Lighter Help

Moose6026 · 08-24-2011, 10:40 PM

Hello there,

As I am new to the world of cigars and the CA I am full of questions, and little knowledge. Well about cigars that is. Anyway, I was lookin for a recomendation as to a good lighter that won't break the bank, or just some suggestions as to what people are using, like don't like etc. Thanks for any info.

Mattso3000 · 08-24-2011, 10:41 PM

Ronson Jetlite, should be able to get it at Wally World for less than 5 bucks. Solid lighter.

Drez · 08-24-2011, 10:43 PM

For a cheap lighter try to get a hold of a ronson jet light. Check out walmart, cvs or walgreens.

Also check out cigar monster and you can snag a xikar for around 15-20 bucks.

T.G · 08-24-2011, 11:08 PM

As mentioned by the previous posters, the Ronson Jetlite isn't a bad lighter for $3-$4, although it doesn't hold a lot of fuel.

I would recommend the DealExtreme lighters:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...lear-tank-1455
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

With the BULKRATE code and a purchase of more than three units, you can get them for about $2.00 each.

Or get a Bic. Seriously.

PS: If you search around, you'll find that this has been covered a number of times before, and if you if you take a look at those threads, you'll find some good discussion on which lighters are the best bang for the buck, and out of that, you might find just what you are looking for.

bobarian · 08-24-2011, 11:19 PM

I've used them all. Currently have a few Ronson's and a couple of double and triple flames. Ronson's dont hold enough fuel, you'll be filling it weekly. By far the Deal Extreme units have been the best bang for the $2. I've used or given away well over 100 pieces. The nice thing is if they break, you just toss it and grab another.

Boz · 08-24-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Ronson Jetlite, should be able to get it at Wally World for less than 5 bucks. Solid lighter.

Man I wish I could find one. Ive been scanning my local Wally Worlds and cant find any.

Moose6026 · 08-24-2011, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I will begin looking for the Ronson on Friday, as I will be shoppin at Wally World, gotta eat.

08-25-2011, 12:31 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B40OXO

These haven't failed me yet!

icehog3 · 08-25-2011, 01:26 AM

I am a big fan of the Blazer PB207....I have one that hasn't let me down in 5 years.

irratebass · 08-25-2011, 04:26 AM

Great links Brian & Adam, will have to remember this thread and stock up. I didn't ask the initial question, but thanks.

CigarSquid · 08-25-2011, 08:20 AM

I have a a Ronson that was gifted. Better than the double flame i paid 25 for.

Only downfall I have had so far has been stated, Doesn't hold enough.

tedrodgerscpa · 08-25-2011, 08:39 AM

I've been very happy with my CI branded Lotus lighter, at $25.00

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...LTLCI-B&cat=13

J0eybb · 08-25-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan

Yeah but that lighter plays party rock is in the house tonight every time you light it, some folks wont like that.......just saying.

Everyday I'm shufflin'

IBQTEE1 · 08-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am a big fan of the Blazer PB207....I have one that hasn't let me down in 5 years.

x2. Love my lighter. Have had it for 3 years now.

DPD6030 · 08-25-2011, 11:40 AM

I got a Ronson for ya!

TwiceTheJava · 08-25-2011, 11:58 AM

Get a disposable bic. I've had nothing but grief from every last one of my expensive lighters.

mosesbotbol · 08-25-2011, 12:05 PM

Ronson is good for cheap lighters. Atol at the mid-high price point and Dunhill, Davidoff, ST Dupont on the high end.

Bic does the job too.

Moose6026 · 08-25-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPD6030

I got a Ronson for ya!

That Andrew that's a good friend right there.

maninblack · 08-25-2011, 08:03 PM

I love my Bugatti, It has a punch included on it.

shopkins82 · 03-27-2012, 08:54 AM

I picked up one of the Brown Leather Ave Maria branded LOTUS Laser torches (same as the black leather CI branded one mentioned above) on Cigar Bid to fill out an order. So far I'm not overly impressed. The max flame height is about that of an unregulated (i.e. brass restrictor shim removed) Ronson Jetlite, but it mis-fires about 25% of the time. With the flame adjusted all the way up, it often fires w/ butane from only about 3/4 of the circumference the nozzle. To get a consistent flame I have to back off to about 85% of max on the dial.

In terms of build quality, the leather inlay is nice but the metal portions are clear-coated (likely mild steel) and not bare brushed stainless as they appear in the picture. Also, the single-action cover has a bit of play and doesn't align 100% flush. I have a feeling LOTUS makes this model only for OEM branding and it wouldn't be up to snuff as part of their regular line. For the $10 I paid (often available on CB for only $7) it's not the worst money I've ever spent, but I wouldn't pay $13-$16 shipped, and surely not $25-$30 from CI, for this lighter on its own.

