what kind of butane do you use?

[zemekone]

I use Lava and X-Tend...

you?

[Da Klugs]

With some lighters it's a great big deal. Others, not so much. My blazer i think would run on refined vegetable oil. :)

[poker]

Nothing but Lava here :D

[croatan]

Lava is my first choice, but I'll use King or Vector, too.

[tech-ninja]

I have some Vector. Haven't run out yet. I will have to try Lava

http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/post-lava.jpg

[skeeter]

Vector and Lava here.

[txdyna65]

Vector here, I dont think I'll try putting Stewarts Lava in any of my lighters :rolleyes:

[Redbaron]

Colibri fuel or Vector

[Dandee]

Depends on the lighter. I find that cheap lighters like cheap fuel. My Ronsons don't like the quituple refined stuff like Vector.

Ronson for Cheaper Lighters
Vector for Good lighters

[Darrell]

It's a shame that Lava went bankrupt and is currently doing a reorganization of their business. I hope to see them back real soon. :tu

[chippewastud79]

Lava :tu

[Ace$nyper]

Never tried the lava, but I use Colibri myself since I have so many cans I got as a gift.

[Mugen910]

Ronson...but uhm...Greg Dunn keeps laughing at me with a bottle of 3x refined Vector in his hand. :(

[VirtualSmitty]

Lava. Gotta have good fuel for my super classy Ronson ;)

[Stogeyfish]

Lava! :tu

[Sean9689]

Whichever one doesn't screw up my lighters.

[Genetic Defect]

Vector here, I dont think I'll try putting Stewarts Lava in any of my lighters :rolleyes:

I hope that isn't the only thing you keep out.
I use anything Ronson don't care

[smokin5]

Vector do me good.:tu

[lightning9191]

I use Lava, but I'm still working on my first cans....those are big cans!

[The Professor]

i used to use vector; but i'm switching to lava now that I'm almost out. I've heard it can raise animals from the dead. :D

[awsmith4]

i used to use vector; but i'm switching to lava now that I'm almost out. I've heard it can raise animals from the dead. :D

:tpd: I use Vector but have a problem with the nozzles fitting my PB-207 so I will try Lava next

[JKim]

With some lighters it's a great big deal. Others, not so much. My blazer i think would run on refined vegetable oil. :)


Da Klugs sporting the Da Bio-Blazer! I want one when it comes to market.

I really only carry a Colibri these days, so it get's whatever butane in a can is handy. If it starts to spit and choke, I empty it and fill again.

[Mikepd]

Colibri is my goto fuel since thats what we have here. I can also get lotus but since its the same exact stuff in a shinier can for twice the cost i pass on that.

[BlackIrish]

I'd been using Colibri until I heard of Lava on some forum or other. Haven't picked any up yet, as I still have some Colibri left.

Do you notice a difference? How so?

BlackIrish

[madurolover]

Since I use a Ronson lighter I just use Ronson fuel in it. :tu

[md4958]

since ive been using lava, ive had no problems with any of my lighters

[Benwoo]

I ended up buying some Xikar butane when I did my big CI run last month. I've been using some freebie lighters sent out with my order so that's probably more of the problem then the fuel.

[field]

Just killed a can of King, worked fine, got a new one of Lava.

[TheRealJason]

Yeah, I am stuck on the cheapies now too. I did pick up one at a liquor store that works pretty well though. It is a single flame, but lights everytime.

I had some Ronson laying around, that I used to fill up my freebie at first, but I have been filling it up with Vector each time after that.

[bobarian]

Lava or Vector. I like flamethrowers!

[kfish]

I've been using Colibri but I'm gonna try Lava as soon as the Colibri can runs out.

kfish

[slimm]

Never heard of Lava (other than soap). I have been using Vector.

[ucla695]

Vector and Lava all the way.

[TriStar]

Colibri here. I'll buy their fuel but not their lighters :D

[dunng]

Vector... one even made the trip to the MassHERF! :ss

[Neuromancer]

Vector...and for the finicky lighters Colibri...

[MTB996]

Lava here, but I am running low and have a can of Xikar to take over.

[Sailchaser]

Lava and Vector here:ss

[BamBam]

Vector :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Another Vector guy here.

[groogs]

Nothing but Lava here :D

:tpd: Works great.

[FriskyDingo]

Used to use Lava but have recently been using Prometheus fluid. Works great in my Blazer and Tigers!

[Boobar]

Vector for me

[Genetic Defect]

maybe I should ditch the colibri

[pakrat]

Lucienne when at home, the small can Colibri for road trips and camping.

[Dood]

Cheap old Ronson fuel is all I use. My Ronson's and my Blazer seem to work great with it.

[King James]

vector is my butane of choice

[Dgar]

Vector... I can pick it up cheap at the local William Sonoma. It keeps my X-tend very happy.

[drob]

King Universal, for about 2 yrs now. No problems in my Blazer.

[cre8v1]

I use vector. Haven't had any problems at all.

[gnukfu]

I have only used Colibri - seems to catch fire and burn - gonna see if I can get some jet fuel from work - I don't think that will impart any flavor to the cigars hehehe

[longknocker]

Vector Triple Refined. Never had a problem when using this!:ss

[taltos]

I am now using Vector since I forgot to order more Lava on my last Atlantic order.

[STYX&STONED]

Have some vector but been using Lava some years now.

