Ronson JetLite Torch Lighter

[roughrider]

I was really surprised by this lighter. It's a very simple and basic lighter that gets the job done time after time. It lights up on first click. The top opens/closes very solid and crisp. It has all the standard features: adjustable flame, re-fill/purge port, etc.

It beats the hell out of my Nibo and other cheap lighters costing 2-4x as much.


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As you can see, this lighter is built like a TANK.
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Verdict:

I've had mine for over a year now and I'm very happy with the lighter. It lights up every time. For $3-5, this is possibly the best lighter/deal out there. I picked up a few more for backup but I'm still using this one. If any of you guys don't have one, go out and get one. Hell, for the price get a couple. :tu

[roughrider]

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[roughrider]

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[RightAJ]

Awesome lighter. I have had mine for about three years now and I just cannot kill it! It takes beating after beating, gets scratched, dropped, and I always use cheap fluid and it continues to work. Great product with awesome durability. To top it off, I think I paid $1.98 for it!!

aj

[BryanB]

They are great lighters. Not as fancy as the more expensive ones but they actually work. :tu

[bookman]

The best cigar lighter ever!!!

[mariogolbee]

Where can I pick one up?

[Smokin Gator]

Where can I pick one up?

If I would have only known!!!

I buy them on fleabay in display packs of 12. I send them to newbs... and I missed you:confused:

[captain53]

Where can I pick one up?

As the proud owner of about 12 of them I think they are one of the best performing best built products in the smoking industry.:tu Downside is they are top operated and don't perform well with ring gauges over about 50. They have been available at Walmart for $2.96 for a long time but seems Walmarts are not carrying them much anymore. :td Also they can sometimes be found for $3 at Big Lots. Ronson sells them for $5.50 online: http://www.ronsonstore.com/jetlite.aspx

Fleabay usually has them in quantities at a good price too.

[mariogolbee]

If I would have only known!!!

I buy them on fleabay in display packs of 12. I send them to newbs... and I missed you:confused:
Don't worry Brent. You slapped me silly enough as it is. We shall tango again some day though. Oh yes, I'm sure of it.
Thanks Dave. You kick some serious arse man!

[roughrider]

Some Wal-Marts, CVS, and Wal-Greens carry them for $3-$5. I also found them at a WinCo Foods in Yuba City when I was there.

[loki]

I had a nibo pipe lighter, thing was a POS....I've got two of these and they work great, I even painted one, got the idea off a botl here. I keep meaning to get more

[Kreth]

Only downside to the JetLites is that you can't see how much fuel is left.
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[thebiglebowski]

Only downside to the JetLites is that you can't see how much fuel is left.
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that's why you carry two, cuz they're so cheap!

i'm a big fan. best lighter ever. i never even use my dunhill or blazer insert anymore.

[Smokemifugotem]

Good lighter...I have a hand full! I suggest everyone have one even if it is a back up to their fancy lighter!

[MedicCook]

You can find them at Wal*Mart but it is difficult. They are also the #1 lighter for crackheads and they sell out fast.

[markem]

Nice little lighters. Several 12-pack lots on ebay right now. Guessing that they'll actually go in the $30 range or under.

[wayner123]

I have had 3 different ones. All of them died within 2-3 months of usage. I use quadruple lava fuel, so it's not that. To me they have never been that great of a bargain. DE has some nicer looking clear tank models and they have lasted me years.

[ChasDen]

I have had 3 different ones. All of them died within 2-3 months of usage. I use quadruple lava fuel, so it's not that. To me they have never been that great of a bargain. DE has some nicer looking clear tank models and they have lasted me years.

Actually that may be it :D

I used good fuel when I first started using mine too. Had some issues and read somewhere to just use Zippo fuel. Since changing they light first time every time :tu

I have a dozen laying around all over the place so I never need to look too far for one. When one runs out I refill it and throw it back in a pile somewhere.

Chas

[captain53]

You can find them at Wal*Mart but it is difficult. They are also the #1 lighter for crackheads and they sell out fast.

Not many crackheads here in the mountains but they sold the heck out of them at the local non-super Walmart before recently discontinuing them. Must be useful for the Meth Industry too cause we sure enough got plenty of that here.

[Kreth]

I used good fuel when I first started using mine too. Had some issues and read somewhere to just use Zippo fuel. Since changing they light first time every time :tu
I've used Ronson fuel and the more expensive stuff with no problems. The only thing I've noticed is when it's really cold out, I need to hold it in my hand for a few seconds to warm it up before lighting.
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[captain53]

I've used Ronson fuel and the more expensive stuff with no problems. The only thing I've noticed is when it's really cold out, I need to hold it in my hand for a few seconds to warm it up before lighting.
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I use Vector in everything from my X-tend to my Ronson and never had a problem. But if the Ronson gives out I will just chunk it and pick up another one out of the drawer.

