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11-02-2011, 02:07 PM | #21 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
You can pick up a Xikar Element double torch for around $45 on Amazon. Personally, I love this lighter. Mine has proven to be durable as hell.
http://www.amazon.com/Xikar-XIKAR-El.../dp/B000JEOHZ6 I also own two Vector Urbano lighters that I carry around as my "day-to-day" these days. Well sized and they hold a decent amount of fuel, they're a cheap triple torch. The only downside is the lid doesn't hinge as far away as I'd like, but I can live with that. http://www.amazon.com/Vector-Urbano-.../dp/B002WDDXQ6
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11-02-2011, 02:38 PM | #22 | |
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http://xikar.com/products/lighters/crossover/
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11-02-2011, 02:48 PM | #24 | |
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What constitutes 'good' fuel, if you don't mind? I've been using Xikar, but wondering if I could go to some other form of butane that isn't as expensive. |
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11-02-2011, 02:59 PM | #26 | |
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$59 shipped http://www.stogietorch.com/Ever%20Torch%20models.html under "Browse the models to find the right one for you."
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11-02-2011, 03:00 PM | #27 | |
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I heard that Lava is very good and am trying that out -- so far so good (even better than Vector). It takes time to find out if a fuel is good or not -- the goal is to find a good enough fuel so that the lighter's jets do not get clogged over time.
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11-02-2011, 03:34 PM | #28 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
Granted my torch lighters were all kit/freebie deals, but the only 100% reliable lighter I have is my mini table top crack torch marketed in supermarkets as a creme brulee torch. This is mine here
It works great for stogies, and other herbs, and some quick welding or soldering if need be. Not terribly portable though ;-) |
11-02-2011, 03:38 PM | #29 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
i just use zippo butane in mine. no need to use high end butane in a 4 dollar lighter. if it clogs i throw it out.
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11-02-2011, 04:52 PM | #30 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
Cigarbid, particularly check the combo packs with 5-packs and lighters or the special deals.
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11-04-2011, 12:14 PM | #32 |
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Blazer all the way.
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11-04-2011, 05:30 PM | #34 | |
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I returned a lighter 3 times and still not happy with it. I gave up. Costing me more to keep sending it in.
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11-04-2011, 11:46 PM | #35 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
I had a pb207 for 5 or 6 years. I recently replaced it with the Blazer Little Buddy. It worked for about a month before it died. When I had the shop I bought it from send it in for repair Blazer told them they were considering dumping the lifetime warranty and replacing it with a 2 year plus a $25 repair fee but they would "do me a favor" and replace it for free. I'm done with Blazer. My next lighter will be a Xikar Tech.
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11-13-2011, 02:08 PM | #38 |
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Add another vote to fuel being the chief reliability factor.
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11-27-2011, 03:06 AM | #39 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
I own a number of lighters simply from having money to burn and boredom and must say none are as reliable than my Xikar Element. The Blazer is a sure bet also.
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11-27-2011, 08:53 AM | #40 |
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Re: Reliable Torch Lighter?
I bought a new one on Friday, and this may be my last lighter purchase.
No pic yet, but I found this image on the net, it fits my entire hand, lighter is huge and only $25!
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