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Burner02 Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 5:56 PM EST
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Had several in the past seven years and none were worth a damn. Any recs from the pros?
jojoc Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:01 PM EST
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Ronson Jetlite - inexpensive and works great. It has a nice single-flame jet that is not too intense.
GrayBeard2 Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:07 PM EST
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Go with JJ. Jet Lites at Wally World are about three bucks. Can't beat them. Last one lasted over three years, had it so long I wore the finish off of it.
crgcpro Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:10 PM EST
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jojoc wrote:
Ronson Jetlite - inexpensive and works great. It has a nice single-flame jet that is not too intense.


Absolutely correct. I have a clear one and a red one that are at least 8 years old and both work perfectly everytime. I bet I have 40-50 lighters that I've paid $30-$100 for that don't work and most of them didn't work after the first or 2nd refill!

Pro
mikey1597 Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:45 PM EST
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Yep, those things are bulletproof. If your local The Wal-Mart dosent have them, mine does. LMK
smokestaxx Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:51 PM EST
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Bic
Burner02 Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 6:56 PM EST
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smokestaxx wrote:
Bic


That is what I have been using plus CI matches.
engletl Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 7:11 PM EST
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can't beat my Xikar with soft flame or Prometheus torch
crgcpro Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 7:20 PM EST
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The AB tabletop lighter I got for about $25 from CBID is nice for around the house or on a golf trip. Only took 34 days to arrive though!
fishinguitarman Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 7:24 PM EST
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jojoc wrote:
Ronson Jetlite - inexpensive and works great. It has a nice single-flame jet that is not too intense.





+100,000,000,000,
cacman Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 7:33 PM EST
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smokestaxx wrote:
Bic

+2
and wooden matches
dpnewell Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 8:24 PM EST
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Posts: 7,491
Vector Thundra table top, the only lighter I now use. Same as cgcpro's AB Tabletop.
smokestaxx Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 8:27 PM EST
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That AB tabletop is dope. Makes a nice little conversation piece
GIBrett Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 8:55 PM EST
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I really just need to go get a jetlite because I have the same issue every lighter I get dies after the first couple of fills and I use Xicar butane and all that crap to try to keep them from having issues.
grmcooper Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 8:59 PM EST
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Bic
crgcpro Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 9:01 PM EST
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GIBrett wrote:
I really just need to go get a jetlite because I have the same issue every lighter I get dies after the first couple of fills and I use Xicar butane and all that crap to try to keep them from having issues.


Yes get a Jetlite for everyday and travel and get a Vector or AB tabletop for the home. I haven't had to refill my table top yet and I use it every night!
raymallen Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 9:07 PM EST
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A Bic guy myself.

Does not matter how you light it, if you can taste a difference after one or two puffs, you have a palate of a god(or just maybe its all mental). Good marketing consumes the consumer.
wheelrite Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 9:14 PM EST
Joined: 11-01-2006
Posts: 50,119
for everyday...

Ronson Jetlite...
$5 and use triple refined gas...
DaQueenBeez Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 9:32 PM EST
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Another vote for Ronson jet lite ...
cwilhelmi Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 10:04 PM EST
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For home I use a Blazer Spitfire, usable for creme brule and welding as well. For travel I have a colibri quantum trifecta that was a gift, great triple flame and holds a lot of gas. Still have a can an a half of lava 5x refined butane left, the butane quality is more important than the lighter IMO.
wheelrite Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 10:08 PM EST
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cwilhelmi wrote:
For home I use a Blazer Spitfire, usable for creme brule and welding as well. For travel I have a colibri quantum trifecta that was a gift, great triple flame and holds a lot of gas. Still have a can an a half of lava 5x refined butane left, the butane quality is more important than the lighter IMO.


That's a crack pipe torch,,

Those aren't used in Polite Society,,,

whip
Propadope61 Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 10:53 PM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Had several in the past seven years and none were worth a damn. Any recs from the pros?

Need a jet lite??

