Butane type for jet lighters ???

Savoy · 07-09-2009, 10:17 PM

Hi...

I'm wondering if there's a particular type.. or "better" type of fuel
for jet-torch type lighters.
Does anyone know anything about this?

I just got a new triple jet cigar lighter, and it "flames out" at anything
less than the highest flame setting... and its way to much.
It doesn't toast the foot.. it anihlates it.

Right now I'm using just some Ronson fuel that was on hand.

Is there a better/more pure fuel for the purpose?
Is it something else? Am I missing something??

Thanks in advance!
Greg

07-09-2009, 10:27 PM

I use Lava (Five Times Refined) mostly, but also use Vector. I've had NO problems with either one. I don't use anything else but the above two. That's not to say they're aren't others out there, but if it ain't broke...

Also, make sure the flame (or in your case, FLAMES) doesn't actually touch the foot itself.

Dunkel · 07-09-2009, 10:31 PM

My friend is much more butane savy than me and he looks at Ronson fuel like a steaming pile of dung. He says it will turn a jet into a sputter in one refill. I didn't want to risk it so I ordered some Vector.

The Professor · 07-09-2009, 10:33 PM

I'm a longtime Vector user; but I might buy some Lava once I finally run out.

As for killing the foot ... just hold the lighter further away.

smokin5 · 07-09-2009, 11:06 PM

I've never had a problem using Vector in my torch lighters.

kelmac07 · 07-09-2009, 11:11 PM

Vector works like a champ!!

bigloo · 07-09-2009, 11:42 PM

Vector... CI is a great source for it with the free shipping code... like 10 years worth for $20

alley00p · 07-09-2009, 11:56 PM

I've been using Xikar butane in my lighters and it works great!

It sells around here in the B&M's for $5 a can. If I can't get Xikar, I use the Vector butane. I've never tried (or seen Lava locally), but might try that if I see a can.

DPD6030 · 07-10-2009, 01:13 AM

Strictly Vector or Lava.

07-10-2009, 01:31 AM

Xikar, Vector.... Heck I even use it for my Dupont.

taltos · 07-10-2009, 04:14 AM

Vector, Lava, or Lucienne bought strictly on price.

07-10-2009, 04:18 AM

none of those are sold here so Igo with whatever I can find, flame classics is ok I guess

BigAl_SC · 07-10-2009, 04:36 AM

I just Vector for the nice lighters or freebees w/ purchase. Also have 20 or so Ronson lighters hanging around, they run just fine one anything..... For $3 they are just about indestructible....

Savoy · 07-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Hey Gents..
Thanks for the info!

So its the butane quality then..
I had a feeling.

As far as holding it further away:
Even when you hold it real far, its still a bad thing.
Its just set to high.. to intense.
It wants to blow tobacco out of the foot!

I'm sure the good quality butane will permit setting the
jet-flame to a nice low setting.

Anyone happen to know where to locally buy the premium
brands here in south florida?
The shipping when buying online is killing.

Thanks again,
Greg

lightning9191 · 07-11-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savoy

Anyone happen to know where to locally buy the premium
brands here in south florida?
The shipping when buying online is killing.

Thanks again,
Greg

You could buy Vector online at CI and find a code for free shipping here

Wolfgang · 07-11-2009, 04:19 PM

Lucienne is also a quality lighter fuel.

Savoy · 07-11-2009, 06:54 PM

Great!
Thanks much!!!

G

07-09-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
Savoy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Butane type for jet lighters ??? Hi... I'm wondering if there's a particular type.. or "better" type of fuel for jet-torch type lighters. Does anyone know anything about this? I just got a new triple jet cigar lighter, and it "flames out" at anything less than the highest flame setting... and its way to much. It doesn't toast the foot.. it anihlates it. Right now I'm using just some Ronson fuel that was on hand. Is there a better/more pure fuel for the purpose? Is it something else? Am I missing something?? Thanks in advance! Greg

07-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? I use Lava (Five Times Refined) mostly, but also use Vector. I've had NO problems with either one. I don't use anything else but the above two. That's not to say they're aren't others out there, but if it ain't broke... Also, make sure the flame (or in your case, FLAMES) doesn't actually touch the foot itself.

07-09-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? My friend is much more butane savy than me and he looks at Ronson fuel like a steaming pile of dung. He says it will turn a jet into a sputter in one refill. I didn't want to risk it so I ordered some Vector. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-09-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? I'm a longtime Vector user; but I might buy some Lava once I finally run out. As for killing the foot ... just hold the lighter further away. __________________ ~Dokk Join the CA Lottery (clicky). It's fun!!!

07-09-2009, 11:06 PM	#5
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? I've never had a problem using Vector in my torch lighters. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-09-2009, 11:11 PM	#6
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07-09-2009, 11:42 PM	#7
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Vector... CI is a great source for it with the free shipping code... like 10 years worth for $20

07-09-2009, 11:56 PM	#8
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? I've been using Xikar butane in my lighters and it works great! It sells around here in the B&M's for $5 a can. If I can't get Xikar, I use the Vector butane. I've never tried (or seen Lava locally), but might try that if I see a can. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

07-10-2009, 01:13 AM	#9
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Strictly Vector or Lava.

07-10-2009, 01:31 AM	#10
PuffingRob Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Xikar, Vector.... Heck I even use it for my Dupont.

07-10-2009, 04:14 AM	#11
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Vector, Lava, or Lucienne bought strictly on price. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

07-10-2009, 04:18 AM	#12
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? none of those are sold here so Igo with whatever I can find, flame classics is ok I guess

07-10-2009, 04:36 AM	#13
BigAl_SC The last mango in Paris Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alan Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? I just Vector for the nice lighters or freebees w/ purchase. Also have 20 or so Ronson lighters hanging around, they run just fine one anything..... For $3 they are just about indestructible.... __________________ Coldblooded,calculation,unprincipled,usurper, without a virtue,knowing nothing of commerce,political economy,or civil government,and supplying ignorance by bold presumption. Thomas Jefferson

07-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#14
Savoy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Hey Gents.. Thanks for the info! So its the butane quality then.. I had a feeling. As far as holding it further away: Even when you hold it real far, its still a bad thing. Its just set to high.. to intense. It wants to blow tobacco out of the foot! I'm sure the good quality butane will permit setting the jet-flame to a nice low setting. Anyone happen to know where to locally buy the premium brands here in south florida? The shipping when buying online is killing. Thanks again, Greg

07-11-2009, 04:19 PM	#16
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Lucienne is also a quality lighter fuel. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-11-2009, 06:54 PM	#17
Savoy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Butane type for jet lighters ??? Great! Thanks much!!! G

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