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Old 07-28-2008, 06:08 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Re: My experience with lighters while on vacation.

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Originally Posted by wilblake View Post
I've had good luck with a Colibri Talon I received as a gift three years ago, and ST Dupont X-tend from last year.

The trick, atleast for me, is that they are properly purged before refilling. Once I figured that out, I haven't had any issues.

Colibri now has an "Eternal Flame Warranty" as of August 1st.
And I guess that is what frustrates me even more-I use the good butane and have spent countless time purging the tanks and re-filling them. It has just been frustrating. I appreciate everyone's comments-at least I'm not totally crazy!
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