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irratebass
09-15-2011, 09:06 PM
Ok WTF? None of my lighters will keep fuel for more than a day, and this is after bleeding them out and refilling them....what the heck am I doing wrong?

I got nice 3 flame lighter with a punch in the bottom that I absolutely love (because of the punch I won't lie)only cost $11 & two Ronson's from Mac and Eric that I really like too, but if I can't keep fuel in them what's the point?

I use Ronson fuel too, I know it's not the best, but it should be ok right?

I need help here people It's really starting to irritate me and I am not enjoying my smokes because I am in fear of losing all my fuel and have to refill.
Drez
09-15-2011, 09:11 PM
i have a few ronsons and believe it or not they would give me issues when using the ronson fuel. i bought a bottle of xikar fuel at the b&m and refilled them and have had zero issues. this also hold true to my other lighters....
Col. Kurtz
09-15-2011, 09:17 PM
This helped me out quite a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780JfSc0g4M&feature=player_embedded
chippewastud79
09-15-2011, 09:18 PM
Get yourself a Colibri :tu
Bill86
09-15-2011, 09:20 PM
Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.
Ogre
09-15-2011, 09:53 PM
Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.

:tpd: The fuel does make a difference!!!!
irratebass
09-16-2011, 03:39 AM
This helped me out quite a bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=780JfSc0g4M&feature=player_embedded

Thanks everyone,

Col. This is exactly what I have been doing....so looks like I need to get some REAL fuel.:tu
longknocker
09-16-2011, 04:30 AM
Thanks everyone,

Col. This is exactly what I have been doing....so looks like I need to get some REAL fuel.:tu

Here You Go, Brother! :) Use The Latest Free Shipping Link Noted On The Forum.:tu Should Clear Up Your Problems!

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=M-BUT2-2&stext=vector%20fuel
kelmac07
09-16-2011, 07:13 AM
Fuel is the key...STOP using that Ronson fuel. Get you a couple cans of Vector (CI has them two cans for $ 12.95). :2
Blak Smyth
09-16-2011, 08:00 AM
Yes, gotta get good fuel! I had all these same issues!
CigarSquid
09-16-2011, 08:04 AM
I got the vector fuel.. Way better. I have a vector 2 flame lighter bought from my B&M, Crap.. always sending it in for repairs.

I was gifted a Ronson.. Filled it with Vector fuel.. Wonders!!!!
irratebass
09-16-2011, 09:03 AM
Here You Go, Brother! :) Use The Latest Free Shipping Link Noted On The Forum.:tu Should Clear Up Your Problems!

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?item=M-BUT2-2&stext=vector%20fuel

Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.
lawrand
09-16-2011, 09:34 AM
Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

If it is a noob issue, then I am guilty too. I have been having the same exact issue as you. Thanks for posting this. The answers are a big help.
Blak Smyth
09-16-2011, 09:44 AM
Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

Did you just use the word "recockulous"?:r
WittyUserName
09-16-2011, 10:22 AM
Very cool! Thanks one and all! Sorry for being such a noob, I know how to fill a lighter and for it to be refilled daily is recockulous.....i just knew there had to be something wrong and I love all my lighters and I shouldn't need to replaced yet.

Thanks again everyone.

BAHAHAHAHAHA I love that you used that word. I use it daily in conversation and people don't even notice it. I have a few other I will have to throw in here. :banger-(P:D:tu:=:
irratebass
09-16-2011, 11:02 AM
Yep I always say reCOCKulous :ss
CigarSquid
09-16-2011, 11:03 AM
I used it that way too.
irratebass
09-17-2011, 08:52 AM
Off to the B&M to get me some fuel.
Whee
09-17-2011, 09:25 AM
3 flame lighters use a lot of fuel. If you smoke alot, I could see refilling daily. After our herf at WyGuy's, my dual flame was almost empty.
irratebass
09-17-2011, 11:27 AM
3 flame lighters use a lot of fuel. If you smoke alot, I could see refilling daily. After our herf at WyGuy's, my dual flame was almost empty.

I see your point, but I only smoke one a day and on the weekends MAYBE 2-3, so only smoking 1 a day I shouldn't have to refill daily right?

Here is what I bought, and I just refilled all my lighters and guess what? They didn't light, so I tried it again and now they light.....weird man, I think I need someone to show me how to do this.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/photobucket-4784-1316276905908.jpg
Whee
09-17-2011, 11:34 AM
I see your point, but I only smoke one a day and on the weekends MAYBE 2-3, so only smoking 1 a day I shouldn't have to refill daily right?

Here is what I bought, and I just refilled all my lighters and guess what? They didn't light, so I tried it again and now they light.....weird man, I think I need someone to show me how to do this.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/photobucket-4784-1316276905908.jpg

Sounds like a herf....:hm
irratebass
09-17-2011, 11:39 AM
I'm down, just say where and when! :tu
BlindedByScience
09-17-2011, 12:18 PM
Get Vector, Xikar or Lucienne butane. Everything will go much smoother.
The fuel makes a huge difference. I have two Blazer torches (one was "confiscated" by the wife), two other cheapo butane torch lighters, and some butane candles that are really nice. The brands listed are great, agreed. I use King butane (http://www.kingbutane.com/) and can recommend it highly. Big thing here is that King is very reasonably priced. I bought a 12 case of their big cans for $34.95 (shipping extra) and use it in all my butane torches and candles. Never a problem, works great.

Purge your lighter before filling, use good fuel, NOT Ronson...!! 99% of all problems go away if you follow those steps.

Good luck - N.F.H.
BlindedByScience
09-17-2011, 12:20 PM
......Here is what I bought, and I just refilled all my lighters and guess what? They didn't light, so I tried it again and now they light.....weird man, I think I need someone to show me how to do this....
That's actually pretty common. The fuel will be very cold after the fill; give them 10 mins or so to warm up to room temperature and try again. Should be good to go then.
irratebass
09-17-2011, 02:03 PM
That's actually pretty common. The fuel will be very cold after the fill; give them 10 mins or so to warm up to room temperature and try again. Should be good to go then.

I was giving them 3-5 mins since I am impatient, but they have been sitting for good hour and 1/2 let me try again.

They seem to be doing ok now....thanks all and again ;s for the noobness.

Sean...I'm still down for a herf.....get wit' me.
Whee
09-17-2011, 02:24 PM
I was giving them 3-5 mins since I am impatient, but they have been sitting for good hour and 1/2 let me try again.

They seem to be doing ok now....thanks all and again ;s for the noobness.

Sean...I'm still down for a herf.....get wit' me.

lemme shake this crud I got...:tu