Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Cigar Forums > Accessory Discussion / Reviews

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-14-2012, 10:47 PM   #1
Big Maduro
Adjusting to the Life
 
Big Maduro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
First Name: Mike
Location: Ohio
Posts: 479
Trading: (14)
Army (Served With Honor)
Big Maduro will become famous soon enough
Default 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?
Big Maduro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 10:52 PM   #2
Emjaysmash
The Hebrew Hammer
 
Emjaysmash's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: M.J.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 7,025
Trading: (76)
Emjaysmash is a splendid one to beholdEmjaysmash is a splendid one to beholdEmjaysmash is a splendid one to beholdEmjaysmash is a splendid one to beholdEmjaysmash is a splendid one to beholdEmjaysmash is a splendid one to behold
Default 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.
__________________
Emjaysmash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 10:52 PM   #3
awsmith4
Simple Pleasures - 2oL
 
awsmith4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Albert
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Posts: 4,602
Trading: (111)
HUpmann
awsmith4 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Damn a question I have never heard, nor do I have an answer. Now I'm curious
awsmith4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 10:55 PM   #4
Big Maduro
Adjusting to the Life
 
Big Maduro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
First Name: Mike
Location: Ohio
Posts: 479
Trading: (14)
Army (Served With Honor)
Big Maduro will become famous soon enough
Default 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.
Big Maduro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 10:57 PM   #5
Chainsaw13
Møøse bites can be nasty
 
Chainsaw13's Avatar
14
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
First Name: Bob
Location: The Enchanted Mitten
Posts: 7,023
Trading: (96)
Bolivar
Chainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Emjaysmash View Post
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.
__________________
My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.
Chainsaw13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 11:05 PM   #6
Big Maduro
Adjusting to the Life
 
Big Maduro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
First Name: Mike
Location: Ohio
Posts: 479
Trading: (14)
Army (Served With Honor)
Big Maduro will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Dang, that's a long time...
Big Maduro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2012, 11:10 PM   #7
CigarNut
F*ck Cancer!
 
CigarNut's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
First Name: Michael
Location: Clermont, Florida
Posts: 18,038
Trading: (111)
RA
CigarNut has disabled reputation
Default Re: Does butane keep?

The Lava fuel is great stuff!
__________________
Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags?

2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.
CigarNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 12:02 AM   #8
SvilleKid
Yes I am a Pirate
 
SvilleKid's Avatar
7
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W
Posts: 2,776
Trading: (52)
SvilleKid has disabled reputation
Default 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.
__________________
Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.
SvilleKid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 04:56 AM   #9
kelmac07
Resident Maduro Whore!!
 
kelmac07's Avatar
6
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
First Name: Mac
Location: Newport News, VA
Posts: 27,322
Trading: (218)
Bolivar Army (Retired)
kelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond reputekelmac07 has a reputation beyond repute
Default 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.
__________________
Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"
kelmac07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 06:50 AM   #10
dave
Have My Own Room
 
dave's Avatar
5
 
Join Date: May 2011
First Name: Dave
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,180
Trading: (15)
Partagas Navy (Retired)
dave is a jewel in the roughdave is a jewel in the roughdave is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Maduro View Post
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.
dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 07:07 AM   #11
dwoodward
Gentlemen, you may smoke!
 
dwoodward's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Derrick
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,868
Trading: (26)
HUpmann
dwoodward will become famous soon enoughdwoodward will become famous soon enough
Default 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.
dwoodward is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 09:44 AM   #12
Chainsaw13
Møøse bites can be nasty
 
Chainsaw13's Avatar
14
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
First Name: Bob
Location: The Enchanted Mitten
Posts: 7,023
Trading: (96)
Bolivar
Chainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to beholdChainsaw13 is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Maduro View Post
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.
__________________
My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.
Chainsaw13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 12:45 PM   #13
LigaPrivadaT84
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Does butane keep?

I've purchased a 5 pack of the Vector Quintuplus and used them slowly over the years. No problems yet.
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 05:03 PM   #14
Big Maduro
Adjusting to the Life
 
Big Maduro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
First Name: Mike
Location: Ohio
Posts: 479
Trading: (14)
Army (Served With Honor)
Big Maduro will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Does butane keep?

The first thing I need to do is stop using this double torch Lol
Big Maduro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-15-2012, 05:13 PM   #15
dwoodward
Gentlemen, you may smoke!
 
dwoodward's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Derrick
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,868
Trading: (26)
HUpmann
dwoodward will become famous soon enoughdwoodward will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Does butane keep?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Maduro View Post
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.
dwoodward is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.