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Posted: 8/26/2014 2:41:45 PM EDT

I've been smoking cigars for about 2 years now. I prefer a good double or triple torch lighter, but I am apparently cursed or just an idiot when it comes to them. So, I've been relegated to using a soft flame and I would really like to get a torch that works longer than one week. Below are my three torch lighters and their "problems".

1. JetlLine, my newest and best hope. Failed after one week.

2. Xikar, with its mighty lifetime warranty (so this is actually the second one) Failed almost on the first day.

3. Bugatti, this fine Italian one must work, right? Wrong, worked less than 2 weeks.

What I've done to each of them: Full purge while holding upside down, air blast to the jet area, complete fill with high quality XiKar butane.

Do any of you veterans have any suggestions? I had such high hopes for the JetLine!

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Posted: 8/26/2014 6:05:09 PM EDT

[#1]

$3.95 Walmart checkout line torch lighter. (Looks like a blue scuba tank)
Been going strong for about a year now.
It's only single flame though.

I've got a few "free" ($37.94 value) lighters from C.I. that only work when they feel like it.

Posted: 8/26/2014 10:31:47 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a ST Dupont maxijet it has been good for the last 6 months. What fluid are you using may want to try some of the higher end triple refined butane.

Posted: 8/27/2014 2:36:08 AM EDT

[#3]

I'm using the XiKar fluid.

Posted: 8/27/2014 3:33:50 AM EDT

[#4]

Ronson Jetlite. most reliable lighter I own. cost me less than $5 at CVS.

Posted: 8/27/2014 3:43:17 AM EDT

[#5]

Using some $8 jobber from JR Cigars, triple flame.... I'll never spend a bunch of money on a light again, have had way too many that shit the bed.

Tempted to just get a torch head for camping propane bottles and call it a day.

Posted: 8/27/2014 10:46:59 PM EDT

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I got that lol. 2 to be exact.

Posted: 8/28/2014 7:28:13 AM EDT

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Ronson Jetlite. most reliable lighter I own. cost me less than $5 at CVS.

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This, it works better than my Xikar.

Posted: 8/28/2014 7:51:05 AM EDT

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I've been smoking cigars for about 2 years now. I prefer a good double or triple torch lighter, but I am apparently cursed or just an idiot when it comes to them. So, I've been relegated to using a soft flame and I would really like to get a torch that works longer than one week. Below are my three torch lighters and their "problems".

1. JetlLine, my newest and best hope. Failed after one week.

2. Xikar, with its mighty lifetime warranty (so this is actually the second one) Failed almost on the first day.

3. Bugatti, this fine Italian one must work, right? Wrong, worked less than 2 weeks.

What I've done to each of them: Full purge while holding upside down, air blast to the jet area, complete fill with high quality XiKar butane.

Do any of you veterans have any suggestions? I had such high hopes for the JetLine!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y259/RangemasterP226/photo-8.jpg!

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Idiot? Nah. I've bought $600+ worth of colibris and other "high end" torches for my old man over the years. I'm an idiot. They all suck. Doesn't matter what butane you use, how you hold it. They all failed within a month of use.

Now he/we use cheapo torches or a bic.

In the interest of full disclosure, i have not purchased an St dupont so I can't say much about them.

Posted: 8/28/2014 11:38:21 PM EDT

[#9]

Bleed it, then bleed it again. Refill and try turning it up. They can be a PITA.

Posted: 8/31/2014 8:27:51 AM EDT

[#10]

Alec Bradley "The Burner". Fuck everything else.

Posted: 9/1/2014 11:21:01 AM EDT

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Pretty much an awesome lighter, to big to travel with or use as a car lighter though.

Posted: 9/3/2014 11:06:36 AM EDT

[#12]

My Jetline has been running great for months!

Posted: 9/3/2014 11:12:11 AM EDT

[#13]

I've had similar problems with similar torches.

Gave up and went to matches or cheapys long ago.

Posted: 9/3/2014 11:18:53 AM EDT

[#14]

Save your money and buy the cheaper lighters. I spent over $50 on a lighter and am afraid of loosing it. Bought a couple cheap units and they work.

Posted: 9/3/2014 12:15:44 PM EDT

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That is exactly what I was hoping for with mine!

Posted: 9/3/2014 7:14:31 PM EDT

[#16]

I have had the same Z-Plus zippo torch insert for well over a year - no issues. I think it was 12 bucks.