Send me your addy

Found a couple of cases the other day

[email protected]
csgamecock Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Aug 7 2012, 11:54 PM EST
Joined: 05-08-2012
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+1 On the Ronson Jetlite , I've got about 10 to 15 various Colibri, Vector, and 1 or 2 Xicar that after the first couple if fills went to chit (even after bleeding them several times)
Jamie (ZRX) sent me the Ronson in our trade and I love it.
damoonz63 Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 12:14 AM EST
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hendrix alec bradly torch with xikar butane
GIBrett Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 12:28 AM EST
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Walmart here I come!
njstone Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 12:34 AM EST
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For a cheapie, I recommend the Madelaine single-torch. It's a push-button style, like the S.T. Dupont except it's on the front instead of the side. I've been using it for 3 years now, and it works great. No idea how much it cost because Tuck gave it to me (thanks again, bro!), but he said it was cheap, so probably sub-$20.

I've never used a Ronson Jetlite, but obviously there is a lot of love for those.

As far as pricy ones, I have a Xikar triple torch that I got here which I love, and an S.T. Dupont Mini that is really awesome--it's tiny, which has both pros and cons (perfect pocket/short travel lighter).

I typically light my cigars with the triple torch then use the single for touch-ups (i'm stupid about burn, so I touch up pretty often).
hoosierash Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 1:12 AM EST
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I use a Ronson if outdoors ..... Otherwise a Bic seems to work just fine .
cwilhelmi Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 7:01 AM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
That's a crack pipe torch,,

Those aren't used in Polite Society,,,

whip


I love it, char the foot well, puff and it is done.
Buckwheat Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 11:48 AM EST
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$100 bills.
KNOF Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 12:32 PM EST
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Posts: 4,480
I always have a box of Cigar Bid Matches handy! Don't leave home without them, heheheee!
DAD300 Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 12:34 PM EST
Joined: 12-08-2011
Posts: 109
Bernzomatic ($14) self lighting on the back deck...haven't had to change the bottle in two years!

Ronson JetLite in the pocket/car.

I've had it with expensive lighters. They all seem fragile!

If the lighter cost more than a nice cigar, you wasted your money!
mikey1597 Offline
#32 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 1:35 PM EST
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Posts: 14,162
Hey Carl, You got a good lighter?
z6joker9 Offline
#33 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 1:38 PM EST
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Whoever had that clear plastic hand grenade lighter at the fishnherf knew what he was talking about (bill?). I picked up a similar $2 lighter and it works better than anything short of a tabletop.
hnixon12 Offline
#34 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 1:51 PM EST
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Forget about all that has been said above........Xikar Ecllipse II is theee best lighter ever....its triple flame!

I light my Padilla 1932's just fine with it!
Rut-Ro! Offline
#35 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 4:57 PM EST
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jojoc wrote:
Ronson Jetlite - inexpensive and works great. It has a nice single-flame jet that is not too intense.


+1. For $2.89, they are great. They even have four different styles. I always have a few at the house and when someone comments on one, I gift them one.
soundta Offline
#36 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 5:20 PM EST
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Posts: 669
jojoc wrote:
Ronson Jetlite - inexpensive and works great. It has a nice single-flame jet that is not too intense.


Another vote here I use them all the time unless I'm going out then it's a S.T. niether has failed yet.

-Jerry
rumraider Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 6:06 PM EST
Joined: 08-05-2012
Posts: 727
I've got something called an "eternity" lighter that I picked up for $15 at my local B&M (look at me talking like a vet). It's a great lighter because it's a torch AND a soft flame. It's hard to explain how it works but if you open it a torch comes out the top middle, or you can push down a lever on one side and a soft flame comes out the top left.

I cant copy and paste the picture but here's a link I found (I dont know this seller so dont flame me for shilling). Anyway, I end up toasting the end of my cigar with the torch then using the soft flame to really get a perfect light.
http://www.buylighters.com/Eternity-Dual-Flame-Lighter-and-Punch-Cutter_p_1073.html#
Burner02 Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 6:07 PM EST
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Thanks for all the recs. Applause Dropped by Wally World this afternoon and grabbed two of the Jetlites, one for the pocket and one for the golf bag. Seems to be a steal at $2.98 ea.

Will keep the bic and CI matches for around the house and as back-up.
jojoc Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 6:42 PM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Thanks for all the recs. Applause Dropped by Wally World this afternoon and grabbed two of the Jetlites, one for the pocket and one for the golf bag. Seems to be a steal at $2.98 ea.

