Refilling Torch Lighter

[StogieFarts]

So I have a new torch lighter that already needs refilling after a few smokes. I THINK I refilled it correctly but haven't tried it yet (since I left the house after refilling it and haven't been back).

Basically, it told me to bleed all the remaining gas from the lighter before refilling, which I did. Then it told me to turn the butane can upside down and insert the end into the bottom of the lighter, and press it into the lighter for 15-20 seconds, which I did.

However, the dude at the cigar shop that I purchased it from had told me when you refill these things, you just give it three squirts of butane and you're good to go.

So I wonder, how do you guys typically refill your torch lighters? Are there any tips for getting the maximum amount of gas in there? How do you know if it's full or only partially full? Is there a sign when filling the lighter when it's full, like the gas start hissing or pouring out?

 

[Caveman]

Basically, it told me to bleed all the remaining gas from the lighter before refilling, which I did. Then it told me to turn the butane can upside down and insert the end into the bottom of the lighter, and press it into the lighter for 15-20 seconds, which I did.

This is exactly what I do. I would add that you should let the lighter sit about a minute or so before lighting, as the butane is very cold. Basically, just let it warm up before lighting after a refill. You'll get a bit of "back spray" when it's full.

 

[cuppajack]

Is there a sign when filling the lighter when it's full, like the gas start hissing or pouring out?

Yeah... I usually fill to it starts to sputter...

The only real "trick" is to purge all the pressure from the tank before trying to refill.

 

[grateful1]

Is there a sign when filling the lighter when it's full, like the gas start hissing or pouring out?

Yeah... I usually fill to it starts to sputter...

The only real "trick" is to purge all the pressure from the tank before trying to refill.

....or purge the AIR out of it when it's full.

Even though a lighter may be newly filled....the air pocket in it may not allow the lighter to work.

Turn it upside down and with a pen or small pointy thingy...purge any air out....you'll hear a hiss, then spray(at that point STOP)!

Now try the lighter.

 

[KayakinBoy]

....or purge the AIR out of it when it's full.

Best advice ever. Air gets trapped, light starts to mess up, then you have to send it in for repair... always bleed it, and when you bleed them before filling, turn it upside down then right side up. If there is air, you'll hear it coming out.

 

[rectifythis]

15-20 seconds seems like a long time....I have a torch with a butane window and that thing is full within 3 seconds.

 

[rbbrock]

15-20 seconds seems like a long time....I have a torch with a butane window and that thing is full within 3 seconds.

Same here. I have a Blazer that holds a ton and a half of fuel, and it only takes three (sometimes less) spurts of a couple seconds to fill the transparent tank. Heed the advice above on bleeding the air out - that may be the most important aspect of caring for your lighter (well, other than not running over it with your car or some such).

 

[AngryFishH]

I am here to testify!!!

I just fixed two lighters that I thought needed to be repaired...



Thank you Gary!

 

[KeyserSoze]

I also turn it down all the way to the (-) and purge then fill a couple times. Not sure if that makes a difference but I saw it somewhere. Here's a nice link that Mark put together for all your lighter problems. http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=lighter

 

[grateful1]

I am here to testify!!!

I just fixed two lighters that I thought needed to be repaired...



Thank you Gary!

:thumbs:

 

[jacks]

So I have a new torch lighter that already needs refilling after a few smokes. I THINK I refilled it correctly but haven't tried it yet (since I left the house after refilling it and haven't been back).

Basically, it told me to bleed all the remaining gas from the lighter before refilling, which I did. Then it told me to turn the butane can upside down and insert the end into the bottom of the lighter, and press it into the lighter for 15-20 seconds, which I did.

However, the dude at the cigar shop that I purchased it from had told me when you refill these things, you just give it three squirts of butane and you're good to go.

So I wonder, how do you guys typically refill your torch lighters? Are there any tips for getting the maximum amount of gas in there? How do you know if it's full or only partially full? Is there a sign when filling the lighter when it's full, like the gas start hissing or pouring out?

I'm glad you brought up this topic. I too just got a new torch lighter. It's a cheaper spinoff of the Dupont X-tend by Savor. It has some similar physical characteristics that of the x-tend, but a fraction of the cost. Works like a charm. I even bought the Colibri butane fuel for it, cause I plan to keep it for awhile. Hopefully I won't lose it.

 

[StogieFarts]

Thanks for all the helpful tips, my brothers. I have done everything except bleed any excess air after filling it up. I will do that when I get home and a precautionary measure.

 

[beaucredo]

Thanks for all the helpful tips, my brothers. I have done everything except bleed any excess air after filling it up. I will do that when I get home and a precautionary measure.

You will want to bleed the lighter at least every other time (or every time on larger lighters) because if you dont you will get air lock, which will prevent the flame from coming out of the lighter. Bleeding will not only open up the rest of the space in the lighter, it also keeps your lighter working correctly.

 

[StogieFarts]

You will want to bleed the lighter at least every other time (or every time on larger lighters) because if you dont you will get air lock, which will prevent the flame from coming out of the lighter. Bleeding will not only open up the rest of the space in the lighter, it also keeps your lighter working correctly.

Now I'm wondering if that wasn't my problem all along. You see, the lighter just stopped lighting. I would flick it on, and the flame would come and go.....come and go.....not stay lit. However, if I left the valve open, I could clearly hear the gas coming out. Even when I was bleeding the gas to refill it, it must have made a hissing noise for a good 40 seconds, so it obviously wasn't empty. Had I known this advice earlier, I may have tried to bleed the air out through the butane intake hole and seen if that fixed the problem.

Thanks again, brothers.

 

[CalixEros]

Bah, I just throw it out and buy a new one. Let the smoke shop deal with filling it! ;-)

 

[N2Advnture]

I also turn it down all the way to the (-) and purge then fill a couple times. Not sure if that makes a difference but I saw it somewhere. Here's a nice link that Mark put together for all your lighter problems. http://www.cigarpass.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=lighter

Thanks! I was looking for that. :thumbs:

~Mark

 

[StogieFarts]

I just got home and tried to light it.....it was completely full but still had the same problems of not staying lit. I ended up turning the (-) all the way down, lighting it....then turning the (+) all the way up, lighting it......then back to a medium setting, and now it's working like a charm!