Ronson Jetlite - Page 3

PCR · 09-02-2010, 08:45 PM

Just received four from an e-Bay purchase (none available locally

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Nice lighters for the price.

Silound · 09-02-2010, 09:04 PM

While I love my Ronson, allow me to toss in a tidbit after the many lighters I've had.

You get what you pay for. The Ronson will last for a while, then one of the many problems that plague them (hinge wears out, clicker dies, valve doesn't control fuel flow anymore, or they get too gummed up) will rear it's ugly head. Most of my JetLites lasted about 6 months, at which point they started to fail. Granted, I used them daily (so often I had to fill them at least once a day, sometimes more).

In the end, my original PB-207 and my XiKar Element are the only two torch lighters I have owned and used for more than two years. I've got a vector nearing that, but the Blazer still holds a permanent place in my heart.

You get what you pay for.

PCR · 09-02-2010, 09:50 PM

While I love my Ronson, allow me to toss in a tidbit after the many lighters I've had.
You get what you pay for. The Ronson will last for a while, then one of the many problems that plague them (hinge wears out, clicker dies, valve doesn't control fuel flow anymore, or they get too gummed up) will rear it's ugly head. Most of my JetLites lasted about 6 months, at which point they started to fail. Granted, I used them daily (so often I had to fill them at least once a day, sometimes more).
In the end, my original PB-207 and my XiKar Element are the only two torch lighters I have owned and used for more than two years. I've got a vector nearing that, but the Blazer still holds a permanent place in my heart.

You get what you pay for.

I agree 100% and I think the Blazer is a really well made lighter. I use tools everyday in my line of work, never do I buy cheap tools... they wear out, don't do as expected, dangerous etc. The Ronson for me is a stop-gap, extra lighter which @ $4 was hard to pass by.

Kreth · 09-02-2010, 10:05 PM

I have 3 Jet Lites that I've had for over a year and a half. I carry one, have a spare in the golf bag, and one at home. When one runs dry, I refill and rotate them.
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dwoodward · 09-02-2010, 11:17 PM

I don't see the problem with a cheap lighter wearing out in 6 months... It barely cost you anything. Just get another one and keep on going. I guarantee that your 40 dollar lighter would wear out long before you went thru 40 dollars of Ronson Jetlites.

PCR · 09-02-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I don't see the problem with a cheap lighter wearing out in 6 months... It barely cost you anything. Just get another one and keep on going. I guarantee that your 40 dollar lighter would wear out long before you went thru 40 dollars of Ronson Jetlites.

Bingo! That's why I bought four.

dwoodward · 09-02-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PCR

Bingo! That's why I bought four.

That's why I bought 12!

PCR · 09-02-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

That's why I bought 12!

I've been qubed!

09-02-2010, 08:45 PM	#41
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Ronson Jetlite Just received four from an e-Bay purchase (none available locally ) Nice lighters for the price.

09-02-2010, 09:04 PM	#42
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Ronson Jetlite While I love my Ronson, allow me to toss in a tidbit after the many lighters I've had. You get what you pay for. The Ronson will last for a while, then one of the many problems that plague them (hinge wears out, clicker dies, valve doesn't control fuel flow anymore, or they get too gummed up) will rear it's ugly head. Most of my JetLites lasted about 6 months, at which point they started to fail. Granted, I used them daily (so often I had to fill them at least once a day, sometimes more). In the end, my original PB-207 and my XiKar Element are the only two torch lighters I have owned and used for more than two years. I've got a vector nearing that, but the Blazer still holds a permanent place in my heart. You get what you pay for. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

09-02-2010, 09:50 PM	#43
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: Ronson Jetlite While I love my Ronson, allow me to toss in a tidbit after the many lighters I've had. You get what you pay for. The Ronson will last for a while, then one of the many problems that plague them (hinge wears out, clicker dies, valve doesn't control fuel flow anymore, or they get too gummed up) will rear it's ugly head. Most of my JetLites lasted about 6 months, at which point they started to fail. Granted, I used them daily (so often I had to fill them at least once a day, sometimes more). In the end, my original PB-207 and my XiKar Element are the only two torch lighters I have owned and used for more than two years. I've got a vector nearing that, but the Blazer still holds a permanent place in my heart. You get what you pay for. I agree 100% and I think the Blazer is a really well made lighter. I use tools everyday in my line of work, never do I buy cheap tools... they wear out, don't do as expected, dangerous etc. The Ronson for me is a stop-gap, extra lighter which @ $4 was hard to pass by.

09-02-2010, 10:05 PM	#44
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Ronson Jetlite I have 3 Jet Lites that I've had for over a year and a half. I carry one, have a spare in the golf bag, and one at home. When one runs dry, I refill and rotate them. Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2010, 11:17 PM	#45
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Ronson Jetlite I don't see the problem with a cheap lighter wearing out in 6 months... It barely cost you anything. Just get another one and keep on going. I guarantee that your 40 dollar lighter would wear out long before you went thru 40 dollars of Ronson Jetlites.