How long do your Colibri lighters last?

[Bkcloud114]

I have a Colibri firebird that worked great until about a week ago. Now the flame won't stay lit unless he flame adjustment is way up. It sputters and acts like it's out of gas. It's been doing this for about a week. I've emptied the whole tank and refilled it multiple times. Anyone have any suggestions?

Use one of those "air in a can" or try and blow out any dust or lint that might have accumulated in the tip. That usuallty helps.

I use a $1.99 torch, when I use a torch.... I always try to use my Zippo

[mithril]

Use one of those "air in a can" or try and blow out any dust or lint that might have accumulated in the tip. That usuallty helps.

I use a $1.99 torch, when I use a torch.... I always try to use my Zippo

exactly what Bkcloud suggests. you can find the air in office supply stores. also make sure the tank is completely empty before refilling.

[VTCrosscut]

Thanks, I'll give the compressed air a try. I've got a can around the shop. . . somewhere.

[grand cru no 2]

Ditto the Colibris suck statement. I have owned 2 and they were both returned within a months time. I use my Astros Zippo 98% of the time. I use one of my other zippos the other 2% of the time.

[55Kingpin]

I've had two Colibris over the past 6 years. One was given to me by my brother and it is a standard butane lighter with a "normal" flame. It has been a great lighter.

The other I've had about 3 years and it is the Colibri Trifecta ($100). I also have not had any problems out of it.

Note: It does take more care and maintainance to keep a nice lighter running. If you follow the manufacturers instructions you should be fine. YMMV.

I hate lighting with anything other than my Tri now.....esp. outdoors. It is HARD to get a good light with a Zippo or match outdoors. Last summer I was in Aruba (my Tri was confiscated by TSA at my local airport, they kept it for me until I got back) and I had to light with matches....it was PITA.

[cigar no baka]

My Trifecta is one of my favorites too, no problems with it yet. It always lights, never goes out even in the strongest winds (waiting for a hurricane to put that to the test, cause I'm gonna light up as the winds start to blow!), and looks great to boot. And like you said, I kept my instructions and I'm caring for it as instructed.

Granted, it's one of the most expensive Colibris I have bought. Some of the cheaper ones I have had some problems with.

[jdavis4082]

(waiting for a hurricane to put that to the test, cause I'm gonna light up as the winds start to blow!),I.

good luck with that it, looks evil

[grand cru no 2]

I've had two Colibris over the past 6 years. One was given to me by my brother and it is a standard butane lighter with a "normal" flame. It has been a great lighter.

The other I've had about 3 years and it is the Colibri Trifecta ($100). I also have not had any problems out of it.

Note: It does take more care and maintainance to keep a nice lighter running. If you follow the manufacturers instructions you should be fine. YMMV.

I hate lighting with anything other than my Tri now.....esp. outdoors. It is HARD to get a good light with a Zippo or match outdoors. Last summer I was in Aruba (my Tri was confiscated by TSA at my local airport, they kept it for me until I got back) and I had to light with matches....it was PITA.

My Dupont has never once given me a single problem and it has had almost no care. It's like owning a Glock. Run over it with a truck, drop it, get it dirty, doesn't matter, still works! Drop a Colibri and you'll be lucky if you don't bust all the parts inside. They are over-manufactured and overpriced pieces of crap! But that's just my opinion.

I asked the guy in my local shop what the return rate was on his Colibris and his reply was a very quick "HIGH".

[55Kingpin]

My Dupont has never once given me a single problem and it has had almost no care. It's like owning a Glock. Run over it with a truck, drop it, get it dirty, doesn't matter, still works! Drop a Colibri and you'll be lucky if you don't bust all the parts inside. They are over-manufactured and overpriced pieces of crap! But that's just my opinion.

I asked the guy in my local shop what the return rate was on his Colibris and his reply was a very quick "HIGH".

I agree. But my point was that if you take care of it it will last. Most of the lighters Colibri puts out are geared toward style/class, not ruggedness. If I'm tromping through the woods or doing something else where whatever I'm wearing could get wet or damaged I don't take my Trifecta with me.....

I like Zippos too but they aren't very good in the wind, and it seems like everytime I go to use one the fluid has evaporated, which you NEVER have to worry about with butane. I have a lighter that stays in a certain spot as "backup" hence it never gets used. I filled it up about three years ago and I just lit it up yesterday and it worked like a charm.....try that with a Zippo. YMMV.

[MMAB]

I guess.

But I could never see the sense.

I use a refillable $4.99 torch lighter that my buddy gave me as a gag when he visited one of JR's shops down south. The thing has multi-colored flashing LEDs in the clear base that flash each time you light up. I've had it for TWO years now and use it daily. I DO refill with LAVA butane. That is the truth. Some butanes out there (like Ronson) are crap IMHO. The higher quality butanes make a difference.

Zippos are cool too but suck on a windy day. I use matches as well, preferably wooden since paper matches don't give you much time to light a cigar.

I use $5.00 cutters too. Double guilotine type and I have several laying around. One in the car, downstairs, upstairs, etc etc. If I lose one it's no big deal. They're cheap and they work.

In my opinion, stop wasting your money on pricey lighters and cutters. Spend the money on cigars or booze or what have you.