My lighter issues

irratebass · 09-15-2011, 10:06 PM

Ok WTF? None of my lighters will keep fuel for more than a day, and this is after bleeding them out and refilling them....what the heck am I doing wrong?

I got nice 3 flame lighter with a punch in the bottom that I absolutely love (because of the punch I won't lie)only cost $11 & two Ronson's from Mac and Eric that I really like too, but if I can't keep fuel in them what's the point?

I use Ronson fuel too, I know it's not the best, but it should be ok right?

I need help here people It's really starting to irritate me and I am not enjoying my smokes because I am in fear of losing all my fuel and have to refill.

Drez · 09-15-2011, 10:11 PM

i have a few ronsons and believe it or not they would give me issues when using the ronson fuel. i bought a bottle of xikar fuel at the b&m and refilled them and have had zero issues. this also hold true to my other lighters....

chippewastud79 · 09-15-2011, 10:18 PM

Get yourself a Colibri

Col. Kurtz · 09-15-2011, 10:17 PM

This helped me out quite a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780Jf...layer_embedded

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

This helped me out quite a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780Jf...layer_embedded

Thanks everyone,

Col. This is exactly what I have been doing....so looks like I need to get some REAL fuel.

longknocker · 09-16-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Thanks everyone,

Col. This is exactly what I have been doing....so looks like I need to get some REAL fuel.

Here You Go, Brother!

Use The Latest Free Shipping Link Noted On The Forum.

Should Clear Up Your Problems!

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...=vector%20fuel

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Here You Go, Brother!

Use The Latest Free Shipping Link Noted On The Forum.

Should Clear Up Your Problems!

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...=vector%20fuel

Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

lawrand · 09-16-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

If it is a noob issue, then I am guilty too. I have been having the same exact issue as you. Thanks for posting this. The answers are a big help.

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

Did you just use the word "recockulous"?

WittyUserName · 09-16-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

BAHAHAHAHAHA I love that you used that word. I use it daily in conversation and people don't even notice it. I have a few other I will have to throw in here.

Bill86 · 09-15-2011, 10:20 PM

Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.

Ogre · 09-15-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.

The fuel does make a difference!!!!

BlindedByScience · 09-17-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.

The fuel makes a huge difference. I have two Blazer torches (one was "confiscated" by the wife), two other cheapo butane torch lighters, and some butane candles that are really nice. The brands listed are great, agreed. I use King butane and can recommend it highly. Big thing here is that King is very reasonably priced. I bought a 12 case of their big cans for $34.95 (shipping extra) and use it in all my butane torches and candles. Never a problem, works great.

Purge your lighter before filling, use good fuel, NOT Ronson...!! 99% of all problems go away if you follow those steps.

Good luck - N.F.H.

kelmac07 · 09-16-2011, 08:13 AM

Fuel is the key...STOP using that Ronson fuel. Get you a couple cans of Vector (CI has them two cans for $ 12.95).

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 09:00 AM

Yes, gotta get good fuel! I had all these same issues!

CigarSquid · 09-16-2011, 09:04 AM

I got the vector fuel.. Way better. I have a vector 2 flame lighter bought from my B&M, Crap.. always sending it in for repairs.

I was gifted a Ronson.. Filled it with Vector fuel.. Wonders!!!!

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 12:02 PM

Yep I always say reCOCKulous

CigarSquid · 09-16-2011, 12:03 PM

I used it that way too.

irratebass · 09-17-2011, 09:52 AM

Off to the B&M to get me some fuel.

Whee · 09-17-2011, 10:25 AM

3 flame lighters use a lot of fuel. If you smoke alot, I could see refilling daily. After our herf at WyGuy's, my dual flame was almost empty.

09-15-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	My lighter issues Ok WTF? None of my lighters will keep fuel for more than a day, and this is after bleeding them out and refilling them....what the heck am I doing wrong? I got nice 3 flame lighter with a punch in the bottom that I absolutely love (because of the punch I won't lie)only cost $11 & two Ronson's from Mac and Eric that I really like too, but if I can't keep fuel in them what's the point? I use Ronson fuel too, I know it's not the best, but it should be ok right? I need help here people It's really starting to irritate me and I am not enjoying my smokes because I am in fear of losing all my fuel and have to refill. __________________

09-15-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: My lighter issues i have a few ronsons and believe it or not they would give me issues when using the ronson fuel. i bought a bottle of xikar fuel at the b&m and refilled them and have had zero issues. this also hold true to my other lighters.... __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

09-15-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: My lighter issues Get yourself a Colibri __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

09-15-2011, 10:17 PM	#4
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: My lighter issues This helped me out quite a bit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780Jf...layer_embedded __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

09-15-2011, 10:20 PM	#11
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: My lighter issues Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

09-16-2011, 08:13 AM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My lighter issues Fuel is the key...STOP using that Ronson fuel. Get you a couple cans of Vector (CI has them two cans for $ 12.95). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-16-2011, 09:00 AM	#15
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: My lighter issues Yes, gotta get good fuel! I had all these same issues! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-16-2011, 09:04 AM	#16
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: My lighter issues I got the vector fuel.. Way better. I have a vector 2 flame lighter bought from my B&M, Crap.. always sending it in for repairs. I was gifted a Ronson.. Filled it with Vector fuel.. Wonders!!!!

09-16-2011, 12:02 PM	#17
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: My lighter issues Yep I always say reCOCKulous __________________

09-16-2011, 12:03 PM	#18
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: My lighter issues I used it that way too.

09-17-2011, 09:52 AM	#19
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: My lighter issues Off to the B&M to get me some fuel. __________________

09-17-2011, 10:25 AM	#20
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: My lighter issues 3 flame lighters use a lot of fuel. If you smoke alot, I could see refilling daily. After our herf at WyGuy's, my dual flame was almost empty. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary