Lighter problems

[Caleb]

While I'm not a smoker, I do use my lighter to finish off knots in my poly cord...however, just a little bit ago, my tank shattered. Anybody experienced this?

 

[woowoo2]

That looks like it will buff right out.

 

[mcolford]

While I'm not a smoker, I do use my lighter to finish off knots in my poly cord...however, just a little bit ago, my tank shattered. Anybody experienced this?

Yeah after I run them over with my truck.

So you just tried to light it and this was the outcome? Easy their Superman, it is only plastic.

 

[Bunnykid68]

U can get a Bic for a buck. Problem solved

 

[Caleb]

I require a high temp jet flame

 

[Kase]

Maybe a spark reached the fluid and ignited?

 

[chocktaw2]

I require a high temp jet flame

Get a Zippo, set you back $ 60 or so for a gas version.

 

[printcraft]

I require a high temp jet flame

Get a small cooking torch, they are refillable with a can of butane.

 

[IndyGunworks]

just soak it in some uncoiled rice, itll be fine by morning.

 

[steve666]

I require a high temp jet flame

Get whatever regular Zippo you want, then get a Z-Plus jet-flame butane conversion.

 

[halfmileharry]

I had a Scripto Vu-Tane blow up in my pocket in Paris Island in '67. Beautiful "Fish Hook" model. I bought my first real lighter at the PX the next day. A real Metal Zippo. I still have it. Worn out but afraid to send it in for fear of not getting it back.

 

[Dirc]

Huge selection of jet lighters here, free shipping, low cost. Just be aware that it will take about 3 weeks to get here. I've ordered quite a few things from here, never had a problem.

 

[Caleb]

Get whatever regular Zippo you want, then get a Z-Plus jet-flame butane conversion.

I've been reading fitment can be an issue... Anybody here who owns a zippo lighter can tell me how durable they are?

Edit: I really like this zippo blu lighter, however it's $60 bucks. Looks nice!!

http://www.elighters.com/zippo30053.html

 

[Caleb]

Also, I am glad that I found out about the tank issue the time I did instead of when I was using it...that would have been bad!

 

[Gunner52]

Really???? Ever consider a box of waterproof matches? You should have some in your go bag anyhooo. (Not a misspelling, I have spell-check) This reminds me of a guy that brought his model airplane in the shop and said he has never been able to get it off the ground. It was obvious both wings were glued back on after being torn off. I asked him if he had run over it with his car.

It never ceases to amaze me what I read in forums.

 

[Caleb]

Really???? Ever consider a box of waterproof matches? You should have some in your go bag anyhooo. (Not a misspelling, I have spell-check) This reminds me of a guy that brought his model airplane in the shop and said he has never been able to get it off the ground. It was obvious both wings were glued back on after being torn off. I asked him if he had run over it with his car.

It never ceases to amaze me what I read in forums.

Like these?

 

[Caleb]

Called the original place that I got the lighter from, was told the manufacture has a one year warranty however I have to include 7.50 for shipping and handling after paying to have it sent there. So I get it fix, buy a new one, or get a cheap $3 jet lighter from Wally mart that doesn't burn as big/hot?

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

You can get high temperature jet flame ones pretty cheap on ebay, and they're refillable with butane.