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.
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06-28-2015, 04:19 PM #11Hairy Cigar Fairy
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06-28-2015, 04:44 PM #12Rhymes with "seed"
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Don't shake the can either. You'll mix up the propellant and the butane.
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06-28-2015, 05:54 PM #13Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
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Really? My can says to shake before filling.
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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 threadsNever attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
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06-28-2015, 08:09 PM #15Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
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06-29-2015, 10:09 AM #16Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
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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.
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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. Originally Posted by 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...
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