Butane Question

10-04-2009, 03:23 AM

So I have had my BluRhino torch lighter for about a month now, and between playing w the cool blue flame (ezily entertained :/) and lighting up my stogies, I ran out of fuel. The salesperson I bought the torch from gave me a tiny refill bottle when I bought the torch. Well my lighter ran out of fuel today and I decided to refill it. WHAT A MESS!!! I pretty much wasted the whole little bottle that looked like it would've lasted me 3 or 4 refills, just from trying to learn how to refill. Anyways, im down to barely nothing in the refill bottle, and I think I finally was able to get the darn lighter refilled (and my room now has a WONDERFUL odor thanks to the butane). So now I have to ask...

- How long did it take you guys to learn how to refill the lighter properly?
- Since I need to buy new butane for the next refill, which brand or type do you recommend? Any links? I know Ronson is a no-no and I should look for one that has been refined a few times. What else should I look for?
- Is there anywhere online I can pick it up for cheap that you would recommend? Or do i go to a hardware store, a walmart, or my local smoke shop to pick up the butane?

Thanks a lot for the advice guys, much appreciated.

kelmac07 · 10-04-2009, 03:59 AM

I had problems my first time as well. Here is a video that should help. Vector butane rocks!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ttjmi4PK0A

bvilchez · 10-04-2009, 04:08 AM

Yea that video pretty much sums it up

Mark C · 10-04-2009, 06:53 AM

I bought a can of butane at Lowe's, near the cordless soldering irons and torches. Don't know the brand, but I haven't had any problems with it in the cheapo lighters I use.

dunng · 10-04-2009, 07:05 AM

I prefer Vector... Great video too - all I have to add is, give the lighter a shake in between purging.

eber · 10-04-2009, 08:22 AM

I have been using Colibri butane since I started this hobby and I haven't had any problems.

BORIStheBLADE · 10-04-2009, 08:44 AM

I used to buy the cheap butane until I used some Vector. I only use Vector now..

My lighters flame was some what dull, but Vector almost doubled the flame size.

captain53 · 10-04-2009, 08:48 AM

I have tried many of the premiums and all worked fine but Local B&M told me Vector is as good or better refined as any and comes in larger containers at less $, that is all I have used for the past year and no problems.

And just like you it took me some time to figure out the process, even asked for help. Still waste some from time to time though.

GreekGodX · 10-04-2009, 10:12 AM

Vector is by far the best fuel.

CasaDooley · 10-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Vector and Lava are both great fuels to use and heres a tip; put your lighter in the freezer for a few minutes before fueling. Without getting technical, it helps draw the fuel into your lighter.

10-04-2009, 11:46 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going to follow the crowd and go with the vector butane. Where can I pick some of this up or order it?

captain53 · 10-04-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ic3man08

Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going to follow the crowd and go with the vector butane. Where can I pick some of this up or order it?

Most B&M's carry it I think, you want find it at the grocery store or Walmart or the likes but a good smoke shop should have it. I am sure some of the online stores have it but many don't sell fuel because of shipping restrictions.

10-04-2009, 11:58 AM

Vector & Colibri for me.

10-04-2009, 03:23 AM	#1
Ic3man08 Guest Posts: n/a	Butane Question So I have had my BluRhino torch lighter for about a month now, and between playing w the cool blue flame (ezily entertained :/) and lighting up my stogies, I ran out of fuel. The salesperson I bought the torch from gave me a tiny refill bottle when I bought the torch. Well my lighter ran out of fuel today and I decided to refill it. WHAT A MESS!!! I pretty much wasted the whole little bottle that looked like it would've lasted me 3 or 4 refills, just from trying to learn how to refill. Anyways, im down to barely nothing in the refill bottle, and I think I finally was able to get the darn lighter refilled (and my room now has a WONDERFUL odor thanks to the butane). So now I have to ask... - How long did it take you guys to learn how to refill the lighter properly? - Since I need to buy new butane for the next refill, which brand or type do you recommend? Any links? I know Ronson is a no-no and I should look for one that has been refined a few times. What else should I look for? - Is there anywhere online I can pick it up for cheap that you would recommend? Or do i go to a hardware store, a walmart, or my local smoke shop to pick up the butane? Thanks a lot for the advice guys, much appreciated.

10-04-2009, 03:59 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Butane Question I had problems my first time as well. Here is a video that should help. Vector butane rocks!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ttjmi4PK0A __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-04-2009, 04:08 AM	#3
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Butane Question Yea that video pretty much sums it up

10-04-2009, 06:53 AM	#4
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Butane Question I bought a can of butane at Lowe's, near the cordless soldering irons and torches. Don't know the brand, but I haven't had any problems with it in the cheapo lighters I use.

10-04-2009, 07:05 AM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Butane Question I prefer Vector... Great video too - all I have to add is, give the lighter a shake in between purging. __________________ MassHole Banter

10-04-2009, 08:22 AM	#6
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Butane Question I have been using Colibri butane since I started this hobby and I haven't had any problems.

10-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#7
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Butane Question I used to buy the cheap butane until I used some Vector. I only use Vector now.. My lighters flame was some what dull, but Vector almost doubled the flame size. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-04-2009, 08:48 AM	#8
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Butane Question I have tried many of the premiums and all worked fine but Local B&M told me Vector is as good or better refined as any and comes in larger containers at less $, that is all I have used for the past year and no problems. And just like you it took me some time to figure out the process, even asked for help. Still waste some from time to time though.

10-04-2009, 10:12 AM	#9
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Butane Question Vector is by far the best fuel. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

10-04-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Butane Question Vector and Lava are both great fuels to use and heres a tip; put your lighter in the freezer for a few minutes before fueling. Without getting technical, it helps draw the fuel into your lighter. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

10-04-2009, 11:46 AM	#11
Ic3man08 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane Question Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going to follow the crowd and go with the vector butane. Where can I pick some of this up or order it?

10-04-2009, 11:58 AM	#13
Paint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane Question Vector & Colibri for me.