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Namerifrats · 02-05-2008, 01:38 AM

I read that a few people bought the cheapo Ronson torch lighters from Wal-Mart and just put high quality fuel in them and they work perfectly fine. I'm using one that I put some "decent" fuel in, called First Light in a big yellow can. Says triple refined on it. Anyway, the torch flame only gets about a 1/4 high with the flame adjust turned all the way to high. I als some a cob pipe a little on the side, sometimes when I go to use the torch on that, when I turn the torch upside down while lit, the flame will "sputter" a bit and sometimes even go out. Whats up with that? Anyway, my torch is primarily used for cigar lighting, but shouldn't the flame be a bit higher when turned on high, and is it normal for torches to go out when turned upside down? I actually have a few different cheaper torch lighters that usually go out after a few seconds upside down.

icehog3 · 02-05-2008, 01:55 AM

I would try either Lava or Vector fuel...Triple refined fuels don't work well in torches in my experience. Nice thing about the Ronsons, for a couple bucks it ain't that big a deal to pitch 'em when they fail.

Namerifrats · 02-05-2008, 02:05 AM

Where can I find those? Most B&M's around here don't carry much in the way of butane besides the cheap stuff. I have probably just have to order them online.

uncballzer · 02-05-2008, 02:07 AM

My ronson's do that upside down thing too; they're actually pretty good for lighting a pipe; but I've found my pipe lighter--another butane Ronson, but normal flame; found it at the smoker friendly the other day (not the windproof one, but it's like a little round tube, kinda funny lookin--kinda like Icehog

).

icehog3 · 02-05-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Namerifrats

Where can I find those? Most B&M's around here don't carry much in the way of butane besides the cheap stuff. I have probably just have to order them online.

http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=246

Owner of the site is N2adventure (Mark) here on Club Stogie.

icehog3 · 02-05-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by uncballzer

kinda funny lookin--kinda like Icehog

Hi Pot....I'm Kettle.

Namerifrats · 02-05-2008, 02:20 AM

Since the torch doesn't want to work upside down much, I usually just use a regular flame lighter and draw firmly to suck them flame down into the bowl to light it up. Works everytime and the flame doesn't touch the rim.

bobarian · 02-05-2008, 02:26 AM

The problem with using a jet while holding it upside down is that the feed tube gets its fuel from the bottom. You need to turn it back upright for a few seconds to get fuel back in the tube. Vector fuel can also be found at Williams-Sonoma.
Another great alternative to the Ronson is this lighter.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4179
I have given away 12-13 of these lighters and everyone loves them. Order 3 and they are under $2/each delivered! I just ordered 10 more last night.
They also have a nice knockoff of the Blazer 207, but I havent tried that one yet.

Namerifrats · 02-05-2008, 02:37 AM

Pretty nice little firebreather for the price. I'd like to have one like that. One of the better things abou the Ronson lighter I like over my other cheap "gas station" lighters, is the flame adjust screw. The Ronson has a durable one that easily accepts any flat head. The others have this sorry ass brass cup with notches. I've already half way broken one of those with a flat head just trying to get the thing to turn either way. Looks like the type screw the one you showed me has on the bottom of it.

bobarian · 02-05-2008, 02:43 AM

It adjusts at the bottom, but I dont mess with the flame much. The biggest advantage over the Ronson is that they hold a ton more fuel and you can see when you are running low. Plus they save you that trip to WM standing in a long fokking line to buy one or two lighters.

moagm316 · 02-05-2008, 03:22 AM

Ronsons are great lighters. I love min I got it for free when I ordered some cigars from ROckys Cigar COmpany.

Namerifrats · 02-05-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

It adjusts at the bottom, but I dont mess with the flame much. The biggest advantage over the Ronson is that they hold a ton more fuel and you can see when you are running low. Plus they save you that trip to WM standing in a long fokking line to buy one or two lighters.

I don't mess with the flame much either, just when I was refilling it after purging the crap fuel out of it. About the line at Wal-Mart, when I was there I went ahead and bought 5 of the lighters. Haven't even take 4 out of the pack yet. Got them just incase I lose my first one.

bobarian · 02-05-2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Namerifrats

I don't mess with the flame much either, just when I was refilling it after purging the crap fuel out of it. About the line at Wal-Mart, when I was there I went ahead and bought 5 of the lighters. Haven't even take 4 out of the pack yet. Got them just incase I lose my first one.

I like my Ronsons as well! I think that fuel is the key with either one.