Ronson Jetlight

PCR · 09-18-2010, 10:41 PM

Bought four of these last month, all four have crapped out alreday.

kelmac07 · 09-18-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PCR

Bought four of these last month, all four have crapped out alreday.

WOW...have been using one for almost a year now. Only use around the house, but still...purge and refill and she works like a champ.

PCR · 09-18-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

WOW...have been using one for almost a year now. Only use around the house, but still...purge and refill and she works like a champ.

Funny, I did that too, refilled with Ronson fluid... still not woking. Time for a Blazer.

icehog3 · 09-18-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PCR

Funny, I did that too, refilled with Ronson fluid... still not woking. Time for a Blazer.

Ronson fuel blows....try Vector.

jaycarla · 09-19-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ronson fuel blows....try Vector.

I have about 15 Ronsons scattered all over the house, camper, and truck. Love them. Only use Vector in them. In 4 years have only had one go bad.

captain53 · 09-19-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

I have about 15 Ronsons scattered all over the house, camper, and truck. Love them. Only use Vector in them. In 4 years have only had one go bad.

Most reliable lighter I have ever used! Nothing but Vector in my house.

SmokeyJoe · 09-18-2010, 11:09 PM

I have had better results using higher quality butane... at least triple refined. I have one that is almost three years old that still works well.

Of course, they are inexpensive and it is possible to get a bad one every now and then. Sorry you have had trouble with three of them.

And by the way, even some of the expensive ones crap out too. Hope you are able to get a good one!

md4958 · 09-18-2010, 10:47 PM

kinda odd that four lighters would crap out... perhaps you just need to purge them?

mobarbq · 09-18-2010, 11:03 PM

I did learn something about butane operations from refilling mine. I am by no means a butane expert, but I have learned that if you are not getting some sidespray and/or having the main chamber unit get very cold, you are probably not getting any fuel down inside the unit. You just think you are filling it, but you aren't-it isn't working. I think their input valve is not the same as it used to be. I initially thought mine had crapped out too, but it almost seemed like the input valve was either defective or had something inside it plugging it up. (Maybe some wax or something they put on it at the time of manufacture to protect it during shipping?) After playing with it, you should be or begin hearing an audible hiss when it is filling up and then the "overspray" of the butane escaping from around the intake valve will start freezing your fingers, etc. That means the lighter is full, having reached maximum capacity. Immediately stop and wait a full 30 minutes before trying to ignite the lighter. If you try to immediately use it, it will not work (and you will accordingly think it has crapped out on you). That's the story on how my ordeal went; got mine about a month ago. Wasn't easy to find.
Mine's doing great now. **NOTE** it does suck the juice. Don't be surprised if you can only get about 4-5 cigars lit up out of each fill, and maybe less if you have to do a lot of relighting or burn corrections during the course of your firing-off.

PCR · 09-18-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mobarbq

I did learn something about butane operations from refilling mine. I am by no means a butane expert, but I have learned that if you are not getting some sidespray and/or having the main chamber unit get very cold, you are probably not getting any fuel down inside the unit. You just think you are filling it, but you aren't-it isn't working. I think their input valve is not the same as it used to be. I initially thought mine had crapped out too, but it almost seemed like the input valve was either defective or had something inside it plugging it up. (Maybe some wax or something they put on it at the time of manufacture to protect it during shipping?) After playing with it, you should be or begin hearing an audible hiss when it is filling up and then the "overspray" of the butane escaping from around the intake valve will start freezing your fingers, etc. That means the lighter is full, having reached maximum capacity. Immediately stop and wait a full 30 minutes before trying to ignite the lighter. If you try to immediately use it, it will not work (and you will accordingly think it has crapped out on you). That's the story on how my ordeal went; got mine about a month ago. Wasn't easy to find.
Mine's doing great now. **NOTE** it does suck the juice. Don't be surprised if you can only get about 4-5 cigars lit up out of each fill, and maybe less if you have to do a lot of relighting or burn corrections during the course of your firing-off.

Ah ha, maybe I am just going through a lot of butane and not filling correctly... time to experiment. We shall see here. Thanks everyone.
However this is a good excuse to buy another lighter.

bobarian · 09-18-2010, 11:37 PM

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179

Great lighters. About $2 each delivered, when you buy 3

PCR · 09-18-2010, 11:45 PM

Maybe I'll just use my work torch...

icehog3 · 09-19-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179

Great lighters. About $2 each delivered, when you buy 3

Absolutely....but use Vector is those, too.

