A good torch lighter

[Namerifrats]

As far as a "good can" goes, what price range could I expect so I'll know I'm getting a better fuel? I went and checked my can, and it is Ronson. So that brand sucks, I'll remember that.

[spiffykyle]

My thoughts:

1. Cheap lighter
2. Good fuel

I have 2 lighters, one was a freebie Colibri from a CI purchase that has become my main lighter. The other is the cheapo torch that I found at a gas station and now resides in my car. Both are still going strong. I also have a few Bics laying around that work great as well.

For fuel, go to your B&M and have them recommend a good one. "Triple Refined" is something you want to look for. I'm at work or I'd go read the brand off of my current can.

Make sure you purge the lighter before refilling it. Hold it upside down and use a screwdriver or something to hold down the little fill nozzle. It will vent the remaining gas. Do this every time and you shouldn't have any problems.

I can't personally justify spending $$$$ on the Dupont. I don't doubt they are quality lighters, but I'd rather have the cigars.

spiffy

[ReV]

As far as a "good can" goes, what price range could I expect so I'll know I'm getting a better fuel? I went and checked my can, and it is Ronson. So that brand sucks, I'll remember that.

its all pretty cheap, i've had good luck with colibri butane (comes in a thin blue can)... i didn't like the nozzle on blazer butane, but the fule works fine. I hear Lava is pretty nice, must be, they're always out when i go to get some.

[Namerifrats]

Good info, I'll look around Wal-Mart and see if I can find one of those cheap lighters to use and keep the gas station "bullet" torch as a backup. I'm gonna hit the B&M this weekend and get some decent gas for when they run out and maybe even refill the first one i had.

[Namerifrats]

Checked out 3 Wal-Mart stores and none of them have any kind of torch lighter. Also checked out a couple of B&M for fuel and they have the Ronson and something called Pop-Lite. I'll check around a couple more places the next day or so and see if I can't find some Colibri fuel or something.

[WOXOF]

Checked out 3 Wal-Mart stores and none of them have any kind of torch lighter. Also checked out a couple of B&M and they have the Ronson and something called Pop-Lite. I'll check around a couple more places the next day or so and see if I can't find some Colibri fuel or something.

You can get them direct from Ronson. Free shipping on orders over $20.

http://www.ronsonstore.com/jetlite.cfm

I think the fuel I use is called Vector. It's supposedly refined 5 times.

[cigar no baka]

I got a great little lighter from www.heartfeltindustries.com. They're called Rhino lighters, they're only $20 or so, triple torch, never had a problem refiling them and they light every time.

[Namerifrats]

Well I finally found those Torch lighters at a Wal-Mart store, went ahead and bought 2. Went to a different B&M this morning and found some Premium butane fuel, Zippo brand in a blue can. It was $4 so I guess it's the right stuff.