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Dobbs · 04-02-2003, 11:24 AM

I feel like an idiot

- I cannot get my lighter to work.

It ran out of butane(sp?) last night - so I stopped by the local Walgreens to pick up a can for refilling the torch. I followed the instruction on the bottle....I tipped the can upside-down to fill it - held it for maybe 5 seconds - nothing - tried another 5 to 10 seconds - nothing - tried again for at least 30 seconds - nothing.

Can anyone help this idiot out???

BTW - This is a lighter I got in a combo deal from cigarbid...if that means anything - maybe its just a cheap lighter

Thanks

,
Dave

mannish · 04-02-2003, 11:29 AM

IDTIOT#2 got his from bargain humdiors and has the same problem. too cheap (5.99) to return so basically I sepnd 5.99 for a disposable lighter

The Solo trek from BH is working OK

I was an idiot to buy a triple flame lighter (any brand) I don't need three flames to light a cigar

Good luck on yours I gave up on mine.

jefslat · 04-02-2003, 11:30 AM

Question. Did you "bleed" the lighter before you tried to fill it? If not, sometimes there's enough back-pressure to prevent the butane from entering the lighter. Take a toothpick and press on the fill valve on the lighter until it stops "hissihg."

Another question. What kind of butane did you buy? If you went to Walgreens, you probably got the red/white can (Ronsonol, I think). This butand is "oily" and tends to plug lighters. Go to a tobacconist and get a can of Vector or Lava or, if they don't have anything else, Colibri.

If these two things don't work, then it's probably the lighter. You might want to visit Bargain Humidors for reliable and affordable lighters.

I do not work for, own in any part, or have any financial interest in Bargain Humidors, btw.

Herfin Bigdog · 04-02-2003, 11:38 AM

ditto what jefslat said.

Another thing to do every once in a while is too use a can of compressed air and give the lighter nozzle a few 1-2 second blasts of air. This helps to clear out any ash or other particles that may have accumulated there.

MetsFan · 04-02-2003, 11:43 AM

My Idiot lighter is very reliable and has sexy pictures on it.

love_this · 04-02-2003, 11:44 AM

Yep, jefslat is right again.

I used to have trouble with my torches until I figured out the bleeding thing. My first cheapie knockoff I bought at my local shop is still going strong.

Dobbs · 04-02-2003, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefslat

Question. Did you "bleed" the lighter before you tried to fill it? If not, sometimes there's enough back-pressure to prevent the butane from entering the lighter. Take a toothpick and press on the fill valve on the lighter until it stops "hissihg."

Another question. What kind of butane did you buy? If you went to Walgreens, you probably got the red/white can (Ronsonol, I think). This butand is "oily" and tends to plug lighters. Go to a tobacconist and get a can of Vector or Lava or, if they don't have anything else, Colibri.

If these two things don't work, then it's probably the lighter. You might want to visit Bargain Humidors for reliable and affordable lighters.

Thanks Jeff.

I'll try all the things you've mentioned. Yes - it was Rosnol

Email sent too.

Dave

mannish · 04-02-2003, 11:51 AM

"You might want to visit Bargain Humidors for reliable and affordable lighters."

If you do, don't buy the cheap ones. I have tried Vector, Lava & Collbri fuel I have bled it numerous times. It ain't gonna happen.

Like I said the Solo Trek from BH has worked fine but don't buy the real affordable ones

The Orion Space is the one I can't make work. Sold as-is no warranty

jefslat · 04-02-2003, 12:03 PM

Len, talk to Mike about it. I have one of those Space lighters and the only trouble I have with it is that it uses the fuel up too quickly...

lazyskills · 04-02-2003, 12:05 PM

I always feels like an idiot by smoking with disposable lighters. I find it most economic and won't feel anything if it is lost.

04-02-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
Dobbs Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 361	Idiot #1 needs help refilling triple flame lighter I feel like an idiot - I cannot get my lighter to work. It ran out of butane(sp?) last night - so I stopped by the local Walgreens to pick up a can for refilling the torch. I followed the instruction on the bottle....I tipped the can upside-down to fill it - held it for maybe 5 seconds - nothing - tried another 5 to 10 seconds - nothing - tried again for at least 30 seconds - nothing. Can anyone help this idiot out??? BTW - This is a lighter I got in a combo deal from cigarbid...if that means anything - maybe its just a cheap lighter Thanks , Dave __________________

04-02-2003, 11:30 AM	#3
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 38,917	Question. Did you "bleed" the lighter before you tried to fill it? If not, sometimes there's enough back-pressure to prevent the butane from entering the lighter. Take a toothpick and press on the fill valve on the lighter until it stops "hissihg." Another question. What kind of butane did you buy? If you went to Walgreens, you probably got the red/white can (Ronsonol, I think). This butand is "oily" and tends to plug lighters. Go to a tobacconist and get a can of Vector or Lava or, if they don't have anything else, Colibri. If these two things don't work, then it's probably the lighter. You might want to visit Bargain Humidors for reliable and affordable lighters. I do not work for, own in any part, or have any financial interest in Bargain Humidors, btw. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

04-02-2003, 11:38 AM	#4
Herfin Bigdog Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bowie, MD; US of A Posts: 7,577	ditto what jefslat said. Another thing to do every once in a while is too use a can of compressed air and give the lighter nozzle a few 1-2 second blasts of air. This helps to clear out any ash or other particles that may have accumulated there. __________________ Bryan To me, a cigar is more than a good smoke; it is a way of life. I love them! And it killed George Burns at 100, so don't give me any crap about health! -- Bert Sugar, Sports Writer

04-02-2003, 12:03 PM	#9
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 38,917	Len, talk to Mike about it. I have one of those Space lighters and the only trouble I have with it is that it uses the fuel up too quickly... __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

04-02-2003, 11:29 AM	#2
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	IDTIOT#2 got his from bargain humdiors and has the same problem. too cheap (5.99) to return so basically I sepnd 5.99 for a disposable lighter The Solo trek from BH is working OK I was an idiot to buy a triple flame lighter (any brand) I don't need three flames to light a cigar Good luck on yours I gave up on mine.

04-02-2003, 11:43 AM	#5
MetsFan Herf God Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 12,223	My Idiot lighter is very reliable and has sexy pictures on it.

04-02-2003, 11:44 AM	#6
love_this Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,424	Yep, jefslat is right again. I used to have trouble with my torches until I figured out the bleeding thing. My first cheapie knockoff I bought at my local shop is still going strong.

04-02-2003, 11:51 AM	#8
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	"You might want to visit Bargain Humidors for reliable and affordable lighters." If you do, don't buy the cheap ones. I have tried Vector, Lava & Collbri fuel I have bled it numerous times. It ain't gonna happen. Like I said the Solo Trek from BH has worked fine but don't buy the real affordable ones The Orion Space is the one I can't make work. Sold as-is no warranty

04-02-2003, 12:05 PM	#10
lazyskills Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Home Posts: 664	I always feels like an idiot by smoking with disposable lighters. I find it most economic and won't feel anything if it is lost.