Lighter replacement

Garen B

Well my 4 to 5 month old Colibri lighter has given me nothing but problems since I bought it. Its a Colibri Quantum Triumph, the side silver grip on it started getting wobbly a week or two after I bought it and finally came unscrewed last week, the hinge no longer stays closed because the spring decided to break as I was opening it and it has started to get really hot around the button while I'm lighting a cigar with it so much so that I cant light a cigar properly without burning myself. Basically, do you guys have any fairly cheap (less than 50$) recommendations on lighters. I poked around an old post and I think joe mentioned something about a conversion kit for a zippo, if so is it worth getting? Sorry for being hard on the eyes but this does not want to format for some reason.

j0z3r

I use this lighter here CLICK, and it has been a solid performer for me. The cool thing about this lighter is that it has a soft flame and a torch flame.

bbc020

I use a Vector TriForce, it runs through fuel like a V8, but construction is solid as a rock. I took it apart the other day to get a look under the hood, and everything seems to be simple and clean. I can usually ignite 6-7 stogies before its time to refuel and it is takes up some premium real estate in my pocket, but is effective and yet to begin to fall apart. The cigar punch built in the bottom is great when I'm in a bind also. I did order a Z-plus insert for my Zippo, but haven't yet put it to use. I'll give it a try and let ya know.

brettman

I've been using a Blazer EVO Dual Torch Lighter. It really burns through fuel because of the dual flame, but it has a built-in cigar punch. I never use the punch, but it's nice to have around if I forget my cutter. The thing is like a rock too, I can't imagine breaking it if I tried.

leonard

I use a Xikar Exodus and this sucker is bullet proof. It has a natural flame and lasts about a month between refills.

rusirius

madurofan

dep691

I find myself using matches instead of lighters more and more lately.

Rob1110

phobicsquirrel

Scrambler

I have a half dozen or so butane lighters. Lately the one I've been using most is my Prometheus Magma, but the one I can most consistently rely on is my converted Zippo. I got the Z-Plus as a gift, and I just switch it back and forth between my different Zippo cases.

kuzi16

sane

I also use the same lighter as Kuzi16, but its new.

jaytothen

I have a few Colibri's, but I don't care for them at all. My favorite: a $3 Ronson from Wal-Mart. It's never not lit for me. Kinda sad a $3 lighter beats my $35-40 ones but it does, every time.

Big Dean

dep691:

I find myself using matches instead of lighters more and more lately.

I usually use matches to light my cigar around the edges and if by doing so I light a good portion of the center also, I will just finish it with matches ( usually about 4 matches to light it entirely). Otherwise I light the outside with matches and finish it off with my torch lighter. The lighter I use is the cigar.com torch lighter. I just looked at the lighters section and it's not there anymore. I got it a while back for free for spending like $75 or something in that ballpark. I've had no problems with it except it wont light unless the flame is turned up pretty high. But it does the job.

idrivea9

kuzi16

Garen B

urbino

Garen B:

I ended up going with a Rocky Patel lighter

I've never even heard of such a thing. Do post a photo.

Garen B:

do I have to poke the inlet valve?

Ahem.

rusirius

urbino:

Garen B:

I ended up going with a Rocky Patel lighter

I've never even heard of such a thing. Do post a photo.

Garen B:

do I have to poke the inlet valve?

Ahem.

Just keep in mind if you poke the outlet valve you should never switch back and forth between the inlet and the outlet...

kuzi16

urbino

rusirius:

Just keep in mind if you poke the outlet valve you should never switch back and forth between the inlet and the outlet...

So true. A lesson best not learned the hard way.

Garen B

Here it is in all its shinyiness

urbino

Handsome lighter, Geebee. Thanks for the pic.

idrivea9

urbino

I've never heard it before, but it's possible. Anything that works based on vapor pressure is going to be affected to some degree by altitude. I wouldn't just accept what the guy told you as an answer, though. I'd talk to the manufacturer.

kuzi16

j0z3r

kuzi16

makes sense

idrivea9

urbino

I'd still contact the manufacturer.