Ronson Butane Fuel Problems, yes or no?

11-07-2009, 08:57 PM

Had some problems with it in the first Ronson lighter I had. I have 4 Ronson's now, better thinking on trying Vector or Colibri fuel. Been using some stuff in a yellow can I got from JR. Called First Light, triple refined. Only issues I have is alot of times the lighter won't light on the first click or two. Then the torch flame only last for a few seconds....other times it will last 20-30 seconds. Not sure if it's the fuel or the lighter. Also, the capacity in the Ronsons don't seem to get me through more than 4-5 cigars. Been thinking on one of those larger table torch lighters for home use. Any of you guys have those?

Kreth · 11-07-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Namerifrats

Also, the capacity in the Ronsons don't seem to get me through more than 4-5 cigars.

Weird. I get about 2-3 weeks per refill with my JetLite. That's maybe 5 or 6 cigars a week, and I also smoke cigarettes.
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joeobx · 11-07-2009, 11:42 PM

Ive used ronson for the last 10 yrs...when Ive had one that could be filled and never had a problem. Been using it steady since july in a cheap $4 lighter(best lighter I had in a long time) I got in Nags Head with no problems. As far as how long a refill lasts a friend turned me on to putting your lighter in the freezer for about 10 min before you fill it. Somtimes it might not want to shut off the first couple of times but just close the top and your fine.Purging every couple of times helps to.

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11-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ronson Butane Fuel Problems, yes or no? Had some problems with it in the first Ronson lighter I had. I have 4 Ronson's now, better thinking on trying Vector or Colibri fuel. Been using some stuff in a yellow can I got from JR. Called First Light, triple refined. Only issues I have is alot of times the lighter won't light on the first click or two. Then the torch flame only last for a few seconds....other times it will last 20-30 seconds. Not sure if it's the fuel or the lighter. Also, the capacity in the Ronsons don't seem to get me through more than 4-5 cigars. Been thinking on one of those larger table torch lighters for home use. Any of you guys have those?

11-07-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Ronson Butane Fuel Problems, yes or no? Ive used ronson for the last 10 yrs...when Ive had one that could be filled and never had a problem. Been using it steady since july in a cheap $4 lighter(best lighter I had in a long time) I got in Nags Head with no problems. As far as how long a refill lasts a friend turned me on to putting your lighter in the freezer for about 10 min before you fill it. Somtimes it might not want to shut off the first couple of times but just close the top and your fine.Purging every couple of times helps to. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up