How many of you guys own or have used one of these lighters? I'm thinking of buying one, but they're fairly expensive. So far, I have two Colibris that came free with cigar orders (one is lousy, the other's not bad) and a few cheapo Ronsons. The problem is that none of these hold a lot of butane, nor do they have a fuel window to warn me when the lighter is running low. The Blazer seems like the answer to both problems, but I'm hesitant to drop $40 on a lighter. However, if they're as good as some people say, it's probably a worthwhile investment. Any opinions?
Blazer PB207?
- Thread starter Asher
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Good question.
I'im in the market for a good torch lighter as matches aren't always the best choice; i.e. on windy days when out of doors.
I've always had trouble refilling any butane torches. can't seem to get them to work after i fill them, then again, i dont' believe i ever had one that cost more than $10. Maybe i just need to drop a few more dimes on one.
One with a sight glass would be perfect for me.
I'im in the market for a good torch lighter as matches aren't always the best choice; i.e. on windy days when out of doors.
I've always had trouble refilling any butane torches. can't seem to get them to work after i fill them, then again, i dont' believe i ever had one that cost more than $10. Maybe i just need to drop a few more dimes on one.
One with a sight glass would be perfect for me.
Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
I've got two of the CG-001 and absolutely love them when I want a torch. I generally use a soft flame lighter as I prefer that, but when I need a torch, those are tops. The Blazers have a ton of fuel they can hold, you can see in the tanks, of course the wind proof thing is BS on all torches. IMHO, I'd go with the CG-001 simply because of the lid vs the chain cap thing which to me seems like a pain in the arse and I like the the variety of colors and the case covering the fuel tank. Plus, you can get them for about $30!
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Volusianator
BoM Nov '07 & Jan '09
95% of the time at the lounge when someone has a torch that doesn't work, all you need to do is blow out the top of the lighter with a little compressed air and purge the tank to get rid of any impurities that may be in there. Basically fill the tank, take a small straight screwdriver and release ALL THE FUEL then refill. You should be good to go!
And don't use cheap fuel. Main reason for lighter failure. Ronson.
I personally like the Dupont Xtend Lighters. And cheap fuel is the death of any lighter. A good triple refined fuel is the best.
jmatkins
BoM January 08
Thanks for the tip.
I have 2 PB-207's and love them. They are great. Been going strong for 2 years. They are great torch lighters.
I just bought a Xikar Exodus for $38.00 online. It has a soft flame but still burns butane. So far I love it as well, plus it has a lifetime warranty from Xikar. So for $38.00 it should last a lifetime! Not bad dropping $38.00 for a lighter if it will be guaranteed for life, Xikar is a great company. 9plus you get a leather pouch for it when you register it)
Ditto on the fuel, I only use Vector in my lighters. I had 2 Colibris in the past and they both sucked big time.
I just bought a Xikar Exodus for $38.00 online. It has a soft flame but still burns butane. So far I love it as well, plus it has a lifetime warranty from Xikar. So for $38.00 it should last a lifetime! Not bad dropping $38.00 for a lighter if it will be guaranteed for life, Xikar is a great company. 9plus you get a leather pouch for it when you register it)
Ditto on the fuel, I only use Vector in my lighters. I had 2 Colibris in the past and they both sucked big time.
Those Blazers USED to be the standard. However, in recent years, I and a number of my friends have found them either to be defective fro the get-go or to crap out within a short period of time. Either their quality or their quality control doesn't seem to be what it used to be, and I won't buy another.
My Xtend has a surprisingly large fuel supply for its size.
Besides purging the tank and using fuel that's been refined a minimum of 3 times, I find that this helps a lot: After purging and turning the flame adjuster down to the minimum setting, put both the can of butane and the lighter in your freezer for 15-20 minutes. Then fill the lighter. Then make sure you let the lighter return to room temperature before lighting. I find this gets more fuel into the tank.
My Xtend has a surprisingly large fuel supply for its size.
Besides purging the tank and using fuel that's been refined a minimum of 3 times, I find that this helps a lot: After purging and turning the flame adjuster down to the minimum setting, put both the can of butane and the lighter in your freezer for 15-20 minutes. Then fill the lighter. Then make sure you let the lighter return to room temperature before lighting. I find this gets more fuel into the tank.
