Blazer PB-207 Issue

PeteSB75 · 07-06-2009, 08:26 PM

I had the same problem with mine after about the same amount of time. All I did was fully purge the tank. I just pressed and held the metal tube where butane goes in until I heard nothing coming out. After that, I filled it and it worked like a charm. I make sure I purge it fully every couple of times I fill it and have had no problems with mine for more than two years.

Boobar · 07-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Thanks for all the input guys, I will try some of what you suggested and see how it works.

icehog3 · 07-06-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boobar

Thanks for all the input guys, I will try some of what you suggested and see how it works.

Let us know, my first Blazer that lasted 4 years needs some help as well.

yourchoice · 07-07-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Let us know, my first Blazer that lasted 4 years needs some help as well.

I have one that needs work too. I think I may try cleaning the filter described.

Boobar · 07-20-2009, 05:22 PM

UPDATE:

I am still having some issues but I have figured out how to make it work. I am a little uneasy about taking the lighter apart. The first thing I have to do is click the lighter like I am trying to light it but it never lights the first time. I release the igniter button and I listen for when the gas sound stops, usually takes a couple of seconds, and then I have to make sure give a good quick click and then the lighter lights up just fine. This will work for now I guess as I hate to lose such a powerful lighter.

tsolomon · 07-20-2009, 05:43 PM

It's still under warranty, so send it back to Blazer. Had the same problem with a slow leak and sent it back to Blazer. The repair took 3-4 weeks, but now it's is on the fritz again and only lights 1 out of 5 times. I bought a new one and will be sending the old one back again.

montecristo#2 · 07-06-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

I had the same problem with mine after about the same amount of time. All I did was fully purge the tank. I just pressed and held the metal tube where butane goes in until I heard nothing coming out. After that, I filled it and it worked like a charm. I make sure I purge it fully every couple of times I fill it and have had no problems with mine for more than two years.

Yep - had a similar issue. I think I had some issues filling it and got a little too much air in the tank. So I emptied it completely and filled it up again and it worked fine.

This has happened a copy of times, the better I fill it the less issues I have with it lighting afterwards.

I would definitely try this before taking it apart.

Parshooter · 07-07-2009, 08:13 AM

I purge my lighters EVERY time I refill.

poker · 07-07-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

I purge my lighters EVERY time I refill.

I purge all my butane lighters prior to refilling.

gorob23 · 07-20-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

I purge all my butane lighters prior to refilling.

I ask the closet "bookend" to do it for me

Rob

Pat1075 · 07-20-2009, 07:47 PM

If none of that helps spray some electrical contact cleaner in it then let it dry out for a couple minutes. Sometimes its just so caked up with crap from our cigars the burners need something a little more heavy duty than fire to keep them clean

07-20-2009, 08:29 PM

I have the same problem with my xikar lighter. I tried all of the above, purge,lowest setting, to no avail. It's only a month old so I guess I'll be mailing it back.

M1903A1 · 07-21-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Parshooter

I purge my lighters EVERY time I refill.

Makes a BIG difference!

lightning9191 · 07-07-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo#2

Yep - had a similar issue. I think I had some issues filling it and got a little too much air in the tank. So I emptied it completely and filled it up again and it worked fine.

This has happened a copy of times, the better I fill it the less issues I have with it lighting afterwards.

I would definitely try this before taking it apart.

I tried emptying and purging a few times before going further.

07-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue I had the same problem with mine after about the same amount of time. All I did was fully purge the tank. I just pressed and held the metal tube where butane goes in until I heard nothing coming out. After that, I filled it and it worked like a charm. I make sure I purge it fully every couple of times I fill it and have had no problems with mine for more than two years. __________________ Formerly Malik23

07-20-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue UPDATE: I am still having some issues but I have figured out how to make it work. I am a little uneasy about taking the lighter apart. The first thing I have to do is click the lighter like I am trying to light it but it never lights the first time. I release the igniter button and I listen for when the gas sound stops, usually takes a couple of seconds, and then I have to make sure give a good quick click and then the lighter lights up just fine. This will work for now I guess as I hate to lose such a powerful lighter. __________________ Bob

07-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#6
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,256 Trading: (31)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue It's still under warranty, so send it back to Blazer. Had the same problem with a slow leak and sent it back to Blazer. The repair took 3-4 weeks, but now it's is on the fritz again and only lights 1 out of 5 times. I bought a new one and will be sending the old one back again.

07-07-2009, 08:13 AM	#8
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue I purge my lighters EVERY time I refill. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

07-20-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue If none of that helps spray some electrical contact cleaner in it then let it dry out for a couple minutes. Sometimes its just so caked up with crap from our cigars the burners need something a little more heavy duty than fire to keep them clean

07-06-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue Thanks for all the input guys, I will try some of what you suggested and see how it works. __________________ Bob

07-20-2009, 08:29 PM	#12
streetglide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blazer PB-207 Issue I have the same problem with my xikar lighter. I tried all of the above, purge,lowest setting, to no avail. It's only a month old so I guess I'll be mailing it back.