Cheap torch with BIG tank?

shopkins82 · 06-12-2013, 01:40 PM

I'm going on a couple of golf trips this summer. I'm in need of a lighter than can hold enough butane for lighting, relighting, and touching up 3-4 sticks per round for 3-4 guys... probably the equivalent of lighting 20+ sicks on a single tank.

Is there anything out there that can do this in the sub-$15 range? Preferably something from DealExtreme since I'm wanting to order another lighter and some cell phone cases from there also.

I was looking at this one but I'm guessing it might have 1/2 the capacity I need? I like the included punch as well.

http://dx.com/p/seat-style-windproof...-silver-144537

Would the above have any more capacity than these which seem to be a known quantity around here? I could pick up 2 of these for the price and have one per cart.

http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

There's always this, but I'd have to pick up a can of fuel after arriving at our destination for one of the two trips for which we're flying:

http://dx.com/p/butane-jet-torch-fla...-orange-111985

Any other thoughts/ideas? Thanks!

Lockspur · 06-12-2013, 01:47 PM

http://dx.com/p/translucent-mini-but...-lighter-12142

Pick up 3 of those. Big tank, and easy to monitor when you're running out. Spend the rest on a can of butane.

jetsman2806 · 06-12-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

http://dx.com/p/translucent-mini-but...-lighter-12142

Pick up 3 of those. Big tank, and easy to monitor when you're running out. Spend the rest on a can of butane.

i actually picked up one of those today and a Butane refill.

Blak Smyth · 06-12-2013, 01:49 PM

There is no better lighter for the money than this one IMHO.
I need no other lighters.

longknocker · 06-28-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

There is no better lighter for the money than this one IMHO.
I need no other lighters.

Thanks For The Recommendation, Brother!

Mine Came In Today! Awesome Lighter!

emopunker2004 · 06-12-2013, 01:51 PM

I'm a big fan of these
http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

chaase321 · 06-13-2013, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

I'm a big fan of these
http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

Ordered 5 of these last year (about 8 months ago), finally had the first one break 3 days ago. Best $3 I spent!

Adjustable flame, not too large to carry in a pocket, holds huge amounts of fuel, and lasts longer than my Xikar ever could.

shopkins82 · 06-12-2013, 01:55 PM

Right now I'm leaning towards 3 of the SKU 1320... this way there's one per cart and a backup (along with a couple of Black Ops Kilos, Jetlites, etc in my golf bag) and I can give one to each of my 3 playing partners at the end of the trip.

Roughly how many sticks might we be able to light from a full 1320?

emopunker2004 · 06-12-2013, 01:56 PM

First thing i did with the 1320 is take a dremel to the thing to cut the stupid chain off!

AdamJoshua · 06-12-2013, 02:09 PM

So you would like ONE lighter that can handle 20 or so sticks and touch ups if needed with one filling. I know this is not butane and that is an issue but it also fits your needs, not your pocket, but your needs.

but seriously I would suggest something more along the lines of this ... they are bigger than a pocket lighter just for the reason you listed.

dunng · 06-12-2013, 02:13 PM

Jet 1300-C works great, just ordered a bunch a few weeks ago...

shopkins82 · 06-12-2013, 02:14 PM

2 or 3 of the DX 1320 should handle the 20 sticks + touchups, correct?

Something tells me TSA might question me on the giant Zippo

emopunker2004 · 06-12-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopkins82

2 or 3 of the DX 1320 should handle the 20 sticks + touchups, correct?

Something tells me TSA might question me on the giant Zippo

yes

shopkins82 · 06-12-2013, 02:19 PM

Sounds like a plan... I have a couple of the "mini" version from Meritline, just never had a herf-on-the-go reason to get the bigger one. Having three for the trip and then giving one to each of my playing partners at the end will be a nice touch.

emopunker2004 · 06-12-2013, 02:20 PM

keep in mind shipping isnt going to be very speedy

shopkins82 · 06-12-2013, 02:21 PM

I've got until July for the trip where we're flying. Our trip next weekend we'll be driving so I can just take my two Black Ops Kilos and a can of King Butane along... there will only be 2 of us smoking on that trip anyway, and only 1 round of golf.

bstarrs · 06-12-2013, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the tips in this topic. my Xikar lighter just croaked and i need a replacement and don't feel like spending the money on another Xikar.

czerbe · 06-12-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bstarrs

Thanks for the tips in this topic. my Xikar lighter just croaked and i need a replacement and don't feel like spending the money on another Xikar.

