Butane Pipe Lighters

[hobie1dog]

When a fuel has to be refined 5 times, what does that say about the entire refining process? :crazy:

 

[joshy]

I've not tried a pipe lighter yet, but I have been using a Djeep which is pretty nice. It's like a Bic, but a better quality build.

Though seeing those lighters with the tamper/poker/knife stuff on it - Incredibly tempting 8O

 

[hobie1dog]

Does the DJeep last longer than a BIC?

 

[joshy]

I've only been using mine a few days. It's not as tall as a BIC, but much wider and seems as though it holds a good bit more fluid. The thing I like about it most is that it's got plenty of thumb room, and just feels incredibly sturdy.

 

[hawk60ce]

does BIC, or any other brand for that matter, make any lighters anymore that are not 'child-proof'? meaning you don't have to turn the spark wheel and then hit the gas. you just press down on the button and it lights, much like the pipe lighters. i have two pipe lighters but they seem to be empty at the same time.

 

[highstump]

Actually, my favorite thing about the Zippo is that "MADE IN U.S.A." stamping on the bottom of the case.

 

[colcolt]

I'm still not having much luck. I filled up the other day and by this afternoon(about 3-4 smokes) it's empty again. I think I have a $45 paper weight and will go back to my Zippo Pipe lighter or matches.

 

[gwtwdbss]

I received my Colibri Butane Fuel - 5X REFINED today. It made all the difference in the world in my Xikar Pipeline. I have a much better flame now. :D

 

[ohiopuffer]

I only use Vector butane it is refined 5 times and it has never given me a problem.I would try purging the lighter and refilling it.That doesn't seem like many lights at all and I thought Xikar was supposed to make pretty decent lighters.I use a Corona Old Boy myself and it has been great.

 

[markw4mms]

I used to use Ronson butane, and had mixed results with it. I have since switched to Xikar Purofine butane, and it works much better. I got an 8oz can for under $10 at my local B&M, not a bad deal. No more cheap butane for me!

 

[colcolt]

I only use Vector butane it is refined 5 times and it has never given me a problem.I would try purging the lighter and refilling it.

I tried that a couple times. The instructions say to fill for five seconds. I did that and then waited a few more seconds and did it again for three seconds. I'm wondering if I shouldn't just refill until it starts spewing back like my old Ronson use to do.

 

[ssjones]

I'm wondering if I shouldn't just refill until it starts spewing back like my old Ronson use to do.

That is exactly what I do.