[jwfish81]

Awesome lighter. I have had mine for about three years now and I just cannot kill it! It takes beating after beating, gets scratched, dropped, and I always use cheap fluid and it continues to work. Great product with awesome durability. To top it off, I think I paid $1.98 for it!!

aj

I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.:(

[captain53]

I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.:(

:al

;s;s

[NCRadioMan]

I found a way! Like an IDIOT, I tried filling mine with Ronson lighter fuel instead of Ronson butane fuel. Have not gotten it to light since.:(

:r How did you get any in the tank? It should evaporate in time.

[jwfish81]

:r How did you get any in the tank? It should evaporate in time.

Just give 'ol bottle a good squeeze! I have been trying to fill it up with butane, burn off the old stuff, then let it sit for a while, repeat. right now, when I can get it to light, it burns more like a chepo bic lighter than a butane/torch lighter.

[Wharf Rat]

Try filling it with butane, let sit upright awhile, then let the butane out through the filling valve. Hopefully this will purge it.

[jmsremax]

Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.

[ZenSilk]

Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.

You can find them on ebay for about 5 bucks with free shipping sometimes!

i got all 4 of my most recent ones at rite ade though.

[poriggity]

I carry two on me at all times. Love them. My $50 Lotus broke, I gave it to my local B&M owner to have him send it in for warranty repair, and I haven't bothered to ask for it back :)
Scott

[mariogolbee]

Captain53 thought I should try one and here's what happened.

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I thought this might be the appropriate spot to show off his handy work. This is what I get for asking questions! Thanks Dave, it works great!

[Opusfxd]

Only issue I've had with one of these is using it in Estes Park, CO. 7500'+, took it down to a mile and it was fine again.

[dccraft]

I have a couple of these and they have worked great. Just using regular butane in them.

[SkinsFanLarry]

I looked all over the place for them and finally found them for $3.00 a piece at Big Lots, here in Eastern North Carolna.

[govicgo]

Ouch picked one up today at Canadian Tire... $13. (joy of being a Canuck)
thanks for advice all ... still a great little lighter at that price.

[mtaill]

Great lighter... I have a few on hand.
They always come on sale at Canadian Tire a around 5-6$.
When they do, I always pick up a few.

Will never fail you!

[baldanders]

Anyone from the Boston area know where to get some of these? I tried two Rite-Aids, CVS, numerous convenient stores, and even a military apparel shop and no one had them. I am trying to avoid going online and paying 3x the amount in shipping that others are paying at wal mart.
I picked up a few at Rite-Aid last week in Quincy next to the the Shaws near Burgin Parkway.

[tsttm]

new to forums..just a question about refilling- I'm new to refilling butane lighters.

I followed a youtube video instruction- pushing the valve to release whatever air out first, then pumping the butane canister a few times into the lighter.

My jet lite lights up again..but only on high. On low, it won't light up & I'm certain it maintained a smaller flame on low when it was new. Is this normal?

Is this a sign I haven't filled it full? (when it was getting close to low..i noticed that it wouldn't light on low but still lit on high).

I've purged & tried refilling a few times now with the same result.

Just curious..thanks.

[druturn]

One thing I would say about purging is to make sure not to just let go of the valve after you hear the big release of gas. After that big release get your ear right up to the lighter and wait till you hear the soft hissing stop. That soft hissing is the key in purging a lighter because it is not the butane but the excess oxygen in the tank that prevents the fuel from mixing and lighting properly. I personally don't "pump" the canister into it as I feel that it can insert oxygen and not fill it completely. Instead I just press the canister firmly into the lighter until I hear it hissing from overfilling(typically just a few seconds into the filling, depends on size of tank) then release it and wait for a few minutes before attempting to light it again as the gas has to warm up to room temp before being effective. Also turning the lighter to "low" while purging/filling may aid you, then after it is warmed up and ready to go, you can turn it back up to your desired flame height. Hope this helps! And welcome to the forums!

[ProBe]

Awesome Lighter for the price.

[Wharf Rat]

One thing I would say about purging is to make sure not to just let go of the valve after you hear the big release of gas. After that big release get your ear right up to the lighter and wait till you hear the soft hissing stop. That soft hissing is the key in purging a lighter because it is not the butane but the excess oxygen in the tank that prevents the fuel from mixing and lighting properly. I personally don't "pump" the canister into it as I feel that it can insert oxygen and not fill it completely. Instead I just press the canister firmly into the lighter until I hear it hissing from overfilling(typically just a few seconds into the filling, depends on size of tank) then release it and wait for a few minutes before attempting to light it again as the gas has to warm up to room temp before being effective. Also turning the lighter to "low" while purging/filling may aid you, then after it is warmed up and ready to go, you can turn it back up to your desired flame height. Hope this helps! And welcome to the forums!