[Bruzee]

Vector or Colibri.....

[GWN]

Colibri, but I just ran out, so whatever I can find today.

[TOB9595]

Colibri, Xikar, Vector...
No experience with Lava
Tom

[SilverFox]

Vector Triple in all my lighters............although they all seem to be empty at once lately :D

[Silound]

I use Ronson Butane in my JetLites, and it works fine. Never a problem to be spoken of, other than me brutalizing it with a wood chipper once.

For my good lighters, I use Colibri or Blazer fuel, as both are triple refined and are fairly cheap.

[Pat1075]

colibri

[Waynegro1]

LAVA, five times refined. This is the ONLY type I use and I love it!!

[bigloo]

Colibri or Blazer fuel. Both seem to work great in my all my torch lighters.

[md4958]

Lava. used to use colibri, but i have better performance from the Lava

[rhythm11]

I use 5x lava, I have not used Vector but just sent some to someone in a bomb, :r:r . I used one can of Colibri, as it can with a lighter purchase. It just didn't last that long, so I haven't bought anymore.

[Celt]

I bought some Lava from Atlantic when I ordered my Blazer lighter but man I cannot seem to find one of the nozzle adapters that work well.
No matter what I do I get the crap all over my hands while its filling up.

Anyone else notice this problem? I thought I must be a dumb ass or something that I cant fill my lighter without soaking myelf with butane!

:fl

[TripleF]

ZIPPO here.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Is Lava being sold anywhere?

[Bill86]

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

Yeah I read that too, I didn't know if there was stock still floating around though.

[shopkins82]

I use FasFil 5x Refined for my picky lighters (Lotus, most triple-flames) and King or Ronson for lighters that aren't so picky (Ronsons, soft-flames). I can get both FasFil and King from the same Discount Tobacco (i.e. cigarette store) for $4 and $2 per large can respectively. The King is 3x Refined and would probably work fine for all my lighters, but for $4/can it's not much mor to go with the 5x stuff.

[T.G]

I heard it was gone late 2010, at least that's what Lavabutane.com says.

They now advertise Tattooworks 5 times refined butane, anyone heard about that one?

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

[Jasonw560]

For my Thunderbirds, I use Vector. Same company, works well. For my Ronson, well....Ronson. May get some Xikar at the Good B&M next time I'm there. Kinda pricey, though.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

Have you used Vector fuel before? If so, how do TattooWorks and Vector compare?

[CigarNut]

I have been using TattoWorks butane as well. It works well and none of my lighters fouled like they used to to. The price is pretty good and you can order it online.

[Bill86]

Myself and a number of other BABOTL are using the TattooWorks. It's not quite the old Lava, but it's very good quality butane, one of Eric's finicky lighters even started working normally once filled with it.

The filling stems on the cans suck though, you have to use the included adapters to be able to fill most lighters. Speaking from personal experience, the stems are really thin, not using the adapters can expand the nozzle on the stem making fitting it to any lighter or adapter a PITA.

Ah thanks Adam, first I ever heard of Tattooworks being used. In reality I've got enough butane for quite a few years but seeing as how cheap it is, never hurts to pick up a few cans here and there.

[T.G]

Have you used Vector fuel before? If so, how do TattooWorks and Vector compare?

Yes I have, I was stuck using Vector before Slimboli turned me on to Tattoworks.

Telling the difference visually is very subjective. In the same lighters, the Tattooworks appears to perform better. It's noticeable, but not an earth shattering difference.

I'm not a big user of torches, typically I use a bic, so I can't comment on the long term results of heavy use, maybe some of the other guys can comment there.

Ah thanks Adam, first I ever heard of Tattooworks being used. In reality I've got enough butane for quite a few years but seeing as how cheap it is, never hurts to pick up a few cans here and there.

Welcome Bill.

FWIW, I've been advised to avoid the TattooWorks cans with the colored backgrounds, like the ones found on ebay. Allegedly, they are knock off cans filled with a lower grade product. The legit cans have black backgrounds as seen on the lavabutane site. There are, IIRC, six or eight different tattoo designs and when you place any of the legit cans side by side with the knock-off, it's really obvious how poorly done the knock-offs are.

[Partially Deaf]

I use Xikar butane.

[Retiredguy]

Xikar for me.

[lenguamor]

Lava or Vector. Anything that's refined more than 3 times, and isn't expensive..

[alwayslit]

vector and lava

[oooo35980]

Xikar

[shopkins82]

I've now switched to King for all my lighters, including Xikar, Lotus, Black Ops, an eBay Dupont knock-off, and several lowly Ronson Jetlites.

I still contend that the Ronsons throw out a larger flame and sputter less when modded and turned all the way up with Ronson fuel, but I've found myself caring less and less lately about total flame height/strength as long as it's a solid and sharp flame (where my Xikar Eris excels).

[The Poet]

Now why is it that I keep thinking of Brando in The Wild One?

"Hey Johnny, what are you rebelling against?"

"What have you got?"

Since I've started using Jetlites instead of "good" lighters, that's been my mantra. :r

[Malakai]

I used Colibri, but now since I've gotten nicer lighters switched to Vector

[tchariya]

Vector here. Only on my 2nd huge bottle.

[Route 66]

Another vote for Vector. :tu

[OnePyroTec]

Vector & Colibri here.