How many Flames??

Well since I got my humidor setup and some nice smokes on order (box of Onyx and Sancho Panaza Dbl Maduro) with an ash tray. I am now on the look out for a good torch lighter and cutter. The cutter isnt really a problem as I am going with a Xicar of some sorts, just need to decide which one.

But I have no clue about what lighter I want. My biggest question is: How many flames do I need. I currently have a cheap 3 flame butane lighter. But I want to get one that looks and performs a little better. Is there really any advantage to more than one flame on a torch? It seems like most times with my current 3 flame one, I am only using 1 flame, maybe 2 at the most depending how I have it turned. So common sense tells me 2 should be all I need, if that. But I see alot with only 1 flame which makes me think 1 is more than enough.

I am only looking to spend about $30 if not less on one. Ive seen a few Colbri that I like on Cigars International. So I am thinking about just getting one of those. But I kinda wanted to get some other opinions before I bought a new one.

So any thoughts would be great and much appreciated.

I have a nice Xikar torch, and I reach for wooden matches every time.

I use a bic or matches........I did get a Zippo Blu in the mail a while back, used it once or twice just to check it out. Seems to work fine, but I think I'll only use it when its really windy out.

i have 2 colibri firebird lighters. but they pooped out. i'm going to get a cheap-ass one from home depot or somewhere.

Just use a Bic.

Eh, I had to use a bic when I was in Boston since I couldnt take my torch with me and I really didnt like it. To me a bic was fine when I was smoking Phillie Blunts or Swisher Sweets, but I dont like using one on a good smoke. Now I will use a bic if I absolutely have to, but then again I would use matches before a bic. Just my personal preference.

Guess Ill just find a good lookin Colbri or sumtin similar that I like and just not worry about how many flames it has. :smiley4:

just tried my colibri again. the flame adjuster was to low. i turned them up they work great!

so ignore my first post.

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Originally Posted by mithril

just tried my colibri again. the flame adjuster was to low. i turned them up they work great!

so ignore my first post.

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Lol, will do. Glad to hear they are working now.:smiley20:

I like the matches because it doesn't overheat the cigar, I can control the flame better...you can almost put the match flame at the end of the cigar and a halo will appear as the cigar is lighting...try it out sometime. Takes me two matches, the first to put an ash around the circumference of the cigar, the second the light it completely. :smiley36:

I guess it's like eating oreos.

if you have a Zippo, buy the Zippo insert, the Z-Plus. Its very inexpensive, but well made and it holds enough fuel to last you a while. I got mine at my B&M for $12.

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

if you have a Zippo, buy the Zippo insert, the Z-Plus. Its very inexpensive, but well made and it holds enough fuel to last you a while. I got mine at my B&M for $12.

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Yup, what he said.

I have big matches galore, several disposables around the house, I have at least 3 torches besides the Z-Plus, and I always ALWAYS reazh for the Zippo / Z-Plus.

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Originally Posted by Newfie

Yup, what he said.

I have big matches galore, several disposables around the house, I have at least 3 torches besides the Z-Plus, and I always ALWAYS reazh for the Zippo / Z-Plus.

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Everyone I have heard from says the z-plus is the cat's ass. Mine never worked very well at all. I filled it once, and it has sat in my drawer since. I may have to tinker with it sometime though, because from the reviews I have heard I would still recommend it.

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Originally Posted by drew_goring

Everyone I have heard from says the z-plus is the cat's ass. Mine never worked very well at all. I filled it once, and it has sat in my drawer since. I may have to tinker with it sometime though, because from the reviews I have heard I would still recommend it.

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I had issues with mine 'till I bled it right.

Use something like a golf tee and purge it through the filling port. Takes about 3-5 minutes to do it properly. You can hold it down 'till the hiss stops, and then you have to pump it for a while longer until nothing else comes out. Make sure you do it in a quiet place so you can hear the hiss.

I use the cheap colibri firebird (I think Walmart even carries them). As long as you use good fuel and purge it every time you fill it up, it works great. Mine's still going strong.

I'm definitely interested in the Zippo insert so i can start using my zippo again.

Single flame is all you need. Anything more and you are just wasting fuel.

spiffy

Check cigarbid. Sometimes you can get a great deal on a nice lighter. I got a colibri vortex for about $40. I used single flame lighters before, I just like the vortex, dual flame better. It has a bigger fuel tank also. I think it retailed for $70 to $80. Check ebay also.

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Originally Posted by mithril

just tried my colibri again. the flame adjuster was to low. i turned them up they work great!

so ignore my first post.

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Just wanted to ask. How many sticks can you light with your lighter in between filling it up. I got a 3 flame torch and it seems as thought I’m filling the damn thing up after every third stick.

I think I’m going to have to agree with Spiffy on this one. Anything other than 1 flame is just a waste of fuel.:smiley21:

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Originally Posted by Maduro Man

[SIZE=3]I think I’m going to have to agree with Spiffy on this one. Anything other than 1 flame is just a waste of fuel.:smiley21:

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I had a single flame which i thought was plenty good enough, then I lost it in a knocking shop (it's a long story but has a happy ending) and bought the first gas lighter I could find the next day.

Turns out it was a dual flame and despite the tacky red LED light and clear window (which has actually turned out to be quite useful) it works great in the sometimes (usually) windy weather we have here. It's also great for lighting up (and re-lighting) a cigar while out on the bike. it lights faster so you can keep an eye on the road a bit more. 'Spose I could stop and do it too:smiley13:. I get a few odd looks (and a few smiles) out cycling 'round the bays with a Siglo 1 sticking out of my mouth:smiley41:.

You're right, it does chew through the gas a bit, though the previously mentioned tacky clear window makes it easy to see when it's time to re-fill before you run out.

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Originally Posted by Maduro Man

Just wanted to ask. How many sticks can you light with your lighter in between filling it up. I got a 3 flame torch and it seems as thought I’m filling the damn thing up after every third stick.

I think I’m going to have to agree with Spiffy on this one. Anything other than 1 flame is just a waste of fuel.:smiley21:

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well i smoke so rarely that i don't know. i can go about 4-5 but i also use the lighter to light other stuff

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Originally Posted by Maduro Man

Just wanted to ask. How many sticks can you light with your lighter in between filling it up. I got a 3 flame torch and it seems as thought I’m filling the damn thing up after every third stick.

I think I’m going to have to agree with Spiffy on this one. Anything other than 1 flame is just a waste of fuel.:smiley21:

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It really depends on how big the reservoir is. My X-tend lasts for a HERF or so, but I generally carry fluid with me. It doesn't have a huge reservoir.