Lighter Fix Tips

MTB996 · 10-15-2008, 05:08 PM

Great info thanks.

What about refilling prior to being totally empty. I refilled my Blazer when about at 10% (upcoming long trip) with high quality butane, but it now has trouble staying lit. I didn't want to purge it as it is full now, but might give it a try.

thanks for all your continued help.

N2Advnture · 10-16-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MTB996

Great info thanks.

What about refilling prior to being totally empty. I refilled my Blazer when about at 10% (upcoming long trip) with high quality butane, but it now has trouble staying lit. I didn't want to purge it as it is full now, but might give it a try.

thanks for all your continued help.

Prior to refilling any lighter, I have found that it is best to turn the flame all the way down. Then wait a few minutes (5) before relighting and adjusting the flame up.

This seems to work the best at preventing an air bubble from being trapped.

I hope this helps

~Mark

kgoings · 10-16-2008, 07:48 AM

Update I did the 'shake while purging' and bingo my Zippo Blu is fixed!

THANKS!

N2Advnture · 10-16-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Update I did the 'shake while purging' and bingo my Zippo Blu is fixed!

THANKS!

Sweet, so I am the man?!

Glad to help bro

~Mark

kgoings · 10-16-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by N2Advnture

Sweet, so I am the man?!

Glad to help bro

~Mark

Yes! You da man!

awsmith4 · 10-16-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N2Advnture

Sweet, so I am the man?!

Glad to help bro

~Mark

Yes you are my friend

BlackDog · 10-16-2008, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the tips Mark.

Ashcan Bill · 10-16-2008, 10:34 AM

I have one particular PB-207 I've given up on and just last week I placed it back in it's box and threw in the towel.

It ignites, flames nicely for a second or two, sputters, and dies on a consistent basis. I've purged it. I've blown it out with compressed air. I use Vector 5x refined fuel. I've adjusted it every which way. It's been back to the factory during the warranty period, which is now expired. It's just a bad apple.

Luckily my other two PB-207s work fine.

10-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Lighter Fix Tips Great info thanks. What about refilling prior to being totally empty. I refilled my Blazer when about at 10% (upcoming long trip) with high quality butane, but it now has trouble staying lit. I didn't want to purge it as it is full now, but might give it a try. thanks for all your continued help.

10-16-2008, 07:48 AM	#3
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Lighter Fix Tips Update I did the 'shake while purging' and bingo my Zippo Blu is fixed! THANKS!

10-16-2008, 10:22 AM	#7
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Lighter Fix Tips Thanks for the tips Mark. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-16-2008, 10:34 AM	#8
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: Lighter Fix Tips I have one particular PB-207 I've given up on and just last week I placed it back in it's box and threw in the towel. It ignites, flames nicely for a second or two, sputters, and dies on a consistent basis. I've purged it. I've blown it out with compressed air. I use Vector 5x refined fuel. I've adjusted it every which way. It's been back to the factory during the warranty period, which is now expired. It's just a bad apple. Luckily my other two PB-207s work fine.