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Big Maduro 03-14-2012 10:47 PM

Does butane keep?
 
I'm looking at getting something like a five pack of butane. Will it bleed off or anything? Is there a shelf life?

Emjaysmash 03-14-2012 10:52 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Keep it out of extreme hot or cold and out of direct sunlight and you should be alright. I've have the same couple cans for years.

awsmith4 03-14-2012 10:52 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Damn a question I have never heard, nor do I have an answer. Now I'm curious

Big Maduro 03-14-2012 10:55 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
I was afraid it was a stupid question. I know propane will keep for years, I don't know much about butane.

Chainsaw13 03-14-2012 10:57 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash (Post 1591415)
Keep it out of extreme hot or cold and out of direct sunlight and you should be alright. I've have the same couple cans for years.

+1

I'm still using a can of Lava fuel that I've had at least 6+ years. Never had a lick of problems in any of my lighters over that time.

Big Maduro 03-14-2012 11:05 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Dang, that's a long time...

CigarNut 03-14-2012 11:10 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
The Lava fuel is great stuff!

SvilleKid 03-15-2012 12:02 AM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
No reason why it shouldn't. That said, it is always possible for the valve to hang up, and stay open after you use it. I've never had a butane can do that to me, but I've had 1 lb propane bottles stick open several times.

kelmac07 03-15-2012 04:56 AM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
I've been using a can of Blazer for about two years and another can of Lava for about 18months...as stated above, keep out of direct sunlight.

dave 03-15-2012 06:50 AM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1591407)
I'm looking at getting something like a five pack of butane.


Going to heat your house with it? Sorry. I'm guessing that you'll be able to answer your question better than anyone........in 15 years.....lol

I think that I'm on my third can. Possibly fourth.

I started smoking cigars in 2005 and average probably about 10+ per week.

dwoodward 03-15-2012 07:07 AM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
I would imagine that the can could lose its seal eventually. Hell, I just went camping with the buddies last summer and we used a butane lamp with a can that must have been 10 years old. It was starting to rust a little bit so I would think that would be the biggest downfall, but if you're not storing it outside, dust would be the biggest factor probably.

Chainsaw13 03-15-2012 09:44 AM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1591427)
Dang, that's a long time...

Well, it is my 2nd can of it. Went through the first, probably half way through the second. Surprising how little it takes to fill up all my lighters and I burn a lot of cigars weekly.

LigaPrivadaT84 03-15-2012 12:45 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
I've purchased a 5 pack of the Vector Quintuplus and used them slowly over the years. No problems yet.
:tu

Big Maduro 03-15-2012 05:03 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol

dwoodward 03-15-2012 05:13 PM

Re: Does butane keep?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Maduro (Post 1592088)
The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol

I just got a Black Ops double flame from CI with a purchase a month ago. I love it. It's got a pretty huge visible tank... I've been playing with it non stop and have lit a couple cigars and it's still over 3/4 full.


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