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Old 10-16-2009, 04:32 PM   #21
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I used good fuel when I first started using mine too. Had some issues and read somewhere to just use Zippo fuel. Since changing they light first time every time
I've used Ronson fuel and the more expensive stuff with no problems. The only thing I've noticed is when it's really cold out, I need to hold it in my hand for a few seconds to warm it up before lighting.
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Old 10-16-2009, 04:40 PM   #22
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I've used Ronson fuel and the more expensive stuff with no problems. The only thing I've noticed is when it's really cold out, I need to hold it in my hand for a few seconds to warm it up before lighting.
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I use Vector in everything from my X-tend to my Ronson and never had a problem. But if the Ronson gives out I will just chunk it and pick up another one out of the drawer.
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:18 PM   #23
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Awesome lighter. I have had mine for about three years now and I just cannot kill it! It takes beating after beating, gets scratched, dropped, and I always use cheap fluid and it continues to work. Great product with awesome durability. To top it off, I think I paid $1.98 for it!!

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I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.
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Old 10-17-2009, 07:42 AM   #24
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I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.


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Old 10-17-2009, 03:14 PM   #25
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I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.
How did you get any in the tank? It should evaporate in time.
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Old 10-17-2009, 06:08 PM   #26
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How did you get any in the tank? It should evaporate in time.
Just give 'ol bottle a good squeeze! I have been trying to fill it up with butane, burn off the old stuff, then let it sit for a while, repeat. right now, when I can get it to light, it burns more like a chepo bic lighter than a butane/torch lighter.
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Old 10-17-2009, 06:35 PM   #27
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Try filling it with butane, let sit upright awhile, then let the butane out through the filling valve. Hopefully this will purge it.
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Old 11-18-2009, 04:16 PM   #28
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Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.
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Old 11-18-2009, 04:41 PM   #29
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Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.
You can find them on ebay for about 5 bucks with free shipping sometimes!

i got all 4 of my most recent ones at rite ade though.
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Old 11-19-2009, 05:15 PM   #30
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I carry two on me at all times. Love them. My $50 Lotus broke, I gave it to my local B&M owner to have him send it in for warranty repair, and I haven't bothered to ask for it back
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Old 11-19-2009, 06:33 PM   #31
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Captain53 thought I should try one and here's what happened.



I thought this might be the appropriate spot to show off his handy work. This is what I get for asking questions! Thanks Dave, it works great!
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:22 PM   #32
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Only issue I've had with one of these is using it in Estes Park, CO. 7500'+, took it down to a mile and it was fine again.
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Old 11-20-2009, 08:53 AM   #33
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I have a couple of these and they have worked great. Just using regular butane in them.
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Old 11-20-2009, 03:04 PM   #34
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I looked all over the place for them and finally found them for $3.00 a piece at Big Lots, here in Eastern North Carolna.
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Old 11-20-2009, 08:10 PM   #35
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Ouch picked one up today at Canadian Tire... $13. (joy of being a Canuck)
thanks for advice all ... still a great little lighter at that price.
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Old 11-24-2009, 05:46 AM   #36
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Great lighter... I have a few on hand.
They always come on sale at Canadian Tire a around 5-6$.
When they do, I always pick up a few.

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Old 12-08-2009, 02:37 AM   #37
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Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.
I picked up a few at Rite-Aid last week in Quincy next to the the Shaws near Burgin Parkway.
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Old 01-17-2010, 11:13 AM   #38
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new to forums..just a question about refilling- I'm new to refilling butane lighters.

I followed a youtube video instruction- pushing the valve to release whatever air out first, then pumping the butane canister a few times into the lighter.

My jet lite lights up again..but only on high. On low, it won't light up & I'm certain it maintained a smaller flame on low when it was new. Is this normal?

Is this a sign I haven't filled it full? (when it was getting close to low..i noticed that it wouldn't light on low but still lit on high).

I've purged & tried refilling a few times now with the same result.

Just curious..thanks.
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Old 01-17-2010, 12:36 PM   #39
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One thing I would say about purging is to make sure not to just let go of the valve after you hear the big release of gas. After that big release get your ear right up to the lighter and wait till you hear the soft hissing stop. That soft hissing is the key in purging a lighter because it is not the butane but the excess oxygen in the tank that prevents the fuel from mixing and lighting properly. I personally don't "pump" the canister into it as I feel that it can insert oxygen and not fill it completely. Instead I just press the canister firmly into the lighter until I hear it hissing from overfilling(typically just a few seconds into the filling, depends on size of tank) then release it and wait for a few minutes before attempting to light it again as the gas has to warm up to room temp before being effective. Also turning the lighter to "low" while purging/filling may aid you, then after it is warmed up and ready to go, you can turn it back up to your desired flame height. Hope this helps! And welcome to the forums!
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Awesome Lighter for the price.
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