whats the most reliable lighter? - Page 3

Bunker · 12-03-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bishjd123

Ronson. A 3-4 dollar lighter with great reliability. I've been using my for over a year without any problems.

I buy them when I find them in Wallyworld. Best $3 you can spend.

captain53 · 12-03-2010, 08:56 AM

Ronson Jet-Lite is the most reliable I have used and only $3 when you can find them at the Walmart which is getting very difficult to do, but last time they had a load I bought a dozen just in case I live a long time. Lots of nicer, fancier, more ergonomic, prettier, more expensive, larger flame, and on and on choices but none more reliable.

But - none of them are reliable without High Quality Fuel!!!! I have had best results with Vector and it is available in large cans at a reasonable price.

ucla695 · 12-03-2010, 11:45 AM

I love my Blazer PB-207. I can always depend on it!

YMMV

ucla695 · 12-03-2010, 11:48 AM

I'm with everyone on the 5x fuel. Vector and Lava have worked well for me.

Mr B · 12-03-2010, 11:55 AM

Its definetly not a pocket lighter, but I got one of these a few months back and it works great. Not one single problem so far.

http://www.amazon.com/Iso-Tip-7978-E...1402287&sr=8-1

Ferrari5180 · 12-03-2010, 12:12 PM

The blazer little buddy is a piece of crap. I suggest when you see it, you turn around and run the other way.

12-03-2010, 12:43 PM

I've had a Xicar for a few years. It's a double torch and I really like the warranty. I also have had one of those $2 Ronsons for a couple years and it's still working. I did have to clean my Xicar with a toothbrush the other day...now it works good again.

BeerAdvocate · 12-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Cant beat a Ronson for the price

12-03-2010, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

Kreth · 12-03-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelergar

Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

The one here just has the Ronson fuel (which I've used without issue in several of my Jet Lites).
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captain53 · 12-04-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelergar

Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

No, usually only found at B&M's or Online. My local B&M sells a 320 ml can for $7.95. They sell it at a lot of online shops, also at Amazon.com.

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thegoldenmackid · 12-03-2010, 10:39 PM

I get bashed for this al the time... but my Colibri Boss II is by far my most reliable lighter. Guess I got the one that worked.

Pat1075 · 12-03-2010, 11:41 PM

my xikar havana because whenever it breaks they give me a new one or my dupont ligne 2 because it never breaks

12-03-2010, 11:49 PM

Ok, ok, I'll bite on this and give my

Xikar NXT. The customer service from Xikar is second-to-none (not to mention the lifetime warranty) and I'm a huge fan of single-torch lighters above that of the dual or triple flame. Why, you're probably wanting to ask? (or not lol) It's simply because when I'm toasting the foot of my cigar, too many sources of flame-age will not only toast the foot, but scorch the sides as well.

Now if you're on a budget, let me echo the sentiments of every other BOTL and his mom who has posted the same thing and recommend the Ronson Jetlite. They're $2.94 at the local Walmart here and you're lucky they're out because I just checked before posting this as I was gonna bomb your arse with one!

Tim (smokeyscotch) handed me one at a herf in Birmingham two or three years ago and I've never been the same. I miss seeing Tim around here, but I'll never forget that act of kindness. Sorry to get sentimental, but has anyone heard from him lately?

Bill86 · 12-03-2010, 11:52 PM

Yeah I had a ronson but somehow it got lost somewhere, haven't found one sense but I use to light up A LOT of cigarettes with it. It was great for highway chain smoking.

12-04-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Yeah I had a ronson but somehow it got lost somewhere, haven't found one sense but I use to light up A LOT of cigarettes with it. It was great for highway chain smoking.

Bill, I gotta come clean and admit....I heard you were using my favorite cigar lighter for *cringe* cigarettes, and I had to take it from you and give it to someone who wouldn't abuse it any longer.

Bill86 · 12-04-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by auburnfan1980

Bill, I gotta come clean and admit....I heard you were using my favorite cigar lighter for *cringe* cigarettes, and I had to take it from you and give it to someone who wouldn't abuse it any longer.

So that's where it went! I lost so many cheap cutters and lighters I thought the interstate was eating them. I figure I'm done about 20-50 bics, 2 ronsons and 3-5 cheap cigar cutters. Oh and probably a zippo or two.

