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dannyboy 10-20-2008 04:10 PM

Lighter issue
 
I have had a Colibri lighter for years now. I know, I know, everyone bashes Colibri, but this thing has been great and super reliable for 4+ years, besides it was a gift from my GF. The issue is that when I fill the lighter, the fill valve stays pressed down slightly, allowing the butane to leak back out of the lighter. I bleed the lighter fairly often and use good lighter fluid. Anyone know a fix for this? Do I need to get a new lighter? Will Colibri service this (I have no warranty or purchase info)? Any help would be great.

Old Sailor 10-21-2008 12:33 PM

Re: Lighter issue
 
Try a drop of rubbing aclohol around the stem, if there is any dirt there it may clean it out.:2

Lucky_Hippo 10-21-2008 02:31 PM

Re: Lighter issue
 
I jumped on their web site and as far as I can figure, Colibri only has a one year warranty. Since there is a sentimental attachment to the lighter I'd give them a call if the rubbing alcohol doesn't work. It probably won't be free since it's no longer covered by warranty, however, they may still repair it for a fee.

Or

Xmas is around the corner, maybe it's time to ask your GF for a new one.

:ss

MTB996 10-21-2008 03:33 PM

Re: Lighter issue
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo (Post 25438)
Xmas is around the corner, maybe it's time to ask your GF for a new one.

:ss

Wise....ask for a blazer (not pretty, but functional).

Pipe&Cigar 10-26-2008 11:43 AM

Re: Lighter issue
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MTB996 (Post 25587)
Wise....ask for a blazer (not pretty, but functional).

Blazer PB-207 best running lighter and holds a TON of Fuel. It is a torch not the soft flame so that may be something you are not interested in?

Good Luck

STYX&STONED 10-30-2008 11:20 AM

Re: Lighter issue
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Sailor (Post 25139)
Try a drop of rubbing aclohol around the stem, if there is any dirt there it may clean it out.:2

Tried that one once for the same reason and it desolved the seal and will no longer hold any gas for any amount of time. Try warm water and a tooth pick.


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