Will keep the bic and CI matches for around the house and as back-up.



neat lighter for the pipe and cigar smoker. Being a punch guy, I like the built the built-in punch.

years ago I had a pipe lighter that had a removable 3-way tool. really liked it, but lost it on a backpacking trip.
CelticBomber Offline
#40 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 7:13 PM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Had several in the past seven years and none were worth a damn. Any recs from the pros?


Please PM me your mailing address and I'll throw in a Ronson and maybe a few cigars to try it out on. Thanks;-p

CelticBomberHerfing
Guido099 Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 7:43 PM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Thanks for all the recs. Applause Dropped by Wally World this afternoon and grabbed two of the Jetlites, one for the pocket and one for the golf bag. Seems to be a steal at $2.98 ea.

Will keep the bic and CI matches for around the house and as back-up.


Remember to keep quality butane in it!
Don't use Ronson fluid in your Ronson lighter lol!
Herfing
BDS12 Offline
#42 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 7:48 PM EST
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mikey1597 wrote:
Yep, those things are bulletproof. If your local The Wal-Mart dosent have them, mine does. LMK


None here, appreciate it if you can slide me one, although still using the one I got for Xmas
njstone Offline
#43 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 8:47 PM EST
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hnixon12 wrote:
Forget about all that has been said above........Xikar Ecllipse II is theee best lighter ever....its triple flame!

I light my Padilla 1932's just fine with it!


Yea, pretty sure that's the one I have. Great lighter. I use it almost excessively to light my cigars, and use a single torch for touch-ups. I will use a single torch to light if it's a really thin ring gauge, though, since the triple will scorch the wrapper.
mikey1597 Offline
#44 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 8:57 PM EST
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BDS12 wrote:
None here, appreciate it if you can slide me one, although still using the one I got for Xmas


AOK
chemyst Offline
#45 Posted: Wed, Aug 8 2012, 9:23 PM EST
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Posts: 1,674
I've been using Ronson fuel in my Jetlite for
over a year, with zero problems.

Try the Blazer PB-207.

Chemyst Cool
Propadope61 Offline
#46 Posted: Thu, Aug 9 2012, 11:02 AM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Thanks for all the recs. Applause Dropped by Wally World this afternoon and grabbed two of the Jetlites, one for the pocket and one for the golf bag. Seems to be a steal at $2.98 ea.

Will keep the bic and CI matches for around the house and as back-up.


your lose.
There was an Opus X that was attatched to the ronson I would have sent you
m j toal Offline
#47 Posted: Thu, Aug 9 2012, 11:35 AM EST
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njstone wrote:
For a cheapie, I recommend the Madelaine single-torch. It's a push-button style, like the S.T. Dupont except it's on the front instead of the side. I've been using it for 3 years now, and it works great. No idea how much it cost because Tuck gave it to me (thanks again, bro!), but he said it was cheap, so probably sub-$20.

I've never used a Ronson Jetlite, but obviously there is a lot of love for those.

As far as pricy ones, I have a Xikar triple torch that I got here which I love, and an S.T. Dupont Mini that is really awesome--it's tiny, which has both pros and cons (perfect pocket/short travel lighter).

I typically light my cigars with the triple torch then use the single for touch-ups (i'm stupid about burn, so I touch up pretty often).


Couldn't agree more.

Although I do have a couple Ronsons. Decent little lighter for the price.

My Xikar triple flame torch is great. Out of all my torches, it's my go-to for toasting.

I also am a freak about burn and also touch up with a single torch.
Burner02 Offline
#48 Posted: Thu, Aug 9 2012, 12:48 PM EST
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Propadope61 wrote:
your lose.
There was an Opus X that was attatched to the ronson I would have sent you



Story of my life, figured that the postage would have been more than the lighter was worth.

Thanks anyway.
GIBrett Offline
#49 Posted: Thu, Aug 9 2012, 7:26 PM EST
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I got my jetlite yesterday. Lets hope it works as good as all of yours!
Propadope61 Offline
#50 Posted: Fri, Aug 10 2012, 1:38 AM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Story of my life, figured that the postage would have been more than the lighter was worth.

Thanks anyway.

A $50.00 cigar wasn't worth the postage?????
Dont remember asking for you to send money.

Silly noobs.


Just remember to purge the lighter everytime you go to fill it.
Some of the new ones need to be reset on the flame adjustment.
you got my e mail if you need the help. Thats all I do now is repair lighters from 2:00 am to 6:00 am
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