How long does your lighter last?

**WOXOF** · 08-22-2006, 03:20 AM

How long does your torch lighter last before you have to refill it? I have a Xikar Executive that I really like but it doesn't last long on a tank of butane. I usually only get 3 or 4 cigars out of it. I completely purge it everytime I refill it. I don't ever get any blowback when filling it either. I'm thinking maybe I'm not filling it completely. Can anyone else that has an Executive offer some advice.

Thanks!

**bluesman455** · 08-22-2006, 05:15 AM

my Colibri triple flame $85 sucks fuel like a slade!!! 3 cigars at most and my Colibri single torch sips fuel like a Yugo!!! always purge before filling.

**Newfie** · 08-22-2006, 06:33 AM

My triple flame Nibo is good for about 6 cigars, and I only use it at the golf course. By twin flame cheapie has a smaller tank and is good for about the same. My favourite is the Z-Plus in my Zippo. That thing is good for a dozen or more.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 08-22-2006, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Newfie

My favourite is the Z-Plus in my Zippo. That thing is good for a dozen or more.

I have a Z-Plus and I love it. I dont know how many cigars I go through, but I'd say at lease a dozen.

**HarvInSTL** · 08-22-2006, 10:10 AM

I get a good 15 or 16 cigars from my cheapie twin torch. Now that I hear about you guys getting 3 or 4 cigars before refilling I'm even happier.

Can't beat a cheapie twin torch with 2 different punches built into the bottom for $25.

**croatan** · 08-22-2006, 10:23 AM

I can get a few boxes of cigar out of my PB-207. I've never seen another lighter that lights as many cigars.

**cigar no baka** · 08-22-2006, 11:31 AM

I can usually light at least 6-7 cigars on my lighters with smaller tanks, and 9-12 with my bigger ones, so your Xikar must have a really small tank or it may be that you are using a lot of butane with each light.

**cigar no baka** · 08-22-2006, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by bluesman455

my Colibri triple flame $85 sucks fuel like a slade!!! 3 cigars at most and my Colibri single torch sips fuel like a Yugo!!! always purge before filling.

Ditto here, but it sure does light a cigar fast, no matter how big the ring gauge!! Also good for campfires, burning off warts, excess body hair, getting rid of loudmouths hanging around, etc.

**WOXOF** · 08-22-2006, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'm probably using a lot of butane when I light. I know that it's completely purged before I refill it.

**planenut** · 08-22-2006, 08:19 PM

My firebird with the little smily face stinks. Maybe about 3-4 before it hisses with no flame. Yep, I bleed it everytime.
My Nibo triple flame is alittle better but still maybe only 6-8 before it hisses with no flame.
I have what looks like a pb207 but came from a convenience store about 5 years ago before I even smoked that works best and has a sight glass to see how much is left.
Last I have a Jeep (non Jet) that seems to last forever and is still half full. I kind of prefer the milder flame if the wind isn't blowing and I don't feel like I overheat the cigar..

But hey, That's just me...

**taltos** · 08-25-2006, 06:03 AM

My Ronson Jet is getting 12 to 15 cigars per fill. Single jet, can't beat the price of $2.94 at Walmart. Paul

**rpb67** · 08-25-2006, 08:14 AM

I am luvin my Blazer PB lighter.

I have a few of them. My favorite is the clear one. This way you can tell how much fluid is left in it. But, it does last a very long time in between refils. I smoke everyday and only fill it once or maybe twice a week.

**mithril** · 08-30-2006, 07:39 PM

i use my firebird for lighting everything so i'm not really sure how many cigars i can get out of it.

**mauied1101** · 10-10-2006, 11:52 PM

I'm resurrecting this thread - won a Nibo lighter from a cigar raffle a couple months back - and it works great, but I'm running into a couple things - 1) I get 4-5 cigars out of it and then it's out and 2) when it's cold, I need to stick it in my pocket or warm it in my hand for a little while for it to work. Yeah, I bleed it, etc. Just a small tank I reckon.

Now my favorite lighter is a Williams-Sonoma Creme Brulee Torch. Same butane, but with a helluva lot more firepower. First contact will hit the entire foot about 6 inches away. Filled it once, haven't filled it after (at least 30+ sticks). Sure it's not handy to take places, but it's the best lighter a buddy could ever have.

**WOXOF** · 10-11-2006, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by mauied1101

I'm resurrecting this thread - won a Nibo lighter from a cigar raffle a couple months back - and it works great, but I'm running into a couple things - 1) I get 4-5 cigars out of it and then it's out and 2) when it's cold, I need to stick it in my pocket or warm it in my hand for a little while for it to work. Yeah, I bleed it, etc. Just a small tank I reckon.

Now my favorite lighter is a Williams-Sonoma Creme Brulee Torch. Same butane, but with a helluva lot more firepower. First contact will hit the entire foot about 6 inches away. Filled it once, haven't filled it after (at least 30+ sticks). Sure it's not handy to take places, but it's the best lighter a buddy could ever have.

Is it this one?...

I might have to get me one of them bad boys. It's kind of got a "Mag-lite" look to it.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 10-11-2006, 06:27 AM

LOL. I had a picture of Maui with burn marks all over his face, no eye brows. But smiling with a scorched cigar in hand.

**mauied1101** · 10-11-2006, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by WOXOF

Is it this one?...

I might have to get me one of them bad boys. It's kind of got a "Mag-lite" look to it.

YES! YES! let me tell you - no need to turn the stick or motion the lighter to get the entire foot - get's it all done in about 2 seconds.

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

LOL. I had a picture of Maui with burn marks all over his face, no eye brows. But smiling with a scorched cigar in hand.

Thank you very much CJ - almost true - had to adjust the flame.

But it'll be the best $20 you'll ever spend.

**jiaguy** · 10-11-2006, 10:40 PM

I use a Dupont Line 2 its nice looking but takes forever to light. Since mine was passed down to me from a grandparent its starting to leak gas and A-holes at colibri will not fix it as per the original warantee. RRR.....

**Evillepaintball** · 10-11-2006, 10:53 PM

haven't treid yet, but my triple torch blue rhino will probably get 8 or so at least

**Lifeseeker** · 10-30-2006, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by cigar no baka

Ditto here, but it sure does light a cigar fast, no matter how big the ring gauge!! Also good for campfires, burning off warts, excess body hair, getting rid of loudmouths hanging around, etc.

I like the Colibri also. I have a single torch and a double torch. I have an Ecin too, double torch. I go through several cigars on both

, and burn my fingers too!