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Ok, so I just got some butane to fill the lighter CurtisCr79 sent me. My fingers are frozen, but the lighter is mostly full. I'm guessing this is not the proper way to do things, so what am I missing here?!

brianetz1

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Ok, so I just got some butane to fill the lighter CurtisCr79 sent me. My fingers are frozen, but the lighter is mostly full. I'm guessing this is not the proper way to do things, so what am I missing here?!

My friend had the same issue. He go a butane can with a metal tip, he switched to one that was designed for lighters with a plastic tip like the xikar can has and he is all good

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brianetz1:

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Ok, so I just got some butane to fill the lighter CurtisCr79 sent me. My fingers are frozen, but the lighter is mostly full. I'm guessing this is not the proper way to do things, so what am I missing here?!

My friend had the same issue. He go a butane can with a metal tip, he switched to one that was designed for lighters with a plastic tip like the xikar can has and he is all good

I have the Zippo butane fluid (cause well, I had 1 option). It has the plastic tip on it. Maybe I just need more practice?!

honorknight7

brianetz1

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brianetz1:

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Ok, so I just got some butane to fill the lighter CurtisCr79 sent me. My fingers are frozen, but the lighter is mostly full. I'm guessing this is not the proper way to do things, so what am I missing here?!

My friend had the same issue. He go a butane can with a metal tip, he switched to one that was designed for lighters with a plastic tip like the xikar can has and he is all good

I have the Zippo butane fluid (cause well, I had 1 option). It has the plastic tip on it. Maybe I just need more practice?!

did you bleed the lighter before trying to fill it? bleed = pushing the metal fill valve down and letting excess air out of it before filling.

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rsherman24

I am still trying to figure this out myself. A lighter with a visible fuel tank really helped since I could see the fuel going in. Once I got the hang of it with that, made others easier.

EoL

rsherman24:

I am still trying to figure this out myself. A lighter with a visible fuel tank really helped since I could see the fuel going in. Once I got the hang of it with that, made others easier.

i now feel the need to invest in my own and start practicing XD

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Lee.mcglynn

Always purge the lighter before filling it...don't use a pen it will blow up!! Second if there is a devider in the tank hold it on a angle. Sometimes you will need too press the butane up and Dow at the end just too get all the air out and fuel in. And remember the warmer the fuel can the higher the psi in the can

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Lee.mcglynn:

Always purge the lighter before filling it...don't use a pen it will blow up!! Second if there is a devider in the tank hold it on a angle. Sometimes you will need too press the butane up and Dow at the end just too get all the air out and fuel in. And remember the warmer the fuel can the higher the psi in the can

Well, maybe this thread can help the next guy!

Cigary

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flowbee

Nice Bro!! I watched the video also, where is the purge valve on the bic?

Cigary

Cigary

Lol...no purge on any bics that I see. There is a soft flame lighter like the Bic...it's actually made by Ronson and it's called "The Comet" and it's a good little lighter and can be recharged. I found some at CVS for $4 for a pak of 3.....they are perfect for trips and are TSA approved because it's a soft flame.

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