what kind of butane do you use?

LAVA, five times refined. This is the ONLY type I use and I love it!!

[bigloo]

Colibri or Blazer fuel. Both seem to work great in my all my torch lighters.

[md4958]

Lava. used to use colibri, but i have better performance from the Lava

[rhythm11]

I use 5x lava, I have not used Vector but just sent some to someone in a bomb, . I used one can of Colibri, as it can with a lighter purchase. It just didn't last that long, so I haven't bought anymore.

[Celt]

I bought some Lava from Atlantic when I ordered my Blazer lighter but man I cannot seem to find one of the nozzle adapters that work well.
No matter what I do I get the crap all over my hands while its filling up.

Anyone else notice this problem? I thought I must be a dumb ass or something that I cant fill my lighter without soaking myelf with butane!

[TripleF]

ZIPPO here.

Is Lava being sold anywhere?

[Bill86]

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

Originally Posted by Bill86

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

Yeah I read that too, I didn't know if there was stock still floating around though.

[shopkins82]

I use FasFil 5x Refined for my picky lighters (Lotus, most triple-flames) and King or Ronson for lighters that aren't so picky (Ronsons, soft-flames). I can get both FasFil and King from the same Discount Tobacco (i.e. cigarette store) for $4 and $2 per large can respectively. The King is 3x Refined and would probably work fine for all my lighters, but for $4/can it's not much mor to go with the 5x stuff.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Bill86

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

[Jasonw560]

For my Thunderbirds, I use Vector. Same company, works well. For my Ronson, well....Ronson. May get some Xikar at the Good B&M next time I'm there. Kinda pricey, though.

Originally Posted by T.G

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

Have you used Vector fuel before? If so, how do TattooWorks and Vector compare?

[CigarNut]

I have been using TattoWorks butane as well. It works well and none of my lighters fouled like they used to to. The price is pretty good and you can order it online.

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by T.G

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

Ah thanks Adam, first I ever heard of Tattooworks being used. In reality I've got enough butane for quite a few years but seeing as how cheap it is, never hurts to pick up a few cans here and there.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Have you used Vector fuel before? If so, how do TattooWorks and Vector compare?

Yes I have, I was stuck using Vector before Slimboli turned me on to Tattoworks.

Telling the difference visually is very subjective. In the same lighters, the Tattooworks appears to perform better. It's noticeable, but not an earth shattering difference.

I'm not a big user of torches, typically I use a bic, so I can't comment on the long term results of heavy use, maybe some of the other guys can comment there.

Originally Posted by Bill86

Ah thanks Adam, first I ever heard of Tattooworks being used. In reality I've got enough butane for quite a few years but seeing as how cheap it is, never hurts to pick up a few cans here and there.

Welcome Bill.

FWIW, I've been advised to avoid the TattooWorks cans with the colored backgrounds, like the ones found on ebay. Allegedly, they are knock off cans filled with a lower grade product. The legit cans have black backgrounds as seen on the lavabutane site. There are, IIRC, six or eight different tattoo designs and when you place any of the legit cans side by side with the knock-off, it's really obvious how poorly done the knock-offs are.

[Partially Deaf]

I use Xikar butane.

[Retiredguy]

Xikar for me.

[lenguamor]

Lava or Vector. Anything that's refined more than 3 times, and isn't expensive..

[alwayslit]

vector and lava