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Old 01-20-2017, 04:07 PM   #1
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Picked this off Amazon after coming across a review video of it. It really is a tank, that's all I can say so far. Looking forward to giving it a try tomorrow in above-freezing temperatures.
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Old 01-20-2017, 04:08 PM   #2
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Looks good, enjoy it
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Old 01-20-2017, 04:30 PM   #3
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Looks good, enjoy it
Thanks Remo, it will be my first torch lighter in many years
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Old 01-20-2017, 06:35 PM   #4
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I like it.
Nice pickup, brother!!!
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Default Re: Sikaro Typhoon triple torch

Look forward to hearing a review tomorrow, and a follow up in a couple months. Always good to see how they work after a couple fillups.
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Old 01-21-2017, 08:36 AM   #6
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Look forward to hearing a review tomorrow, and a follow up in a couple months. Always good to see how they work after a couple fillups.
I always found that to be the issue with my torches in the past. They grew weaker and weaker with every refill... I use Ronson butane fuel but maybe I'll have to shell out for something a little cleaner
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Default Re: Sikaro Typhoon triple torch

See if you can find a product called "Whip-It".
It is refined in S.Korea by the largest butane processor in the world.
It is also refined 9x. I put Ronson or Xigar in a lighter and I have to turn up the flame after using whip it, and vice versa.
It really is a noticeable improvement in burn, and it is usually cheaper that any of the others.

Also, as a side note, a product that falls right in between these 2 in terms of burn is Weller, which supplies butane for gas soldering devices. However it is not cheap.
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See if you can find a product called "Whip-It".
It is refined in S.Korea by the largest butane processor in the world.
It is also refined 9x. I put Ronson or Xigar in a lighter and I have to turn up the flame after using whip it, and vice versa.
It really is a noticeable improvement in burn, and it is usually cheaper that any of the others.

Also, as a side note, a product that falls right in between these 2 in terms of burn is Weller, which supplies butane for gas soldering devices. However it is not cheap.
Thanks for the tip. Doesn't look too pricey on Amazon, I will order a case if Ronson begins to fail me
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Default Re: Sikaro Typhoon triple torch

Righto. The debut performance of this lighter was a success, exceedingly so. I very quickly became aware of my unfamiliarity with the strength of a triple torch. The effectiveness of the built-in punch in the foot of the lighter turned it into an ideal all-in-one tool for cigar prep. After some quick fiddling I was able to get an even toast in about 3 seconds, which remained so throughout the entirety of the stick. The punch wasn't as sharp as I am used to, but a little more effort yielded the expected result.

So far, I like it very much.
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Very good.

Again, I'm awaiting your review after a couple months of regular use.
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Old 02-07-2017, 12:13 PM   #11
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Default Re: Sikaro Typhoon triple torch

Sparker died after about a week of use. No answer from the company and I'm not holding my breath. I picked up a Regal triple torch with a lifelong warranty instead. Take a pass on the Sikaro
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Sparker died after about a week of use. No answer from the company and I'm not holding my breath. I picked up a Regal triple torch with a lifelong warranty instead. Take a pass on the Sikaro
That's too bad, thanks for the test though.
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Sorry It Didn't Work Out. Another Reason For Always Buying Xikar With Their Lifetime, "No Questions Asked", Warranty!
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That's the way she goes. It's a pertty paperweight at least
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Too bad about the lighter, on amazon you can just tell them it's crap and you want to return it and at least you'll get your money back. A lot of the time Amazon doesn't even want the time back and they tell you to keep it.

That being said I'm a big fan of Ronson el'cheapo torch lighters that you can get for just under 4 bucks at Walmart.

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Too bad about the lighter, on amazon you can just tell them it's crap and you want to return it and at least you'll get your money back. A lot of the time Amazon doesn't even want the time back and they tell you to keep it.

That being said I'm a big fan of Ronson el'cheapo torch lighters that you can get for just under 4 bucks at Walmart.

Thanks for the tip, I may try to get a refund for it. I've searched far and wide for those Ronson Jetlites (highly recommended elsewhere as well) but I'm afraid they aren't available in Canadian stores.
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I redact my previous statements. Me, being the silly fool that I am, forgot the necessity of purging torch lighters. Once I did that, all is fine again. Jumped the gun a bit, I've corrected my amazon rating and will report back when she eventually dies for good
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I redact my previous statements. Me, being the silly fool that I am, forgot the necessity of purging torch lighters. Once I did that, all is fine again. Jumped the gun a bit, I've corrected my amazon rating and will report back when she eventually dies for good
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I redact my previous statements. Me, being the silly fool that I am, forgot the necessity of purging torch lighters. Once I did that, all is fine again. Jumped the gun a bit, I've corrected my amazon rating and will report back when she eventually dies for good
Excellent, talk to you in a couple weeks.
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Excellent, talk to you in a couple weeks.
Glad to have the team behind me with this one
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