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cstcyr · 08-31-2009, 03:44 AM

Just ran out to the 24hr walgreens and 24hr CVS. Found 5-6 at CVS and grabbed one for $4.49. Seems like a really solid lighter. Should be putting it to good use as I start my first humidor.

Memitim · 08-31-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Yawgeh

I ended up having to get mine on eBay and it worked out to $5.50 at my door.

Ah well, $5.50 well spent.

Even so, still a great deal. I paid CVS price for mine and no regrets at all. If I could only have one change to it, it would be a small window next to the resevoir to see how much fuel is left as I've been caught out a couple times on fumes. There was just enough left that shaking the hell out of it gave me barely enough flame time to get lit properly. Now I just refill every two days like clockwork, even if it means wasting fuel during the bleed.

rajuabju · 09-01-2009, 08:27 PM

Well, I hate my Colibri... so I just picked up 3 of these.

Will try tonight!

nativetexan_1 · 09-03-2009, 05:30 PM

I think everybody should try these. They work great and are CHEAP (at least until Wal Mart finds out how popular they are.)

denarok · 09-06-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by totallytentative

Sorry this comes a bit late, but I found I had that issue with some lighters (my Ronson and a Nibo) and found I was just trying to run them too low. They had this sputtering/pulsing flame and had trouble staying lit. Turning up the flame level a tad solved the issue. I always purge them really thoroughly before I fill. I don't just wait until gas stops coming out, I let it sit for a bit and then purge it again.

what does purge mean and how does one do that?

i am having similar problems mine got really low so i went and bought some ronson butane fuel for $3 and tried to refill and it just won't relight it keeps sputtering?

thebayratt · 09-06-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by denarok

what does purge mean and how does one do that?

i am having similar problems mine got really low so i went and bought some ronson butane fuel for $3 and tried to refill and it just won't relight it keeps sputtering?

Where you refill it at (small tube recessed into the lighter) you have to release the air or leftover gases. I use a pocket knife blade tip and gently press the tube inward and the air/gas escapes, you can hear it. Then wait a little bit and repeat til none exits.
Think of trying to fill it with gas with air trying to escape the same hole, the air is going to win. Hince why no butane will be able to go into the lighter (refilling it). The gas chamber in the lighter needs to be as empty as possible to refill.

Cigary · 09-06-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by denarok

what does purge mean and how does one do that?

i am having similar problems mine got really low so i went and bought some ronson butane fuel for $3 and tried to refill and it just won't relight it keeps sputtering?

Here's the beauty of a Ronson Lighter,,,,I hardly ever purge the thing and only use good quality fuel,,3x or 5x butane. I know I'm supposed to "purge" and I do that with my more expensive lighters but with the Ronson,,,this thing just fires up regardless of how I refuel it. I don't use Ronson fuel as they do not refine it like the other quality butane fuels,,,spend the extra $1 and get good fuel,,it does make a difference.

commonsenseman · 09-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Hope these things are as good as you all say! Just picked up a couple at a CVS, the first one works great so far!

iRace559 · 09-11-2009, 03:58 AM

When I first refilled my Ronson I took the time to purge it in fear of breaking it and having to shell out for a new one

lol. Now I don't even bother purging it and fill it with cheap-o Ronson fuel. It still runs like a champ!

yzingerr · 09-14-2009, 02:42 AM

I cant believe that i just read 10 pages about a cheap walmart lighter.
Damn I need a life.
Going to wally world tomorrow.

mrsmitty · 09-14-2009, 02:47 AM

Got mine at CVS for $5 its now my go to lighter.

Cigary · 09-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Swear to God,,,if they had a car called the Ronson I'd buy it!

SmokeRings · 09-14-2009, 10:41 AM

this is by far the best lighter on the market for the price!!! Ive been using these for years and never had a problem, and hell, if I did, I would just toss it and get a new one!!!