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Posted: 3/6/2012 7:54:50 PM EDT
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Using quality triple filtered fuel? Are the lighters warm or cold?
If I use grocery store fuel it will clog up my good torches and if I leave one out in the cold it will have trouble lighting until I warm it up for a while. |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 4:08:53 AM EDT
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I had to throw my Colibri's away due to same problem. I bled then, cleaned them and ran good fuel. They are junk. I can't speak for the Lotus. Try compressed air at the torch to blow the carbon out.
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Posted: 3/7/2012 4:34:14 AM EDT
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Vector is the best butane IMO
http://www.vectorkgm.com/catalog/template.cfm?template=stove/gas.cfm All torch lighters take a dump eventually despite brand name...Xikar, Colibri, Lotus, Porsche The best one I ever bought was a cheap chinese made POS that has lasted me 4yrs of heavy use. |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 4:56:46 AM EDT
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Vector is the best butane IMO http://www.vectorkgm.com/catalog/template.cfm?template=stove/gas.cfm All torch lighters take a dump eventually despite brand name...Xikar, Colibri, Lotus, Porsche The best one I ever bought was a cheap chinese made POS that has lasted me 4yrs of heavy use. I buy the Blazer jobs that fit into a Zippo case. They usually last about three or four years which isn't bad for a $10. torch. |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 4:58:22 AM EDT
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Vector is the best butane IMO http://www.vectorkgm.com/catalog/template.cfm?template=stove/gas.cfm All torch lighters take a dump eventually despite brand name...Xikar, Colibri, Lotus, Porsche The best one I ever bought was a cheap chinese made POS that has lasted me 4yrs of heavy use. I buy the Blazer jobs that fit into a Zippo case. They usually last about three or four years which isn't bad for a $10. torch. No, not at all That's what I paid for this cheapo job I have and it's still going strong |
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Posted: 3/7/2012 8:42:39 AM EDT
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Using a Vector triple flame right now while the xicar pipeline & trezo are being replaced.
I like them but it is an annual event for the treezo. |
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Posted: 4/18/2012 11:33:56 PM EDT
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Sorry for the delayed response.
I'm using Xikar premium butane. The Lotus is running again. I'll look into that $10 one you mention when the Lotus goes tits up. It's a shame for the price of these things they don't work better. |
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Posted: 4/19/2012 7:23:16 AM EDT
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It's hit or miss with these things. I have 2 Colibri's and they work great and one of those I've had for 4 years, no problems. I've had 3 Xikar, 2 of which crapped out on me. Just won a new Xikar Versa, we'll see how that one goes.
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Posted: 4/19/2012 7:24:31 AM EDT
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It's hit or miss with these things. I have 2 Colibri's and they work great and one of those I've had for 4 years, no problems. I've had 3 Xikar, 2 of which crapped out on me. Just won a new Xikar Versa, we'll see how that one goes. And I use Colibri butane in my Colibri lighters & Xikar butane in my Xikar lighters. |
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Posted: 4/19/2012 7:30:55 AM EDT
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Vector is the best butane IMO http://www.vectorkgm.com/catalog/template.cfm?template=stove/gas.cfm All torch lighters take a dump eventually despite brand name...Xikar, Colibri, Lotus, Porsche The best one I ever bought was a cheap chinese made POS that has lasted me 4yrs of heavy use. Learned this the hard way. Lots of money spent on Colibri (old and new), Xikar, and others. You can use high dollar butane or the cheap shit. End result is always the same. Too bad too, there's nothing better for lighting a stogey on a golf course. 
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Posted: 4/19/2012 7:59:36 AM EDT
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It's hit or miss with these things. I have 2 Colibri's and they work great and one of those I've had for 4 years, no problems. I've had 3 Xikar, 2 of which crapped out on me. Just won a new Xikar Versa, we'll see how that one goes. I hope you have better luck than I did...I just went through 2 Versas 1st one lit 2 cigars then took a shit Before I could send it back, I received a replacement.....that one lit 1 cigar and I couldn't get it to light again. Both were returned using the same return tag. I asked for a refund. |
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Posted: 4/20/2012 6:28:41 AM EDT
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I snagged a couple of the zicar stratos lighters off c-bid for the vehicles. nothing fancy but they do seem to work better than some of thier nicer offerings.
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Posted: 4/20/2012 10:44:24 AM EDT
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I stopped using xikar and colibri because they never worked. Same goes for the rocky and Prometheus torches I have.
I use these triple flame torches that I got free with box purchases, the finish wears from being in my pocket, and the action/switch gets a little loose but still works. Going on 3 years with this one. 
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Posted: 4/20/2012 3:39:01 PM EDT
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It's hit or miss with these things. I have 2 Colibri's and they work great and one of those I've had for 4 years, no problems. I've had 3 Xikar, 2 of which crapped out on me. Just won a new Xikar Versa, we'll see how that one goes. I hope you have better luck than I did...I just went through 2 Versas 1st one lit 2 cigars then took a shit Before I could send it back, I received a replacement.....that one lit 1 cigar and I couldn't get it to light again. Both were returned using the same return tag. I asked for a refund. So far, so good on the Versa. 2 sticks in & no problems. I'm not going to hold my breath though. My Colibri's have proven to be the lighter of choice though. They don't make them like they used to! |
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Posted: 4/20/2012 4:57:45 PM EDT
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I haven't had any issues with my torch lighters yet. I use the Xikar fuel and they all light every time. I have a Xikar Executive, Black Op's Kilo and some cheapo freebee triple. Just got my Trezo today and it has lit no issues every time I have tried it. I have heard good things about the Dupont mini and maxi jets working forever. Anybody have experience with them? They do run like $120+. I'm thinking of picking one up. Talk me out of it.
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Posted: 4/21/2012 2:23:28 PM EDT
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I've got two: Colibri & Lotus. They are full, but they won't stay lit. I tinker with the flame height and sometimes it works, but I shouldn't have to go throught all of that bs with a $30 lighter. How do I fix? Whenever possible I use stick matches to light (toast) my cigars. BUt I do use a jet from time to time. *Make sure you bleed off the air *Use a can of compressed air to clean out the bezel and area ash and debris can clog the jet. I also dip a cotton tip into some Everclear and clean the jet. *Premium Fuel Colibre, Vector,Prometheus minimum triple filtered *Go to Walgreens in the tobacco section and buy a crook neck jet lighter for under 10.00 and enjoy your Cigars. |
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