Ratters · 09-20-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179

Great lighters. About $2 each delivered, when you buy 3

Best lighters ever, plus they hold a bunch of fuel. That said both Ronsons I've had work great and continue to work great. I fill them with Vector though. Actually just picked up a couple new ronsons cause they had them at Walmart. But the Guang Da is the shiznit.

South Shield · 09-22-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Best lighters ever, plus they hold a bunch of fuel. That said both Ronsons I've had work great and continue to work great. I fill them with Vector though. Actually just picked up a couple new ronsons cause they had them at Walmart. But the Guang Da is the shiznit.

YES! Just picked up 5 of those..

jkim05 · 09-23-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179

Great lighters. About $2 each delivered, when you buy 3

I've used those, but now I usually get these: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.d...320~r.83408549

The tank is larger, and they've been more reliable for me. Just bought some more the other day.

Kreth · 09-19-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mobarbq

Don't be surprised if you can only get about 4-5 cigars lit up out of each fill, and maybe less if you have to do a lot of relighting or burn corrections during the course of your firing-off.

I've seen a lot of similar comments about the Jet Lites. I don't get it. Mine are usually good for about 2-3 weeks, lighting 1-2 cigars per day.
BTW, another good refill tip: Throw the lighter in the freezer after purging for about 5 minutes.
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LostAbbott · 09-19-2010, 01:41 AM

Are you able to light more cigars with vector fluid over Ronson? Simply put why is it better fluid?

Chingas · 09-19-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Are you able to light more cigars with vector fluid over Ronson? Simply put why is it better fluid?

It's the actual process of refining the fluid. Consider Ronson dirty fuel as opposed to, say, Vector which would be a super clean fuel.

icehog3 · 09-19-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

It's the actual process of refining the fluid. Consider Ronson dirty fuel as opposed to, say, Vector which would be a super clean fuel.

Yup...Vector is quintuple refined, and doesn't clog lighters like cheap fluid does.

09-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Ronson Jetlight Bought four of these last month, all four have crapped out alreday. __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

09-18-2010, 11:09 PM	#7
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Ronson Jetlight I have had better results using higher quality butane... at least triple refined. I have one that is almost three years old that still works well. Of course, they are inexpensive and it is possible to get a bad one every now and then. Sorry you have had trouble with three of them. And by the way, even some of the expensive ones crap out too. Hope you are able to get a good one! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

09-18-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Ronson Jetlight kinda odd that four lighters would crap out... perhaps you just need to purge them? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

09-18-2010, 11:03 PM	#9
mobarbq Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Wes Location: Northwest AR Posts: 140 Trading: (0)	Re: Ronson Jetlight I did learn something about butane operations from refilling mine. I am by no means a butane expert, but I have learned that if you are not getting some sidespray and/or having the main chamber unit get very cold, you are probably not getting any fuel down inside the unit. You just think you are filling it, but you aren't-it isn't working. I think their input valve is not the same as it used to be. I initially thought mine had crapped out too, but it almost seemed like the input valve was either defective or had something inside it plugging it up. (Maybe some wax or something they put on it at the time of manufacture to protect it during shipping?) After playing with it, you should be or begin hearing an audible hiss when it is filling up and then the "overspray" of the butane escaping from around the intake valve will start freezing your fingers, etc. That means the lighter is full, having reached maximum capacity. Immediately stop and wait a full 30 minutes before trying to ignite the lighter. If you try to immediately use it, it will not work (and you will accordingly think it has crapped out on you). That's the story on how my ordeal went; got mine about a month ago. Wasn't easy to find. Mine's doing great now. NOTE it does suck the juice. Don't be surprised if you can only get about 4-5 cigars lit up out of each fill, and maybe less if you have to do a lot of relighting or burn corrections during the course of your firing-off. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." -Ulysses S. Grant

09-18-2010, 11:37 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Ronson Jetlight http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179 Great lighters. About $2 each delivered, when you buy 3

09-18-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Ronson Jetlight Maybe I'll just use my work torch... Attached Images __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

09-19-2010, 01:41 AM	#18
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Ronson Jetlight Are you able to light more cigars with vector fluid over Ronson? Simply put why is it better fluid? __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.