Well, in the interest of accuracy, please remember that oxygen is what causes butane and other things to burn. I think you mean to say "air" gets into the lighter. Since air is about 80/20 nitrogen/oxygen, it can dilute the fuel. If you were truly inserting only pure oxygen, you would be making a rocket.:)

[druturn]

Well, in the interest of accuracy, please remember that oxygen is what causes butane and other things to burn. I think you mean to say "air" gets into the lighter. Since air is about 80/20 nitrogen/oxygen, it can dilute the fuel. If you were truly inserting only pure oxygen, you would be making a rocket.:)

I knew I would get a little flak for that :). Don't know why I wanted to sound smart and said Oxygen when I meant air. Thanks for the correction!

[tsttm]

thanks. will keep that in mind as i refill again.

So, the jet lite 'should' produce a small flame on low right...not lighting on low is a sign of low fuel/improper refilling?

[J0eybb]

I've been searching for a Ronson locally, for about two weeks. I wound up buying the one lighter Walgreens had in stock, and it was an "Elite Brands"

[dubs chops]

What department are these in? I need to get one.

[Kreth]

What department are these in? I need to get one.
At Wal Mart, they should be in the only aisle you can buy tobacco products in. Walgreens and Rite Aid usually have them behind the counter with the tobacco products.
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[quantim0]

I've been all over my town looking for a few of these guys so I don't have to worry about losing my more expensive lighter when I am out and about. Nothing yet, hopefully I'll come across one at some point and I'll probably grab a few in case I don't see them again.

[Razorhog]

12 pack for 39.99 on eBay

[captain53]

What department are these in? I need to get one.

A lot of Walmarts do not carry them anymore. Also the ones that do carry them often run out, that happens to the Walmart close to me. Most of the time they will be hanging on a pegboard in the checkout line amongst a lot of junk including the bics. Or if they have a smoke section they will be hanging around that checkout. They are in a blue cardboard package and trust me you have to look hard to find them. Most of the employees have no clue what you are talking about if you ask them - a real surprise there! Sometimes you can find them hanging on the checkout aisles at Big Lots for $3.00 but there again hit or miss just like Walmart.

[J0eybb]

12 pack for 39.99 on eBay

Who is c***m( 0 )? This is the winning bidder on the lot.

ETA: I just sent a best offer to the guy on another lot. So we will see.

[Razorhog]

Not me!

[KenyanSandBoa]

A lot of Walmarts do not carry them anymore. Also the ones that do carry them often run out, that happens to the Walmart close to me. Most of the time they will be hanging on a pegboard in the checkout line amongst a lot of junk including the bics. Or if they have a smoke section they will be hanging around that checkout. They are in a blue cardboard package and trust me you have to look hard to find them. Most of the employees have no clue what you are talking about if you ask them - a real surprise there! Sometimes you can find them hanging on the checkout aisles at Big Lots for $3.00 but there again hit or miss just like Walmart.

A buddy of mine and I found them in the tobacco isle at Walmart. We asked an employee if they had them and they said they didn't carry them anymore, but there were a few left with all the butane bottles.

Seems like they can be a hit or miss depending on the area...

[Razorhog]

After walmart and 2 walgreens in Memphis, I found 3 at rite aid. They were not behind the counter with the cigarettes though. They were in a little section on the aisle side of an endcap.

[dubs chops]

anyone have an extra they would sell? I would be happy to pay for it and the shipping.

[JaKaacH]

anyone have an extra they would sell? I would be happy to pay for it and the shipping.

I have a one, send me your address in a PM and I'll try to get it sent out tomorrow.

[junkinduck]

anyone have an extra they would sell? I would be happy to pay for it and the shipping.

PM an address and I will send you one. Got 1/2 dozen or so in the sock drawer new in box.

[J0eybb]

Uh-oh Can we start a line? 2nd?

[dubs chops]

I have a one, send me your address in a PM and I'll try to get it sent out tomorrow.
thanks PM sent
PM an address and I will send you one. Got 1/2 dozen or so in the sock drawer new in box.

Thanks Junkinduck but I have PM'd JaKaacH

[junkinduck]

Uh-oh Can we start a line? 2nd?
send a pm with an address and I will send one out. I have one to give away.

[JaKaacH]

send a pm with an address and I will send one out. I have one to give away.

Me too:banger

[Col. Kurtz]

Watch out newbs,

I smell cordite :D

[J0eybb]

:l

Woot!

[JaKaacH]

Brett and Joe your lighter's are going out today..
No mail on Monday though so they should be there Tuesday..:tu

[junkinduck]

I sent one to Joe as well. Joe If you don't want two just pay it forward. If you do want two happy torching.

