Hi...

I'm wondering if there's a particular type.. or "better" type of fuel
for jet-torch type lighters.
Does anyone know anything about this?

I just got a new triple jet cigar lighter, and it "flames out" at anything
less than the highest flame setting... and its way to much.
It doesn't toast the foot.. it anihlates it. :-) :-)

Right now I'm using just some Ronson fuel that was on hand.

Is there a better/more pure fuel for the purpose?
Is it something else? Am I missing something??

Thanks in advance!
Greg
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I use Lava (Five Times Refined) mostly, but also use Vector. I've had NO problems with either one. I don't use anything else but the above two. That's not to say they're aren't others out there, but if it ain't broke... :-)

Also, make sure the flame (or in your case, FLAMES) doesn't actually touch the foot itself.
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My friend is much more butane savy than me and he looks at Ronson fuel like a steaming pile of dung. He says it will turn a jet into a sputter in one refill. I didn't want to risk it so I ordered some Vector.
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I'm a longtime Vector user; but I might buy some Lava once I finally run out.

As for killing the foot ... just hold the lighter further away. :-) :-)
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I've never had a problem using Vector in my torch lighters.:-)
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Vector works like a champ!!
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Vector... CI is a great source for it with the free shipping code... like 10 years worth for $20:-)
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I've been using Xikar butane in my lighters and it works great! :-)

It sells around here in the B&M's for $5 a can. If I can't get Xikar, I use the Vector butane. I've never tried (or seen Lava locally), but might try that if I see a can. :-)





:-)
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Strictly Vector or Lava. :-)
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Xikar, Vector.... Heck I even use it for my Dupont.
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Vector, Lava, or Lucienne bought strictly on price.
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none of those are sold here so Igo with whatever I can find, flame classics is ok I guess
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I just Vector for the nice lighters or freebees w/ purchase. Also have 20 or so Ronson lighters hanging around, they run just fine one anything..... For $3 they are just about indestructible....
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Hey Gents..
Thanks for the info!

So its the butane quality then..
I had a feeling.

As far as holding it further away:
Even when you hold it real far, its still a bad thing.
Its just set to high.. to intense.
It wants to blow tobacco out of the foot!:-)

I'm sure the good quality butane will permit setting the
jet-flame to a nice low setting.

Anyone happen to know where to locally buy the premium
brands here in south florida?
The shipping when buying online is killing.

Thanks again,
Greg
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Lucienne is also a quality lighter fuel.
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You could buy Vector online at CI and find a code for free shipping here
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Great!
Thanks much!!!

G
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