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07-10-2022, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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Lighter filling issues
So, i have a Xikar 509BK Inpress single torch flame lighter, and a HONEY BADGER QUAD FLAME TORCH LIGHTER, and with Neon 11x and Colibri 1928 Premium butane, I'm unable to get either to fill with the can nozzle or any adapters that each comes with. Have also tried having the flame height adjustment to several different levels as i see that mentioned with a lot of lighters.
They have been completely purged of any butane or air, and the Honey Badger was brand new, and the Xikar was lightly used at most, so nearly brand new. I was told by the vendor i got the Honey Badger from that she fills hers with the same Colibri butane with no adapter just fine. Seems unlikely i got 2 defective lighters from different sources, so anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I can fill my cheap Lotus Vertigo Cyclone triple flame torches and several others with either type of butane just fine. I'm at a complete loss as to the problem and solution. Thanks, Sean Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk |
07-11-2022, 06:53 AM | #2 | |
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07-11-2022, 07:48 AM | #3 | |
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Yeah, that's why I bought the Colibri butane and it doesn't fill just these 2 still, even though the person who generously sent me the quad torch said that's what she uses to fill hers. Either brand, with or without any adapters, just doesn't fill them and i dont see or hear any movement, leak, etc of the butane. It doesn't even spray out around the fill stem as if the can was being depressed but not the fill stem which is very odd. I at a complete loss. Real shame as both are nice lighters. Seriously considering passing them on in a bomb in the hopes the recipient is able to fill and use them as i hate seeing nice lighters going to waste. Which 2 brands did you try? I have Neon 11x (which is very cheap but seems very clean as i have used it on the same lighter for years and there wasn't even a hint of residue on the flame nozzles), and the Colibri Premium fuel, both of it work fine on my cheapo lotus Vertigo Cyclone triple flame torch lighters and a couple single jet unknown brands that I was given that have the names of different nc cigar makers on them. I friggin love cigars |
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07-13-2022, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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I buy the $5 torches at Maxwell's and if they don't want to take a refill, a new one is $5 away. Of course, I only buy 3-4 a year.
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07-13-2022, 01:00 PM | #5 | |
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Just odd that the more expensive ones i was generously given dont want to fill no matter what I try I friggin love cigars |
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07-13-2022, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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20+ years ago I was starting out and wanted a good lighter and cutter. Neither worked out. I get pissed when a $75 lighter or cutter underperforms. $5...not so much. Different strokes. And there's nothing wrong with that.
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07-13-2022, 07:35 PM | #7 |
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I recommend the Xikar fuel. When I switched to it I stopped having lighter issues.
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07-14-2022, 06:14 AM | #8 | |
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Unfortunately not the case for me with it or my trusty Neon 11x which is cheap, but i have used it exclusively in a lighter for several years straight and not the slightest hint of impurities buildup or residue. When i eventually need to get more fuel i will give the Xikar a try and see if it fits properly and will fill the 2 with issues. I friggin love cigars |
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07-14-2022, 06:22 AM | #9 | |
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I do spend a little extra money for a good cutter as they tend to be sharper, and remain so, for a long time, and a bad cut always leads to a peeling wrapper in my experience, but my Colibri i currently use was only $40 and was a Christmas present. I friggin love cigars |
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07-25-2022, 08:42 AM | #10 | |
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