The difference between a Xikar lighter & a Ronson Jet Lite?

[NCRadioMan]

What's the problem with the Xikar? I have found that most problems with lighters are easily fixable.

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

What's the problem with the Xikar? I have found that most problems with lighters are easily fixable.

It only lights about 1/2 the time. Sometimes it flames, then goes out. Other times there's no spark.

Can it be fixed or do I have to send it back?

What brand of fuel are you using?

Originally Posted by piperman

What brand of fuel are you using?

Ronson Mulit-Fill butane. Should I try something else?

Now the damn thing works again. How do I know when it's full of butane? Or do I just fill it for few seconds and call it done.

Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Ronson Mulit-Fill butane. Should I try something else?

Now the damn thing works again. How do I know when it's full of butane? Or do I just fill it for few seconds and call it done.

Ronson has a lubricate in it specially for ronson that can gum up other lighters, try Vector or Xikar, and it should only take a second or two to fill it.

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by ysr_racer

It only lights about 1/2 the time. Sometimes it flames, then goes out. Other times there's no spark.

Can it be fixed or do I have to send it back?

Have you tried hitting it with compressed air (I've used butane in a pinch, too). There could be something down in there keeping it from firing up consistently.
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