Need Lighter Help!!!

[GatorMike]

Be aware that the Xikar Executive has a fairly small fuel tank, so you will have to refuel fairly frequently. Good lighter, other than that.

I'd stay away from Colibri fuel. Stick with Vector or Lava (or DuPont if you want to pay $$$).

Thanks

 

[Irritech]

I'm completely pissed off!!! I have had no luck in finding a descent single or double tourch lighter to light my cigars with. angryteet :angryteet :angryteet :angryteet

This is funny. Believe me Kelly, I ain't laughin at you, just with you. I have always figured I must have the worst luck with lighters. I've come to realize one thing: It's luck of the draw.

 

[Haban-ohs]

I found my Xikar Executive to be slightly difficult to refill properly for some reason. Other than that, I think it offers a reasonable burn and the fuel capacity isn't too small either.

 

[Altercall]

When you go to refill it, purge the system for a second first. Just stick a pin on something in there to let the air out. That should help.

 

[Electric Sheep]

I found my Xikar Executive to be slightly difficult to refill properly for some reason. Other than that, I think it offers a reasonable burn and the fuel capacity isn't too small either.

I have the Executive as well....but I think the fuel capacity is TINY. I can only light a handful cigars with it before needing to refill.

 

[vperlman]

When you go to refill it, purge the system for a second first. Just stick a pin on something in there to let the air out. That should help.

Another trick, after purging it, is to put both the lighter and the fuel in your freezer for about 15-20 minutes, then fill it. Be sure to let the lighter warm up to room temprature before using it. The fuel liquifies, and the lighter fills faster, easier and completely.

 

[jwintosh]

as for cleaning them out, just compressed air? i have several torches 'lying around' that aren't working, one of which is my blazer. guessing NOW it's the fuel (duh!!)....

 

[Donk]

Is colibri's butane triple filtered?

Not quite sure, but I have had no problem with the fuel yet, I've been using since I bought the lighter. Works slick as shit.

Here is a little pointer I got from the cigar dinner I went to. If you want a better and fuller fill of your lighter: put the lighter in your freezer for a couple of minutes before you fill it. Works like a champ. Fills with one or two presses and fills completely no extra pumping involved. Well works well for me anyways try it.

 

[Donk]

Another trick, after purging it, is to put both the lighter and the fuel in your freezer for about 15-20 minutes, then fill it. Be sure to let the lighter warm up to room temprature before using it. The fuel liquifies, and the lighter fills faster, easier and completely.

Damn I should have tried reading the rest of the thread first. haa :stickbeat