BTcigars · 12-04-2010, 03:07 PM

What, no love for Caran d'Ache? It will be the best couple thousand dollars you spend, lol.

Honestly I have to go with Xikar because of their warranty and their customer service. If you still need something cheaper but with a lifetime warranty, check out Jetline. I dont know how their customer service is though.

thegoldenmackid · 12-05-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BTcigars

What, no love for Caran d'Ache? It will be the best couple thousand dollars you spend, lol.

What's a precision flame limiter? lol.

BTcigars · 12-06-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoldenmackid

What's a precision flame limiter? lol.

Its pretty cool actually, it is engineered so that the flame stays at the desired size despite if it is even low on fuel. If you use a flint lighter, you know how it can be annoying to keep playing with the flame adjustment. Still a damn expensive lighter! lol

12-03-2010, 08:56 AM	#2
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Ronson Jet-Lite is the most reliable I have used and only $3 when you can find them at the Walmart which is getting very difficult to do, but last time they had a load I bought a dozen just in case I live a long time. Lots of nicer, fancier, more ergonomic, prettier, more expensive, larger flame, and on and on choices but none more reliable. But - none of them are reliable without High Quality Fuel!!!! I have had best results with Vector and it is available in large cans at a reasonable price.

12-03-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I love my Blazer PB-207. I can always depend on it! YMMV

12-03-2010, 11:48 AM	#4
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I'm with everyone on the 5x fuel. Vector and Lava have worked well for me.

12-03-2010, 11:55 AM	#5
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Its definetly not a pocket lighter, but I got one of these a few months back and it works great. Not one single problem so far. http://www.amazon.com/Iso-Tip-7978-E...1402287&sr=8-1

12-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#6
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? The blazer little buddy is a piece of crap. I suggest when you see it, you turn around and run the other way.

12-03-2010, 12:43 PM	#7
jbo57 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I've had a Xicar for a few years. It's a double torch and I really like the warranty. I also have had one of those $2 Ronsons for a couple years and it's still working. I did have to clean my Xicar with a toothbrush the other day...now it works good again.

12-03-2010, 02:07 PM	#8
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Cant beat a Ronson for the price __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-03-2010, 04:48 PM	#9
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Thanks for the info. Do they sell the Vector 5x at walmart as well?

12-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#12
thegoldenmackid Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 19 Trading: (0)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? I get bashed for this al the time... but my Colibri Boss II is by far my most reliable lighter. Guess I got the one that worked.

12-03-2010, 11:41 PM	#13
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? my xikar havana because whenever it breaks they give me a new one or my dupont ligne 2 because it never breaks

12-03-2010, 11:49 PM	#14
auburnfan1980 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Ok, ok, I'll bite on this and give my Xikar NXT. The customer service from Xikar is second-to-none (not to mention the lifetime warranty) and I'm a huge fan of single-torch lighters above that of the dual or triple flame. Why, you're probably wanting to ask? (or not lol) It's simply because when I'm toasting the foot of my cigar, too many sources of flame-age will not only toast the foot, but scorch the sides as well. Now if you're on a budget, let me echo the sentiments of every other BOTL and his mom who has posted the same thing and recommend the Ronson Jetlite. They're $2.94 at the local Walmart here and you're lucky they're out because I just checked before posting this as I was gonna bomb your arse with one! Tim (smokeyscotch) handed me one at a herf in Birmingham two or three years ago and I've never been the same. I miss seeing Tim around here, but I'll never forget that act of kindness. Sorry to get sentimental, but has anyone heard from him lately?

12-03-2010, 11:52 PM	#15
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? Yeah I had a ronson but somehow it got lost somewhere, haven't found one sense but I use to light up A LOT of cigarettes with it. It was great for highway chain smoking.

12-04-2010, 03:07 PM	#18
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: whats the most reliable lighter? What, no love for Caran d'Ache? It will be the best couple thousand dollars you spend, lol. Honestly I have to go with Xikar because of their warranty and their customer service. If you still need something cheaper but with a lifetime warranty, check out Jetline. I dont know how their customer service is though. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.