Send it back to XIKAR!!!!!!!

emopunker2004 · 06-12-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czerbe

Send it back to XIKAR!!!!!!!

This

captain53 · 06-12-2013, 06:42 PM

Best deal anywhere, been using one for 3 years, works great in the wind, will light anything made and holds enough fuel for a couple of months regular use. Only negative is the throttle valve is not the greatest of precision instruments. Bright orange so hard to misplace. All for under $10!

http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html

Other good choices are Ronson Jet Lite for under $4 at Walmart and the Blazers for around $35 which are high quality. Jet Lite has a lower fuel capacity which might prove a negative for your needs but hell just take 2 or 3 of them to make sure you don't run out.

06-12-2013, 01:40 PM	#1
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Cheap torch with BIG tank? I'm going on a couple of golf trips this summer. I'm in need of a lighter than can hold enough butane for lighting, relighting, and touching up 3-4 sticks per round for 3-4 guys... probably the equivalent of lighting 20+ sicks on a single tank. Is there anything out there that can do this in the sub-$15 range? Preferably something from DealExtreme since I'm wanting to order another lighter and some cell phone cases from there also. I was looking at this one but I'm guessing it might have 1/2 the capacity I need? I like the included punch as well. http://dx.com/p/seat-style-windproof...-silver-144537 Would the above have any more capacity than these which seem to be a known quantity around here? I could pick up 2 of these for the price and have one per cart. http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320 There's always this, but I'd have to pick up a can of fuel after arriving at our destination for one of the two trips for which we're flying: http://dx.com/p/butane-jet-torch-fla...-orange-111985 Any other thoughts/ideas? Thanks!

06-12-2013, 01:47 PM	#2
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,391 Trading: (31)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? http://dx.com/p/translucent-mini-but...-lighter-12142 Pick up 3 of those. Big tank, and easy to monitor when you're running out. Spend the rest on a can of butane. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-12-2013, 01:49 PM	#4
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? There is no better lighter for the money than this one IMHO. I need no other lighters. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

06-12-2013, 01:51 PM	#6
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? I'm a big fan of these http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320 __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-12-2013, 01:55 PM	#8
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? Right now I'm leaning towards 3 of the SKU 1320... this way there's one per cart and a backup (along with a couple of Black Ops Kilos, Jetlites, etc in my golf bag) and I can give one to each of my 3 playing partners at the end of the trip. Roughly how many sticks might we be able to light from a full 1320?

06-12-2013, 01:56 PM	#9
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? First thing i did with the 1320 is take a dremel to the thing to cut the stupid chain off! __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-12-2013, 02:09 PM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? So you would like ONE lighter that can handle 20 or so sticks and touch ups if needed with one filling. I know this is not butane and that is an issue but it also fits your needs, not your pocket, but your needs. but seriously I would suggest something more along the lines of this ... they are bigger than a pocket lighter just for the reason you listed.

06-12-2013, 02:13 PM	#11
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? Jet 1300-C works great, just ordered a bunch a few weeks ago... __________________ MassHole Banter

06-12-2013, 02:14 PM	#12
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? 2 or 3 of the DX 1320 should handle the 20 sticks + touchups, correct? Something tells me TSA might question me on the giant Zippo

06-12-2013, 02:19 PM	#14
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? Sounds like a plan... I have a couple of the "mini" version from Meritline, just never had a herf-on-the-go reason to get the bigger one. Having three for the trip and then giving one to each of my playing partners at the end will be a nice touch.

06-12-2013, 02:20 PM	#15
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? keep in mind shipping isnt going to be very speedy __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-12-2013, 02:21 PM	#16
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? I've got until July for the trip where we're flying. Our trip next weekend we'll be driving so I can just take my two Black Ops Kilos and a can of King Butane along... there will only be 2 of us smoking on that trip anyway, and only 1 round of golf.

06-12-2013, 02:29 PM	#17
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: Cheap torch with BIG tank? Thanks for the tips in this topic. my Xikar lighter just croaked and i need a replacement and don't feel like spending the money on another Xikar.

06-12-2013, 06:42 PM	#20
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: Cheap torch with BIG tank? Best deal anywhere, been using one for 3 years, works great in the wind, will light anything made and holds enough fuel for a couple of months regular use. Only negative is the throttle valve is not the greatest of precision instruments. Bright orange so hard to misplace. All for under $10! http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html Other good choices are Ronson Jet Lite for under $4 at Walmart and the Blazers for around $35 which are high quality. Jet Lite has a lower fuel capacity which might prove a negative for your needs but hell just take 2 or 3 of them to make sure you don't run out.