Reliable Torch Lighter?

10-31-2011, 03:38 PM

Can anyone point me to a torch lighter that can handle daily use for more than, say, a month, without breaking down?

I have tried a bunch of different ones. The best I have run across so far is the coleman tank (camping) lighter. But even it doesn't perform well after 3 or 4 weeks.

Sorry if this has been asked a lot. I searched on "best torch lighter" and came up.. empty. No pun intended :-)

David

MurphysLaw · 10-31-2011, 03:44 PM

Try Xikar, never had an issue with any of mine, and the lifetime warranty is there in case there is a problem

Blak Smyth · 10-31-2011, 03:46 PM

What fuel are you using?
When I used cheap fuel I ran into issues often, after switching to good fuel I seldom ever have an issue with any of my lighters!

T.G · 10-31-2011, 03:46 PM

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...lear-tank-1455
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179

Or the Blazer PB207

chippewastud79 · 10-31-2011, 03:49 PM

Colibri and Xikar lighters have never been bad by me. Got them all for less than $15 on cigarbid.com some time ago and all have worked everytime. I don't purge, empty or clean them ever, but they all seem to work when filled with Vector Quintuple Filtered Fuel.

deadrise · 10-31-2011, 04:01 PM

fuel makes the difference when I used ronson fuel it would act clogged up all the time

pektel · 10-31-2011, 04:12 PM

I like my Ronson jetlite. No issues, and $4 at walmart.

kelmac07 · 10-31-2011, 04:29 PM

Kind of partial to my Blazer Little Buddy and the new Xikar Tech Lighter.

Devanmc · 10-31-2011, 04:30 PM

it might not fit under "reliable" but the Roson's if you can find them are at a throw away price at wal-mart

IndyRob · 10-31-2011, 05:00 PM

What fuel do you all use with your PB207? I used whatever I got from walmart, and I a hard time getting it lit these days.

kelmac07 · 10-31-2011, 05:02 PM

Always use Vector.

10-31-2011, 05:39 PM

Another vote to get yourself a Ronson Jetlite filled with Vector Quintuplus.

longknocker · 10-31-2011, 05:41 PM

Vector 5X For All My Lighters.

pektel · 10-31-2011, 09:58 PM

Posted via Mobile Device

deadrise · 10-31-2011, 10:03 PM

yea vector 5x here too but some lighters still need to be open full blast every now and then and cleaned out

MrClean · 11-01-2011, 12:32 AM

My Xikar and Ronson Jet have both been good so far, as long as good fuel is used, I think they will never let me down.

11-01-2011, 07:04 AM

Had a bad experience with a Xikar so they are a no go for me. Previously used Lotus lighters and now on a very good Visol. Use Vector fuel as well with no issues at all.

chaase321 · 11-01-2011, 07:17 AM

I use a Xikar Executive...it was around $30 when i got it, but I am sure you can get it a little cheaper...Also use Xikar butane. The lighter is great and the only issue I have with it is that it seems to go through butane quickly.

CigarNut · 11-01-2011, 09:15 AM

I have found that the Blazer is the most reliable lighter I have owned, but as others have said the fuel makes the most difference inhow well your lighter will hold up under use.

irratebass · 11-01-2011, 10:02 AM

I can't find a dual flame (which do you guys prefer dual or single flame?) Xikar for under $50!!!

10-31-2011, 03:38 PM	#1
jakesmokes Guest Posts: n/a	Reliable Torch Lighter? Can anyone point me to a torch lighter that can handle daily use for more than, say, a month, without breaking down? I have tried a bunch of different ones. The best I have run across so far is the coleman tank (camping) lighter. But even it doesn't perform well after 3 or 4 weeks. Sorry if this has been asked a lot. I searched on "best torch lighter" and came up.. empty. No pun intended :-) David

10-31-2011, 03:44 PM	#2
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Try Xikar, never had an issue with any of mine, and the lifetime warranty is there in case there is a problem __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-31-2011, 03:46 PM	#3
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? What fuel are you using? When I used cheap fuel I ran into issues often, after switching to good fuel I seldom ever have an issue with any of my lighters! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-31-2011, 03:46 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,582 Trading: (37)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-130...lear-tank-1455 http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact...t-lighter-4179 Or the Blazer PB207

10-31-2011, 03:49 PM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Colibri and Xikar lighters have never been bad by me. Got them all for less than $15 on cigarbid.com some time ago and all have worked everytime. I don't purge, empty or clean them ever, but they all seem to work when filled with Vector Quintuple Filtered Fuel. __________________ 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.

10-31-2011, 04:01 PM	#6
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? fuel makes the difference when I used ronson fuel it would act clogged up all the time __________________

10-31-2011, 04:12 PM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? I like my Ronson jetlite. No issues, and $4 at walmart. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-31-2011, 04:29 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Kind of partial to my Blazer Little Buddy and the new Xikar Tech Lighter. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2011, 04:30 PM	#9
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? it might not fit under "reliable" but the Roson's if you can find them are at a throw away price at wal-mart __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

10-31-2011, 05:00 PM	#10
IndyRob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 136 Trading: (4)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? What fuel do you all use with your PB207? I used whatever I got from walmart, and I a hard time getting it lit these days.

10-31-2011, 05:02 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Always use Vector. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2011, 05:39 PM	#12
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Another vote to get yourself a Ronson Jetlite filled with Vector Quintuplus.

10-31-2011, 05:41 PM	#13
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,261 Trading: (82)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Vector 5X For All My Lighters.

10-31-2011, 09:58 PM	#14
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Posted via Mobile Device

10-31-2011, 10:03 PM	#15
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? yea vector 5x here too but some lighters still need to be open full blast every now and then and cleaned out __________________

11-01-2011, 12:32 AM	#16
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? My Xikar and Ronson Jet have both been good so far, as long as good fuel is used, I think they will never let me down. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-01-2011, 07:04 AM	#17
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? Had a bad experience with a Xikar so they are a no go for me. Previously used Lotus lighters and now on a very good Visol. Use Vector fuel as well with no issues at all.

11-01-2011, 07:17 AM	#18
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? I use a Xikar Executive...it was around $30 when i got it, but I am sure you can get it a little cheaper...Also use Xikar butane. The lighter is great and the only issue I have with it is that it seems to go through butane quickly. __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

11-01-2011, 09:15 AM	#19
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? I have found that the Blazer is the most reliable lighter I have owned, but as others have said the fuel makes the most difference inhow well your lighter will hold up under use. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-01-2011, 10:02 AM	#20
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Reliable Torch Lighter? I can't find a dual flame (which do you guys prefer dual or single flame?) Xikar for under $50!!! __________________

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