Butane Refill Fuel

[jadeg001]

I have an Xikar lighter. Can I use the Cobri Butane fuel to refill it?

[DSturg369]

Originally Posted by jadeg001

I have an Xikar lighter. Can I use the Cobri Butane fuel to refill it?

Yes.

The more refined the fuel is, the better it will be for your ligter. I stocked up on Lava fuel several years ago..... Great stuff.

[fiddlegrin]

Colibri is refined 3 times I believe, which is considered to be very good.

F.Y.I. The "Vector" brand is refined an astonishing 5 times!

Either way these high quality fuels will help us avoid problems with our lighters.

Apparently, some brands of lighters have different sized fuel jets. Which theoretically, will coincide with the tendency for the jet to clog if we use less refined fuels.


I'm just sayin...

[jadeg001]

Originally Posted by fiddlegrin

Colibri is refined 3 times I believe, which is considered to be very good.

F.Y.I. The "Vector" brand is refined an astonishing 5 times!

Either way these high quality fuels will help us avoid problems with our lighters.

Apparently, some brands of lighters have different sized fuel jets. Which theoretically, will coincide with the tendency for the jet to clog if we use less refined fuels.


I'm just sayin...

Is there a way to find out if the fuel will negatively affect my lighter. Years back I bought a lighter for $90 maybe a vector, and after refilling it once it stopped working. I loved that lighter, especially because it had a v-cutter attached. I just want to make sure my new lighter won;t have the same problem.

[chippewastud79]

The more refined the better, get Vector and as long as you have a quality lighter you should never have a problem.

[LibertyToad]

I used to use Colibri fuel but had problems with it. After switching to Vector no more problems--it was like night and day. Go with a quintuple filtered fuel, it really does make a difference.

[lenivar]

The Zippo is pretti good and cheap.

[Cigar Man Andy]

Vecto has been great to me for years.

[havanajohn]

I have had it with Colibri fuel! This is the second time my Quantum Epic lighter has stopped working. Now it needs to be fixed. By the way, with Colibri going out of business, where can I send my lighter for repairs? My can of Colibri fuel is going in the trash, and I am buying A couple of cans of Vector X5 fuel.

[Herf N Turf]

Dont forget that assuming youre using decent (3x refined) fuel, the most common problem is air inside the tank. It's essential to purge your tank completely before refilling. Also, be sure NOT to shake up the fuel before recharging. This traps air inside the gas and will cause problems. I store my fuel upside down and pull the cap off the bottom and take care not to agitate it as Im filling. An ounce of prevention...

[Jack Straw]

Originally Posted by Herf N Turf

Also, be sure NOT to shake up the fuel before recharging. This traps air inside the gas and will cause problems. I store my fuel upside down and pull the cap off the bottom and take care not to agitate it as Im filling. An ounce of prevention...

I had been wondering about that. Thanks.

[Cigary]

Originally Posted by Jack Straw

I had been wondering about that. Thanks.

I started doing this a couple of years ago and what a difference. I have not had any issue with recharging any of my 10 lighters and Vector, Lava or King Fuel works great.

[wrapper23]

Originally Posted by lenivar

The Zippo is pretti good and cheap.

^ Absolutely. Great first post.

*Grades* of fuel for a butane? Good grief. I draw a line in the sand right there. I'll stick with my Zippo's. No inserts either.

[DBCcigar]

I'd stay with Colbri, Lotus, or Vector. All great fuel.

[SMOKE20]

Originally Posted by DBCcigar

I'd stay with Colbri, Lotus, or Vector. All great fuel.

Agreed