[J0eybb]

I will pass it forward. I already know of a person in the need of a reliable lighter. Once again, Thank you.

[Doza]

Ahhh, I'd love one of these lighters!! Just don't think there is anyway I could find one in Australia!

Is anybody able to help me out? I'd of course be happy to pay the postage if it made economical sense. Does anyone know if these things are 'allowed' to be shipped throgh air mail or not?

[Hot Stuff x]

I just picked up 4 of these from Amazon.com for $15.

Just go to Amazon and search for Ronson Jetlite.

[zonie]

Why is it that a cheapie that works at first seems to work forever, and the expensive ones work great for a while, then get all glitchy and unreliable? Drives me nuts!
As for the Ronson, I suggest buying a couple at least. I ordered 2 from Ronson ($5 each) and one works great, the other refused to light after the first refill. Yeah I purged a couple times, and tried all the usual drills that work. Then I took it apart trying a trick I read about to change the adjuster limit...can't tell if that worked as the lighter never lit again. I get no gas release sound when depressing the "button". But for the price, I can't complain too much.
Long live the cheap lighters!

[Hot Stuff x]

But for the price, I can't complain too much.
Long live the cheap lighters!

No doubt! It sucks either way, but it's a lot easier to shrug off a failed $4 lighter than some jewel you paid 10 times as much for. :2

[Snapperhead]

These lighters are great...only 1 problem.....They are so cheap and work so well that when I lose one I do not care.....so I have probally gone through 5-7 of them, but they are a great lighter.....

[Razorhog]

I've had one Ronson fail...after a few attempts at purging/refilling/cleaning I chunked it and opened up another. :tu

[MarioF]

The thing I learned about these is they really don't like good fuel, I use the cheapest stuff I can find to refill them and they work great!

[Don Fernando]

off topic, but Ronson is now part of Zippo

[joeobx]

DAM..mine just started messing up...no pressure, wide flame...guess I'll have to box it up and pay to ship it to Ronson for warrit.......wait a minuit, forgot, can go to Wally World and spend 3 bucks for a new one. aint Ronson's great :r

[Razorhog]

DAM..mine just started messing up...no pressure, wide flame...guess I'll have to box it up and pay to ship it to Ronson for warrit.......wait a minuit, forgot, can go to Wally World and spend 3 bucks for a new one. aint Ronson's great :r

If you're lucky enough to find them, that is. My walmart stopped carrying them.

[Kreth]

off topic, but Ronson is now part of Zippo
I wonder if that has anything to do with some Wal Marts not carrying them. Coming soon to a Wally World near you: Zippo Jet Lites, only $25... :rolleyes:
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[joeobx]

I wonder if that has anything to do with some Wal Marts not carrying them. Coming soon to a Wally World near you: Zippo Jet Lites, only $25... Uh Oh.... gotta run some errands later..... might have to see how many they got on the shelf.

[bobarian]

Try putting the fuel can in the top of the lighter, this should clean out the dirty jets. That is usually the problem when you have a wide flame.

[joeobx]

Thanks I,ll give it a try.

[Kreth]

Uh Oh.... gotta run some errands later..... might have to see how many they got on the shelf.
Yeah, I might snag a few more myself. I have mine, a herf backup, and my wife has the first one I bought over a year ago, plus I like to keep a few on hand for bombs/trades.
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[Kreth]

Just found this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/180-1899961-6934600?ref_=pd_sbs_misc_1&a=B002YBOIZ6) for those of you that can't find these locally.
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[etznova]

Nice just ordered some for myself been wanting one for awhile haven't been able to find them locally

[smottman]

Zippo has purchased Ronson

[Snapperhead]

If anyone wants.....My local has a ton of them...just picked up another 3 tonight after reading they got bought out by zippo.....I can make a run for the BOTL's that do not have access to them. Mine were $2.97 ea and shipping should be less than a dollar in a padded package.

If anyone needs access to these little gems.

I know that I am new, but just thought I would offer.....not so new on some other boards...

[Doza]

PM sent Snapperhead

[joeobx]

Try putting the fuel can in the top of the lighter, this should clean out the dirty jets. That is usually the problem when you have a wide flame.

Did the inverted can trick and the lighter works like new. Thanks for the tip.

[bobarian]

Did the inverted can trick and the lighter works like new. Thanks for the tip.

Good to hear, doenst cure all problems but if the jets are dirty this works like a charm. I thank Ratters for passing this tip on to me. :tu

[J0eybb]

Took ten days, but worth the wait. lol Thanks Again Don.

http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af63/J0eybb/IMG_4694.jpg

[junkinduck]

Took ten days, but worth the wait. lol Thanks Again Don.


I sent that thing out the 13th I guess it had to go nearly across the country. Glad it made it in good condition.
Don