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JZerby
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Ive been looking around for a torch lighter. I usually use matches, but I want the option for when I am out with people. I just hate carrying matches in my pocket. I've come across a bunch of places that have inserts for Zippo lighters that convert it into a butane torch. Are they any good or am I better off spending that money on an actual torch?
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Stay away from the Thunderbird inserts. The Jet Line Zippo insert that's on the sister site is OK.
But honestly, your best bet is to get something Xikar or Bugatti. I have Xikar Inpress as well as the Bugatti B1 and B1001. No problems with any of them. -
To me it really defeats the purpose of having a zippo. I still have my zippo and I love doing the fancy tricks with it. Once altered it's not the same.
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I had a z+ insert... worked fine... had the same look and feel of the zippo.... but beware... they do not fit well in all the zippos
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That was the first thing I noticed in the descriptions. "Fits most zippos." For me, "most" usually means "it doesn't fit your's" cuz that is how my luck runs.macs-smokes:I had a z+ insert... worked fine... had the same look and feel of the zippo.... but beware... they do not fit well in all the zippos -
Personally I'd just buy a torch...you can get one with a cutter or punch on it so you always can smoke lol
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I got a lighter from Gryphon Humidors that's a Zippo-style lighter with a Z-plus butane insert. Works great, got a great price on it, check 'em out here scroll down to get to the torch lighter.
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Personally, I would stick with a torch. I have a single and a triple flame. My triple is a Colibri Enterprise w/ a punch and a fuel window. Just love it ! ! I am using 5x fuel filler. You should use at a minimum of 3x fuel re-filler. The burn is nice and clean. Doesn't seem to clog the jets. The punch is so handy in case you forget your cutter.
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I just buy the Ronson jet lights from Walmart for under $4. They work in the wind and the price is right. They don't come with much butane or it just runs out quickly, but they are refillable. I haven't used mine enough to see how they work after a refill, yet. Certainly not enough to know how many fills they will take before clogging, but I'm not too worried at that price, especially if you use matches mostly.
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The jet Liltes are virtually bulletproof. The added plus is you don't HAVE to use triple/quadruple refined butane.
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X3 on the jet lites, ive gone through a can of cheapo butane in one of mine and it still does fine.
