Lighters. . . .

mr.trooper · Nov 29, 2005

Whats wrong with a Zippo?

Change the wick, pop in a new flint, squirt in some new lighter fluid, and your done. takes about 2 minutes and costs less than a dollar, and doesn't have fuel issues; as long as its ligher fluid it will alwase work. The only parts than can realy ware out are whick (lasts almost forever if you trim it), and the fling (super cheap and easy to replace).

Somebody please explain to me why anyone would spend $100 on a lighter, especialy a Buetane lighter? IV never had anything but problems with them.

Amy · Nov 29, 2005

Some people just get a little too impatient when wanting to light up a cigar, and dont want to wait the 10 seconds after lighting the lighter for the fuel smell/possible taste to burn away. lol

Im that way as well, and thats why I bought the Z Plus insert for mine. Zippo look and snap sound, turbo/jet flame performance.

iminaquagmire · Nov 29, 2005

Hey JiHiggs, my tobacconist sells Rocky Patel torches that hold quite a bit of butane. He usually breaks these out at events. But you can get the same thing at a good hardware store for a lot cheaper. Just look for a pistol grip micro torch.

nmcowboy · Nov 30, 2005

Simple guy here with a simple lighter. Mostly I use a zippo with a z-plus insert, I've not had any problems with it and paid less than 20 bucks, I think actually less than 15. I have a few bic lighters stashed here and there that I also use. Less than 2 bucks and light a cigar just fine.

Big Paintbrush · Nov 30, 2005

I gotta confess; when I want to enjoy a $10-15 cigar, I want the best smoke possible. I don't want the smell of a normal Zippo or the taste of a Bic. I enjoy lighting a nice cigar with a nice lighter. Part of the whole ...experience I guess.

Capt · Nov 30, 2005

mr.trooper said:
Whats wrong with a Zippo?

Nothing is wrong with a zippo, but it is not good for cigar smoking. The residual taste from the fuel can and will taint the flavor of a cigar. Some say if you let it burn for a couple seconds, the smell will diminish. To me, I can still smell and taste it. But I do agree, I wouldn't spend 100.00 on a lighter. Although I have several "name brand" lighters, the most reliable lighter I have is the cigar.com dual flame.

Richard Jefferies · Nov 30, 2005

OK, where can I find some of the good brands of butane such as King or Volcano?

All my Colibri's are toast, as are my 2 Prometheus (Prometheii?) I've got two Solos still running well, and then there's my Zplus insert...

dbrad4d · Nov 30, 2005

I use a Xikar Executive lighter with Vector butane.

Also have Colibri Incognito and Adventurer lighters that work fine since I switched from the Colibri butane to Vector.

DevilDog723 · Nov 30, 2005

Richard Jefferies said:
OK, where can I find some of the good brands of butane such as King or Volcano?

All my Colibri's are toast, as are my 2 Prometheus (Prometheii?) I've got two Solos still running well, and then there's my Zplus insert...

Here you go:
http://www.littlehavanacigars.com/products.asp?cat=13

Doc-T · Nov 30, 2005

Richard Jefferies said:
All my Colibri's are toast, as are my 2 Prometheus (Prometheii?) quote]What happened to your Colibri? Have you tried to empty the butane and all gases and then refilling it again to revive it? Sometimes there's too much gas (air) and all you need to do is empty it out, and then refill.

To empty, turn your lighter upside down (refil nozzle facing up). Get a small object, such as a Philips screwdriver with a small enough head like the ones used for eye glasses (do NOT use a ball point pen, else you'll have ink on your ceiling). Push down on the nozzle (be sure not to point it at your face, and don't smoke while doing this). Let the lighter release all the gases until there's no "fizz" noise. Clean out the burner part with a can of compressed air like someone mentioned somewhere in this forum. Then refill with at least a good and well-known brand butane that's at least triple-refined. Should work good as new.

Bloofington · Nov 30, 2005

Never had a problem bleeding a torch lighter with a ball point pen. Have had a can of compressed gas for some time. Works better than blowing into the jet(s), but failed to revive two lighters for me, including a very expensive Colibri Trifecta that I got as a gift years ago.

Here's the deal. My $18 Colibri that is now about three years old is working great still. I also was able to revive a $40 Colibri, but the Colibris that cost $75 and up, especially once you get above $100, really suck.

Another thing is Blazer butane has been working great for me. I get it at my favorite web site. Huge cans, last forever, no problems. If you're going with a butane torch lighter and you spend more than $30-40 you may be asking for trouble. Sure, the $100+ Colibris look great, but you don't want to be out with the tux on, the hot chick on your arm, a $20 cigar, and have to ask some guy with a cigarette if he's got a light because your $150 lighter won't work.

Doc-T · Nov 30, 2005

Bloofington said:
you don't want to be out with the tux on, the hot chick on your arm, a $20 cigar, and have to ask some guy with a cigarette if he's got a light because your $150 lighter won't work.

I guess I'm 1/4 of the way there... only have the hot chick (wife) so far. :twisted: Never needed a tux (except in High School for the prom), can't afford a $150 lighter, and don't really need a $20 cigar unless it's a Casa Fuente or God of Fire which I'm dying to try.

iminaquagmire · Nov 30, 2005

None of us really "need" these cigars, but does that stop us? :lol:

You spend all available cash, then you find a way to procure some more to spend.

Amy · Nov 30, 2005

iminaquagmire said:
None of us really "need" these cigars, but does that stop us? :lol:

You spend all available cash, then you find a way to procure some more to spend.

lol...we need 12 steps to recovery

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