Torch Duration

12-13-2010, 11:24 AM

This is probably really stupid, but humor me. The instructions on many torch lighters advise not keeping it lit for over fifteen seconds. How is a person supposed to slowly toast the foot to a nice even coal in 15 seconds? I often find that the torch lighter becomes uncomfortably hot after about 25-30 seconds and my cigar still isn't ready. I like the torch, but should I stick to soft flames?

Mugen910 · 12-13-2010, 11:38 AM

toast for 14 secs....stop...toast again for 14 sec...stop.. smoke. If you can't get your cigar ready in 28 sec of lighting then I cannot help you.

CigarNut · 12-13-2010, 11:40 AM

I think a lot depends upon what kind of torch you are using. Some have plastic parts that could get overheated and melt. Others have metal parts that could get overheated and burn your fingers.

All of the torches I am using at the moment are metal and I don't worry about duration and have not had a problem with burning my fingers (yet)...

Lucky_Hippo · 12-13-2010, 12:05 PM

A single flame torch on a larger ring cigar will take a little time to get lit. You may want to give a double or triple torch a try if you havn't already. You'll be filling them up more often, but they'll get you a toasted foot a lot quicker.

It's a trade off thing I guess.

Good Luck!

aich75013 · 12-13-2010, 12:23 PM

Real men don't read instructions.

T.G · 12-13-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan King

This is probably really stupid, but humor me. The instructions on many torch lighters advise not keeping it lit for over fifteen seconds.

Dr. Egon Spengler: There's something very important I forgot to tell you.
Dr. Peter Venkman: What?
Dr. Egon Spengler: Don't cross the streams.
Dr. Peter Venkman: Why?
Dr. Egon Spengler: It would be bad.
Dr. Peter Venkman: I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. What do you mean, "bad"?
Dr. Egon Spengler: Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
Dr Ray Stantz: Total protonic reversal.
Dr. Peter Venkman: Right. That's bad. Okay. All right. Important safety tip. Thanks, Egon.

Devanmc · 12-13-2010, 12:30 PM

shilala · 12-13-2010, 12:32 PM

Little lighters for little rings.
I have a five flame torch in my shop. No messing around with that one, I can tell ya.
I'm pretty sure it doesn't have instructions, either.

CasaDooley · 12-13-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aich75013

Real men don't read instructions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Dr. Egon Spengler: There's something very important I forgot to tell you.
Dr. Peter Venkman: What?
Dr. Egon Spengler: Don't cross the streams.
Dr. Peter Venkman: Why?
Dr. Egon Spengler: It would be bad.
Dr. Peter Venkman: I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. What do you mean, "bad"?
Dr. Egon Spengler: Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
Dr Ray Stantz: Total protonic reversal.
Dr. Peter Venkman: Right. That's bad. Okay. All right. Important safety tip. Thanks, Egon.

WINNERS!

justonemorestick · 12-14-2010, 10:49 AM

what you can do is get a propane or butane torch from home depot the kind you do copper pipes with and use that I know you can leave them on longer than 15 secs.

12-13-2010, 11:24 AM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Torch Duration This is probably really stupid, but humor me. The instructions on many torch lighters advise not keeping it lit for over fifteen seconds. How is a person supposed to *slowly* toast the foot to a nice even coal in 15 seconds? I often find that the torch lighter becomes uncomfortably hot after about 25-30 seconds and my cigar still isn't ready. I like the torch, but should I stick to soft flames?

12-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Torch Duration toast for 14 secs....stop...toast again for 14 sec...stop.. smoke. If you can't get your cigar ready in 28 sec of lighting then I cannot help you. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

12-13-2010, 11:40 AM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Torch Duration I think a lot depends upon what kind of torch you are using. Some have plastic parts that could get overheated and melt. Others have metal parts that could get overheated and burn your fingers. All of the torches I am using at the moment are metal and I don't worry about duration and have not had a problem with burning my fingers (yet)... __________________ 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.

12-13-2010, 12:05 PM	#4
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Torch Duration A single flame torch on a larger ring cigar will take a little time to get lit. You may want to give a double or triple torch a try if you havn't already. You'll be filling them up more often, but they'll get you a toasted foot a lot quicker. It's a trade off thing I guess. Good Luck! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

12-13-2010, 12:23 PM	#5
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Torch Duration Real men don't read instructions.

12-13-2010, 12:30 PM	#7
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Torch Duration __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

12-13-2010, 12:32 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Torch Duration Little lighters for little rings. I have a five flame torch in my shop. No messing around with that one, I can tell ya. I'm pretty sure it doesn't have instructions, either. __________________

12-14-2010, 10:49 AM	#10
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Torch Duration what you can do is get a propane or butane torch from home depot the kind you do copper pipes with and use that I know you can leave them on longer than 15 secs. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.