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Just got a shipment of about ten lighter from these guys. Only half of them worked. Two of the power touches lit but were soft flame as they do not hold pressure. Two leak fuel to the point they are empty about an hour after filling them. Other ones work great though. So definitely ymmv but when they work they are pretty nice.
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:c swear that a minute after posting this I was playing with the one I jsut filled and same issue happened, won't stop spewing fuel, and it won't light. Seriously?

Gonna fiddle with it a bit more.

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I love DX for some things (pocket knives, jammer) but have had no luck with their lighters. One even coughed up a fireball and took my knuckle hair with it. Grooming the manly way...

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Had same happen with one of mine 2 weeks ago (a triple torch).

Comparing latest batches (this year) and those from years past the new ones seem to be made from thinner (and much lower quality) plastic and definitely seem loose and badly put together. Most likely a different factory (Chinese now contracting Mongolia to make these to bring the cost down?).

Shipping delays wise, looks like when you order 20+ units and they force you to pay a bit more for air mail delivery they do arrive much, much quicker. 3 weeks versus 3 months for me, this year.

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Just bought five (5). Do they arrive empty?

Z-Man

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Yep, empty. I ordered five a couple months ago and the one I opened is pretty much the only lighter I use, unless it's a pretty small ring gauge. No clue if the other four work. I guess I'll find out when I break or lose this one.

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I need to order more. I gifted some and lose a couple.

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Thanks Cornrow,

What fuel did you use? Also any words of wisdom on how best to fill it the first time?

Thanks,

Z-Man

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Vector is fine. 2 large cans from CI for $12 and free shipping. Will last you a long time.

Fill as any other lighter.

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I used some xikar butane that I had, but I'm not sure if the type of fuel would matter a whole lot in a lighter like this. It might, but I don't think so. In a more expensive lighter I would be inclined to use better butane, but I bet these would take any of it.

Nope, no trick to filling them that I know of. The first time I filled it I just put a little bit in to make sure it worked and didn't leak any of it, but that's the only thing.

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I would buy a bunch of these in a heart beat....if only they shipped butane to APOs :(

The only stuff I can get is low quality generic stuff from the NEX. I have to refill my current torch after about 5 cigars.

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I feel your pain. FWIW, fill it with any generic fuel available, they will work, if not as efficiently. They have good size tanks and I can't imagine them lasting for just 5 cigars. Wish we could figure out how to ship fuel cans to you guys.

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Adam here is what has worked for me. Cedar strips. Light the strips and then light the cigar with the strips. When you place an order for cigars just ask them to include some of the cedar sheets for packaging. Hate to see you ruin a good lighter with the butane you find over there. If not the PX has Bic lighters and they still get the job done.

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Would you guys suggest these lighters over a Ronson Jetlite?

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I would not!!:)

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IMO, definitely. Have both, multiples of both, and only use DealExreme these days.

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I'm going to try and find a Ronson around here, I know I couldn't find one anywhere in chicago.

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If you don't find one let me know. ;)

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Yeah, I might order a couple anyways and give it a try. The worst that can happen is I put them away and use them when I get home.

Yeah, I have a ton of matches that I have been using. I never thought about asking for some cedar, that is a great idea. :tu