Lighter problems

[jannskee]

I purchased 2 lighters this past week, I have this crazy fixation on collecting them, and I can't get them to light. They are Xikar products. I purged them both before adding butane and they just won't ignite.
I am using Vector 5X refined butane.
I have used compressed air to clear out any debris.
Am I forgetting anything????
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
HELP!!!!

 

[Herfin' Harg]

Nope, that's pretty much all you can do, as far as I'm aware. Just send em in and get replacements or return them to the retailer.

 

[criollo]

Perhaps the nozzle on the butane cannister doesn't fit the lighter, and you need to use an adapter.

Or, in my case, I once had this problem with a much more pedestrian explanation: I just wasn't applying enough pressure when I thought I was filling the lighter! But....that's me! lol

 

[cartisdm]

Woah, I had no idea you should purge a ligher prior to a refill. I just did a quick google search and found this article. Pretty helpful! When I get home I'll see if I can revive my pesky Cohiba ligher that refuses to light

 

[Monsterdg]

I've found if the flame +/- is turned down too low torch lighters won't light for me. Try turning the flame up and see if they catch.

 

[CWS]

Xikar has lifetime guaranty. Send it back.

 

[jerseyjay]

Jan,
Just a quick confirmation. When you purge, is your lighter up-side-down ?

 

[Troy]

As said above, you may need an adapter. I have one and my xikar works well.

As another said, press harder. When I don't, mine wont fill up.

Also maybe fill it up longer than usual. Mine doesnt have a fill gauge, so I fill it a good bit before trying it.

All else fails, send it back.

 

[ciggy]

This has been an issue ever sense I joined this site. I quit buying expensive lighters for just this reason...just a pain in the ass.
I bought a butane insert ($12) to fit inside my favorite Zippo's and never had any issues. Best choice I've ever made.

 

[falconman515]

Xikar = Lifetime warranty

They will replace it no questions asked.

 

[jannskee]

thanks for all of your input. I have resorted to returning both lighters to xikar for repair, or replacement.

 

[Alwayslit]

I've found if the flame +/- is turned down too low torch lighters won't light for me. Try turning the flame up and see if they catch.

^^^this^^^ or send it back.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

This has been an issue ever sense I joined this site. I quit buying expensive lighters for just this reason...just a pain in the ass.
I bought a butane insert ($12) to fit inside my favorite Zippo's and never had any issues. Best choice I've ever made.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[BlackandGold508]

I didnt know about purging either. This may explain why 5 of my lighters dont work anymore. lol. Thanks for the link !!

 

[Craig Mac]

Lately with Xikar lighters we have found that you may have to purge-fill-purge-fill before they will work correctly. Not sure if they got overly pressurized or something, but a few fill/purge's have got many of them working correctly. Worst case send them back as others have said. If sending back to a store for replacement, ask the store to test them to make sure they work.

 

[Jared]

Well, although i have seen some refillablt butane cheap lighters, i haven't try it before.

 

[ilikefishes]

Xikar = Lifetime warranty

They will replace it no questions asked.

Yeah and you are only without your lighter for 2 weeks.

Send the thing back and then never spend $$$$$$$ on an expensive lighter again. Go to Wally World get yourself a Bronson Jet Lite for like $3 and spend.the money you just saved on some good sticks.

 

[kafreeman]

Yeah and you are only without your lighter for 2 weeks.

Send the thing back and then never spend $$$$$$$ on an expensive lighter again. Go to Wally World get yourself a Bronson Jet Lite for like $3 and spend.the money you just saved on some good sticks.

They are very hit and miss. Out of 4 I have one that works OK.

I got them in CO. My Walmart in FL doesn't have them.

 

[ilikefishes]

They are very hit and miss. Out of 4 I have one that works OK.

I got them in CO. My Walmart in FL doesn't have them.

I have had 2 for more than a couple of years now. And the shop is buying them up from Wally World and re-selling them. Have not had a single one returned. Compare that to Xikar or Calibri.

Even if they do fail, you are only out $3.

Win, win if you ask me.

 

[kafreeman]

I have had 2 for more than a couple of years now. And the shop is buying them up from Wally World and re-selling them. Have not had a single one returned. Compare that to Xikar or Calibri.

Even if they do fail, you are only out $3.

Win, win if you ask me.

They do work better than the Colibri's... cant speak for the xikars.