Refilling lighters

[Tombstone]

I had that happen when I used a specific can of xikar butane. Any lighter I filled sputtered. Xikar custoker service had me take apart 4 different lighters and adjust the adjustment dials. They claimed the can I was filling from was a different pressure than all the other xikar butanes I used. Try a different can to fill from. I just threw out the crappy can and changed brands.

[Zeede]

Don't shake the can either. You'll mix up the propellant and the butane.

[Laynard]

Don't shake the can either. You'll mix up the propellant and the butane.

Really? My can says to shake before filling.

[Emperor Zurg]

There is no propellant (and for that matter, there is no air) in a butane can. There is simply butane vapor over liquid butane) Butane IS a propellant. Butane must remain under pressure in order to be in a liquid state at room temperature.

god I'm starting to hate these lighter filling threads

[sparky426]

There is no propellant (and for that matter, there is no air) in a butane can. There is simply butane vapor over liquid butane) Butane IS a propellant. Butane must remain under pressure in order to be in a liquid state at room temperature.

god I'm starting to hate these lighter filling threads

I started it just for you

[Ilroy]

Buy a few new Ronsons...they're like 4 bucks or less. Buy stick matches...they're cheap too. Get free matches from your B&M when you buy sticks.

I'm just a wealth of great advice this morning...

[CoachDread]

Buy a few new Ronsons...they're like 4 bucks or less. Buy stick matches...they're cheap too. Get free matches from your B&M when you buy sticks.

I'm just a wealth of great advice this morning...

Or if you like something a little nicer (flame is still just a flame though) go with a Xikar. They are guaranteed for life and have phenomenal customer support.

[Deke]

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