The most reliable lighter

Originally Posted by croatan

The most reliable lighters I've ever used are the PB-207s. I'm on my second one now. Lost my first a few years ago. They always work and they'll light a few boxes of cigars before they need to be refilled.

I also have a few dozen other lights lying around, some more expensive, some less expensive. The ones from dealextreme are great for leaving places you're likely to smoke. I keep them in my office, briefcase, golf bag, car, etc. The expensive ones are nice if you don't want to carry a welding torch in your suit pocket.

I have one of the Ronsons, too, but don't use it often because I never know how much fuel is in it. I like lighters with clear bodies so that I can see EXACTLY how much fuel is left.

Great point! It's the only thing I don't like.

[gnukfu]

The PB-207 is my everyday lighter and it works perfectly and lights a lot of cigars between fuel tank refills. The Ronson Jetlite is my other go to lighter - it's in my locker at the B&M - works like a charm.

[Savvy]

Get the PB-207 Blazer. Great lighter, very reliable, massive tank for butane. It's well under your budget too. With the money you save you can pick up a few Ronson's if you want to.

I also suggest the clear Blazer. Always know your butane level that way.

[TXRebel]

Originally Posted by Savvy

Get the PB-207 Blazer. Great lighter, very reliable, massive tank for butane. It's well under your budget too. With the money you save you can pick up a few Ronson's if you want to.

+1

[WildBlueSooner]

Whoever gifted me my Ronson..and I have my suspicions, should know that I love it and have put all others away for storage

UPDATE!!!! :

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin.

Oh well for three or four bucks it's back to Walgreen's!

[lightning9191]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

UPDATE!!!! :

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin.

I'm sorry for you loss. You should smoke a cigar and lay your Ronson to rest.

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

UPDATE!!!! :

One of my Ronson passed away yesterday. It will not spark, no click no nothin.

Oh well for three or four bucks it's back to Walgreen's!

That's what happened to mine last month. Not a big deal since it was soo cheap. I think that's why people love them. they are cheap and reliable. THough they do fail eventually(as do most if not all lighters), they are soo cheap, it's hard to get upset about it.

[Tripp]

Though most Ronsons do eventually fail, Jquirit has been using the same Jetlite for about 2 years...

Ronson gets my vote as well. When I first learned of them I use to be one of those guys who would pay $100 plus for a "good" lighter and probably went thru at least $1000 plus. When I got my first Ronson 6 months ago I thought that this thing looks good, lights great, takes a recharge wonderfully with 3x fuel and lights first time every time. Next time I went back to the store I bought a dozen of them and am still using the first one I bought but if I lose it or it stops working,,,BFD. As far as I am concerned I have enough lighters to last me the rest of my life and for $36,,,where do you find a better deal?

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Cigary

Ronson gets my vote as well. When I first learned of them I use to be one of those guys who would pay $100 plus for a "good" lighter and probably went thru at least $1000 plus. When I got my first Ronson 6 months ago I thought that this thing looks good, lights great, takes a recharge wonderfully with 3x fuel and lights first time every time. Next time I went back to the store I bought a dozen of them and am still using the first one I bought but if I lose it or it stops working,,,BFD. As far as I am concerned I have enough lighters to last me the rest of my life and for $36,,,where do you find a better deal?

[Homebrewer]

I bought one of these on ebay for $12 and it's been rocking for a while now.

Originally Posted by Homebrewer

I bought one of these on ebay for $12 and it's been rocking for a while now.

I have one of these, works great and holds a lot of fuel.

I just bought one of these. Thanks. This has been helpful.

[CigarGuy88]

Definitely the Blazer PB-207!! Love the thing!

[boom]

This guy..... works every time.....

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by yes please

What is the most reliable lighter on the market for under 50.00?

Hands down it's the lowly -







Ron

[raisin]

I would argue that the ultimate synergy of form v function resides in the Dupont xtend.

[s15driftking]

I have had a ronson for abotu 7 months now... the only time its ever "not lit" was when it was very low on fuel. For 3 bucks you cant buy a better lighter.

Here's an interesting question, whos got the oldest working ronson?

[shadow king]

My old crappy bic finally died on me, I had read this thread before so I headed out to Walmart in search of the ronson. Man I can't believe I did not goto this lighter earlier in my smoking career! This is the best lighter I've ever had and the price made me giggle like a little girl. I bought a Jetlite and a bottle of butane for Five Bucks!

If anyone is looking for a cheap lighter thats high quality (no pun intended), get the Ronson Jetlite!!