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Savoy 09:17 PM 07-09-2009
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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Waynegro1 09:27 PM 07-09-2009
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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Dunkel 09:31 PM 07-09-2009
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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The Professor 09:33 PM 07-09-2009
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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smokin5 10:06 PM 07-09-2009
I've never had a problem using Vector in my torch lighters.:-)
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kelmac07 10:11 PM 07-09-2009
Vector works like a champ!!
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bigloo 10:42 PM 07-09-2009
Vector... CI is a great source for it with the free shipping code... like 10 years worth for $20:-)
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alley00p 10:56 PM 07-09-2009
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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DPD6030 12:13 AM 07-10-2009
Strictly Vector or Lava. :-)
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PuffingRob 12:31 AM 07-10-2009
Xikar, Vector.... Heck I even use it for my Dupont.
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taltos 03:14 AM 07-10-2009
Vector, Lava, or Lucienne bought strictly on price.
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SmokeyNL 03:18 AM 07-10-2009
none of those are sold here so Igo with whatever I can find, flame classics is ok I guess
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BigAl_SC 03:36 AM 07-10-2009
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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Savoy 03:06 PM 07-11-2009
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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Wolfgang 03:19 PM 07-11-2009
Lucienne is also a quality lighter fuel.
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lightning9191 03:44 PM 07-11-2009
Originally Posted by Savoy:
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
You could buy Vector online at CI and find a code for free shipping here
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Savoy 05:54 PM 07-11-2009
Great!
Thanks much!!!

G
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