuts · 09-18-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

These are all you need Dave, but buy plenty of them, I bought 3 and only 1 worked

http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...0#.VBsEv_ldW0g

Whoa! That looks like a beast! Too big for the pocket, yes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbriar

OK - I'm sold...where's the best source for finding these little gems? Local Wally mart doesn't carry them!

Got a Walgreens? They have 'em too. I actually paid $8 for mine on eBay because I've got neither a WallyWorld nor a Walgreens.

bonjing · 09-22-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

Whoa! That looks like a beast! Too big for the pocket, yes?:

Fits my pocket just fine, but then again I have some big azzed pants

Great for herfs so you're not always looking for a refill, especially if you like toasting your cigar. I gave up on the ronson after my first herf with it.

T.G · 09-22-2014, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

These are all you need Dave, but buy plenty of them, I bought 3 and only 1 worked

http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...0#.VBsEv_ldW0g

Well, shoot, that's a great way to convince someone to buy something. Why didn't anyone else ever think of that sales pitch?

Subvet642 · 09-22-2014, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

These are all you need Dave, but buy plenty of them, I bought 3 and only 1 worked

http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...0#.VBsEv_ldW0g

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Well, shoot, that's a great way to convince someone to buy something. Why didn't anyone else ever think of that sales pitch?

It makes more sense if spoken in a Russian accent.

T.G · 09-22-2014, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

It makes more sense if spoken in a Russian accent.

I know, it's really a promotion to sell more lighters.

"Cause we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. Get the picture? "

ColdCuts · 09-22-2014, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

I know, it's really a promotion to sell more lighters.

"Cause we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. Get the picture? "

"Because only one thing counts in this life. Get them to sign on the line which is dotted!"

I couldn't help myself.

irratebass · 09-24-2014, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Well, shoot, that's a great way to convince someone to buy something. Why didn't anyone else ever think of that sales pitch?

Well it is China......sooooo

And yes, it fits in the pocket with ease, the base is detatchable

T.G · 09-24-2014, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

Well it is China......sooooo

And yes, it fits in the pocket with ease, the base is detatchable

09-18-2014, 12:30 PM

OK - I'm sold...where's the best source for finding these little gems? Local Wally mart doesn't carry them!

357 · 09-18-2014, 01:23 PM

Wally world by me sells them for $3.57. I could fit a ton of them in a $5 flat rate box if someone wanted to pursue that.

09-21-2014, 10:11 PM

Finally found some at a Wally World

Dave128 · 09-24-2014, 12:04 PM

I buy my Jet Lites at Walgreens for $4.99 a pop.

09-17-2014, 12:21 PM	#1
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) If you've already seen this video, I apologize. It was posted a little over a year ago in a thread called Anyone need Ronson Jetlites?. I was using a different brand of lighter back then and wasn't in the market for a Jet Lite, so I overlooked that thread. Well, I've got a Jet Lite now, and I couldn't be happier with this mod. And it's a snap to perform. If you're a new Jet Lite owner like myself, here you go... Ronson Jet Lite Mod Oh, one detail not mentioned in the video: When you remove the case, there is a tiny black rubber gasket--and I mean tiny--that sits between the metal case and the plastic fuel reservoir. One side of the gasket is flat, the other side has a peg so that it can be seated in the tiny hole in the center of the bottom of the fuel reservoir. Easy to lose if you don't know to look for it. That is all. I hope this helps someone out. __________________

09-17-2014, 12:59 PM	#2
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) I do this to all my Ronson JetLites. Love those little things. Funny, at my local Wally World they are now $3.57 __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-17-2014, 01:57 PM	#3
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) With my Jetlites, I just remove the brass clip that limits the flame adjustment. I was having a lot of lighting issues with these lighters after refilling them and this corrected that problem.

09-17-2014, 02:39 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) Is there a mod that enlarges the fuel tank?

09-18-2014, 11:14 AM	#8
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) These are all you need Dave, but buy plenty of them, I bought 3 and only 1 worked http://www.dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butan...0#.VBsEv_ldW0g __________________

09-18-2014, 12:30 PM	#17
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) OK - I'm sold...where's the best source for finding these little gems? Local Wally mart doesn't carry them!

09-18-2014, 01:23 PM	#18
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) Wally world by me sells them for $3.57. I could fit a ton of them in a $5 flat rate box if someone wanted to pursue that. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-21-2014, 10:11 PM	#19
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) Finally found some at a Wally World

09-24-2014, 12:04 PM	#20
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Ronson Jet Lite Modification (2012) I buy my Jet Lites at Walgreens for $4.99 a pop. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!