I'll probably carry this lighter for special occaisons until I get something better (have my eye on the Xicar Element), but I'll probably stick with modded Ronson Jetlites for every-day use.

08-24-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
Moose6026 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Dan Location: In a house Posts: 358 Trading: (1)	Lighter Help Hello there, As I am new to the world of cigars and the CA I am full of questions, and little knowledge. Well about cigars that is. Anyway, I was lookin for a recomendation as to a good lighter that won't break the bank, or just some suggestions as to what people are using, like don't like etc. Thanks for any info. __________________ Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne

08-24-2011, 10:41 PM	#2
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Lighter Help Ronson Jetlite, should be able to get it at Wally World for less than 5 bucks. Solid lighter. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

08-24-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Lighter Help For a cheap lighter try to get a hold of a ronson jet light. Check out walmart, cvs or walgreens. Also check out cigar monster and you can snag a xikar for around 15-20 bucks. __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

08-24-2011, 11:08 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Lighter Help As mentioned by the previous posters, the Ronson Jetlite isn't a bad lighter for $3-$4, although it doesn't hold a lot of fuel. I would recommend the DealExtreme lighters: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...lear-tank-1455 http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179 With the BULKRATE code and a purchase of more than three units, you can get them for about $2.00 each. Or get a Bic. Seriously. PS: If you search around, you'll find that this has been covered a number of times before, and if you if you take a look at those threads, you'll find some good discussion on which lighters are the best bang for the buck, and out of that, you might find just what you are looking for.

08-24-2011, 11:19 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Lighter Help I've used them all. Currently have a few Ronson's and a couple of double and triple flames. Ronson's dont hold enough fuel, you'll be filling it weekly. By far the Deal Extreme units have been the best bang for the $2. I've used or given away well over 100 pieces. The nice thing is if they break, you just toss it and grab another.

08-24-2011, 11:55 PM	#7
Moose6026 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Dan Location: In a house Posts: 358 Trading: (1)	Re: Lighter Help Thanks for the help guys. I will begin looking for the Ronson on Friday, as I will be shoppin at Wally World, gotta eat. __________________ Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne

08-25-2011, 12:31 AM	#8
Hippiebrian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lighter Help http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B40OXO These haven't failed me yet!

08-25-2011, 01:26 AM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: Lighter Help I am a big fan of the Blazer PB207....I have one that hasn't let me down in 5 years. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-25-2011, 04:26 AM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Lighter Help Great links Brian & Adam, will have to remember this thread and stock up. I didn't ask the initial question, but thanks. __________________

08-25-2011, 08:20 AM	#11
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Lighter Help I have a a Ronson that was gifted. Better than the double flame i paid 25 for. Only downfall I have had so far has been stated, Doesn't hold enough.

08-25-2011, 08:39 AM	#12
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Lighter Help I've been very happy with my CI branded Lotus lighter, at $25.00 http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...LTLCI-B&cat=13 __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

08-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#15
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Lighter Help I got a Ronson for ya!

08-25-2011, 11:58 AM	#16
TwiceTheJava Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Greg Location: Capital District, NY Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: Lighter Help Get a disposable bic. I've had nothing but grief from every last one of my expensive lighters. __________________ I have the most unrefined palatte possible; nearly all cigars taste identical to me. So don't put too much faith in my opinions of them. Peace.

08-25-2011, 12:05 PM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Lighter Help Ronson is good for cheap lighters. Atol at the mid-high price point and Dunhill, Davidoff, ST Dupont on the high end. Bic does the job too. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

08-25-2011, 08:03 PM	#19
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Lighter Help I love my Bugatti, It has a punch included on it. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-27-2012, 08:54 AM	#20
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Lighter Help I picked up one of the Brown Leather Ave Maria branded LOTUS Laser torches (same as the black leather CI branded one mentioned above) on Cigar Bid to fill out an order. So far I'm not overly impressed. The max flame height is about that of an unregulated (i.e. brass restrictor shim removed) Ronson Jetlite, but it mis-fires about 25% of the time. With the flame adjusted all the way up, it often fires w/ butane from only about 3/4 of the circumference the nozzle. To get a consistent flame I have to back off to about 85% of max on the dial. In terms of build quality, the leather inlay is nice but the metal portions are clear-coated (likely mild steel) and not bare brushed stainless as they appear in the picture. Also, the single-action cover has a bit of play and doesn't align 100% flush. I have a feeling LOTUS makes this model only for OEM branding and it wouldn't be up to snuff as part of their regular line. For the $10 I paid (often available on CB for only $7) it's not the worst money I've ever spent, but I wouldn't pay $13-$16 shipped, and surely not $25-$30 from CI, for this lighter on its own. I'll probably carry this lighter for special occaisons until I get something better (have my eye on the Xicar Element), but I'll probably stick with modded Ronson Jetlites for every-day use.