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gnukfu 10-17-2008 05:24 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 10-17-2008 05:31 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Vector Triple Refined. Never had a problem when using this!:ss

taltos 10-17-2008 08:10 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
I am now using Vector since I forgot to order more Lava on my last Atlantic order.

STYX&STONED 10-30-2008 11:27 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Have some vector but been using Lava some years now.

Bruzee 11-09-2008 03:31 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Vector or Colibri.....

GWN 11-09-2008 05:43 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Colibri, but I just ran out, so whatever I can find today.

TOB9595 11-09-2008 09:39 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Colibri, Xikar, Vector...
No experience with Lava
Tom

SilverFox 11-09-2008 10:08 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Vector Triple in all my lighters............although they all seem to be empty at once lately :D

Silound 11-09-2008 11:02 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 11-09-2008 11:05 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
colibri

Waynegro1 11-09-2008 11:28 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
LAVA, five times refined. This is the ONLY type I use and I love it!!

bigloo 11-10-2008 12:21 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Colibri or Blazer fuel. Both seem to work great in my all my torch lighters.

md4958 11-10-2008 07:21 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Lava. used to use colibri, but i have better performance from the Lava

rhythm11 11-10-2008 07:44 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 11-10-2008 08:42 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 11-10-2008 08:52 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
ZIPPO here.

ChicagoWhiteSox 05-07-2012 12:31 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Is Lava being sold anywhere?

Bill86 05-07-2012 02:31 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 05-07-2012 02:34 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86 (Post 1633106)
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 05-07-2012 07:40 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 05-07-2012 07:58 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86 (Post 1633106)
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 05-07-2012 08:01 PM

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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 05-07-2012 08:05 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1633274)
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 05-07-2012 08:07 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 05-07-2012 08:08 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1633274)
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 05-07-2012 08:27 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1633279)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86 (Post 1633282)
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 05-25-2012 10:21 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
I use Xikar butane.

Retiredguy 05-26-2012 10:15 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Xikar for me.

lenguamor 05-26-2012 12:29 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Lava or Vector. Anything that's refined more than 3 times, and isn't expensive..

alwayslit 05-26-2012 03:37 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
vector and lava

oooo35980 05-27-2012 08:07 AM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Xikar

shopkins82 01-11-2013 01:22 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 01-11-2013 01:58 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
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 01-11-2013 02:27 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
I used Colibri, but now since I've gotten nicer lighters switched to Vector

tchariya 01-17-2013 04:02 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Vector here. Only on my 2nd huge bottle.

Route 66 01-17-2013 04:13 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Another vote for Vector. :tu

OnePyroTec 01-21-2013 03:33 PM

Re: what kind of butane do you use?
 
Vector & Colibri here.


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