Posted: 9/3/2014 7:29:36 PM EDT

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Using some $8 jobber from JR Cigars, triple flame.... I'll never spend a bunch of money on a light again, have had way too many that shit the bed.

Tempted to just get a torch head for camping propane bottles and call it a day.

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is it this one, it rocks. So cool I bought a second one to have around

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/vertigo_cyclone_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

Posted: 9/3/2014 8:22:21 PM EDT

[#18]

I have a xikar xlr 2 burner that works great. Wore all the finish off the first one after a couple years of use lost the flame adjustment knob. The replacement is working great too.

Posted: 9/4/2014 11:34:48 AM EDT

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is it this one, it rocks. So cool I bought a second one to have around

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/vertigo_cyclone_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

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Using some $8 jobber from JR Cigars, triple flame.... I'll never spend a bunch of money on a light again, have had way too many that shit the bed.

Tempted to just get a torch head for camping propane bottles and call it a day.

is it this one, it rocks. So cool I bought a second one to have around

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/vertigo_cyclone_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

I have one of those that's lasted me almost two years now. I did have another one that died after 6 months though, only using xikar fuel.

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:52:39 PM EDT

[#20]

This may curse me....but all of my lighters rock.
Even the cheapo free CI lighters.

I have a Bughatti that never fails.
A Dupont ST that fires every time I reach for it.
A Pipeline that is still going strong.

Maybe it's just me but I love mine.

Echo

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:59:25 PM EDT

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This may curse me....but all of my lighters rock.
Even the cheapo free CI lighters.

I have a Bughatti that never fails.
A Dupont ST that fires every time I reach for it.
A Pipeline that is still going strong.

Maybe it's just me but I love mine.

Echo

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Color me jealous. I'm doomed to live with flame lighters instead of torch....................

Posted: 9/4/2014 9:49:16 PM EDT

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Color me jealous. I'm doomed to live with flame lighters instead of torch....................

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This may curse me....but all of my lighters rock.
Even the cheapo free CI lighters.

I have a Bughatti that never fails.
A Dupont ST that fires every time I reach for it.
A Pipeline that is still going strong.

Maybe it's just me but I love mine.

Echo

Color me jealous. I'm doomed to live with flame lighters instead of torch....................

I didn't say that as a jab....I just have had really good luck with them.
The ones I use all the time just need purged and filled to be happy.

Echo

Posted: 9/4/2014 10:37:40 PM EDT

[#23]

Solder It Micro Torch.

Lowes or Walmart.

John

Posted: 9/6/2014 11:02:32 AM EDT

[#24]

Zippo insert preferably a clear one so you can see how much air is in it.

Every time you go to fill it blow the pocket lent out of it, if not your forcing the lint in the holding tank when you fill it making the lighter fail.
I learned this the hard way with a clear refillable lighter after a few weeks it stopped working when i was filling it i saw trash in the holding tank.

This is the one i use now it protects the fill valve better and easy to see when its full with no air.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/lighters/66633/bugatti-b-2002-torch-lighter/

I keep a can of compressed air next to my butane now so every fill i clean up the lighter.

Posted: 9/6/2014 11:24:14 AM EDT

[#25]

My $5 Amazon torch fires up every time. If I lose it or if it quits, I will buy another.

Posted: 9/7/2014 10:36:41 AM EDT

[#26]

vector 5 torch on the right of the pic has been going stong for 3+ years.
its been beat up,cleaned,purged and refilled so many times I cant count.
it hasent failed me yet.

Posted: 10/6/2014 11:00:11 PM EDT

[#27]

Have any suggestions for a reliable, easy-to-refill lighter that also has a big capacity that can still fit in a pocket? Or
am I asking too much?

Posted: 10/6/2014 11:09:38 PM EDT

[#28]

Got a promo free one I got from CI, still going strong for about 2 years now.

Posted: 10/6/2014 11:13:02 PM EDT

[#29]

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is it this one, it rocks. So cool I bought a second one to have around

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/vertigo_cyclone_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

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Using some $8 jobber from JR Cigars, triple flame.... I'll never spend a bunch of money on a light again, have had way too many that shit the bed.

Tempted to just get a torch head for camping propane bottles and call it a day.

is it this one, it rocks. So cool I bought a second one to have around

http://www.neptunecigar.com/pr/vertigo_cyclone_triple_torch_lighter.aspx

Thats the one. The button "cover" has come off and is lost but it still works. Capacity is surprisingly large.

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