How To Double The Life Of Any Cigar Lighter

[@mikeg6069]

As as been mentioned once, freeze your lighter for a few minutes or refrigerate it for at least 10 minutes then fill. Why? The cold air will drop the pressure in the fuel chamber, then when you refill the negative pressure will essentially pull the butane into the chamber. There's no need to purge the lighter to get a good fill using this method. When I first found out about this I was skeptical. So I tried it and it worked! I haven't purged any of my lighters in over 2 years. They will work great.

[@mikeg6069]

@@LoneWolf-qk9pl don't. I'm kind of a lighter collector. I've got 8 or 9 lighters. Two of them were over $100. I fill them all this way. The cold air does nothing to harm them. I've even left one of my expensive ones in the freezer overnight because I forgot I put it in there. Not a problem.

[@mikeg6069]

@@LoneWolf-qk9pl I suppose that's a possibility. But I've been doing this for 3 years across several lighters and never had an issue. However, after each refill I do burn the lighter for 5 seconds or so to make sure everything is working. I would assume that reduces the fuel amount to prevent possible issues. But I'm just guessing. I'd suggest trying on cheaper lighters to gain confidence.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

This is new on me. Thanks for the comment.

[@karenhoward5885]

Love this!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

should not happen because you are not putting in more fuel into the tank than it is designed to hold at its rated pressure but maybe you should purge it of any remaining air or propellant first before doing this but i'd be concerned about getting moisture in the nozzle where there are fine filter or diffusing components like mesh, rubber washer and sponges etc that assures only filtered gas and not liquid fuel is coming to the nozzle that may get clogged up unless you wrap your lighter in saran wrap perhaps but like you i'm still worried about possible long term damage and there are lighter with complicated electronics in them, i would not risk it and much rather purge unwanted air and propellant out and fill it the normal way @@LoneWolf-qk9pl

[@chrisnetherton7244]

Hey man congrats on everything you’ve done. I stopped smoking cigars for my profession a few years ago, but you have some amazing energy. I remember the video when you left your old company you worked for. I remember having concern abs doubts when you left to start your own company and business. I’m just here to say I still watch your videos and appreciate your energy even though I might not smoke currently I’m glad you’re doing well and happy. Best of luck !

[@cassandraelliott9654]

My Prometheus magma t and ultimo x are my go to’s. On the cheaper end, my vectors have had zero issues as well.

[@inhoopster8761]

My first lighter was a Vertigo Cyclone triple torch... it was a two-pack for $14. Gave the other one to a friend.. I've had mine nearly three years and it's still going strong. I bleed it and adjust the flame from time to time, but it's a workhorse and never fails me. I love that the fuel tank is clear and you can see exactly how much fuel you have left. I also have a single torch lighter of unknown origin for which I paid 97 cents at a smoke shop around the corner from a golf course I was headed to when I realized I had cigars with me but no lighter. That thing has been indestructible and lights every time. I've refilled it a dozen times now and it still keeps plugging along. All I can say guys is stop spending tons of money on expensive lighters... buy a cheap, reliable lighter and just take better care of it. When and if it fails, buy another cheap and reliable lighter. Which is better: paying $70 for a lighter that lasts ten years; or paying $7 for a lighter that lasts three years and then just buying another one... and a third one when that one dies?

[@mitchkupietz]

Ahhh the one that looks like a bottle of perfume? Lol

[@vfigueroa62]

Very helpful Tim! Thanks for making this video.

[@brianrobey2596]

Awesome information. I didn't know about the turning to low setting. also I need to bleed my lighters more often I guess. I only seem to do when it is hard to fill them back.

[@dragonfire514]

Awesome! Some good to know tips and tricks for lighter longevity! Thanks!

[@nonnahs360]

Great video Tim. Now I know why I've thrown away so many lighters

[@mikerimmer2568]

My favorite lighter is the one you just smashed!!! I love my Cigars Daily lighter. Had it 6 months and have lit hundreds of sticks with it and it works every time!!!!

[@TheRBW62]

Great tips Tim. After many lighters I use a Zippo with a gas double flame insert. Vert tough and reliable and it fits in your pocket.

[@loyalblackman5384]

Hey Tim fuel can huge..WTF I only see the red and white smaller can!!!!!!

[@loyalblackman5384]

I was looking @ the double & a triple jet torch just didn't get it!!!...yet!!!!

[@nxstng7325]

I have the same zippo insert. My only complaint is you have to take it apart to adjust the flame. And o find it needs adjustment often

[@r3aldonaldtrump]

@@nxstng7325 There’s a fix for that. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6WmoqMmtOsZ8U

[@dingo5208]

I like my vertigo 3 jet. Going on 4 years and it was cheap. Good flame, you can see the amount of fluid, works when I need it - unless it's cold, and then it won't light unless you put it in your pocket and warm it up. I always use triple filtered butane.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

This is why I have a DuPont single jet flame lighter. Expensive, yes, but it’s the best so far. Second best is the colibri Julius soft flame. Only thing that wore of there was the stone, which is easy to replace.

[@josef.caceres3731]

Same here! Well, is the dupont hooked, the cheapest but I stopped colecting lighters, I only use that one, a bit expensive compared to others but it works perfectly every single time

[@johngirlando]

My go-to lighter is a Bugatti Vulcan torch. It uses butane cartridges in place of a refillable tank. I get about 70 lights out of each cartridge. No more purging and refilling multiple lighters every week for me! A little more expensive but worth it for me.

[@jmac777able]

Same here, great lighter

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

The thing that fails first on my lighters is usually the igniter

[@garythorsell5061]

Another satisfactory delivery fast love how all cigars are labeled with invoice a

[@Viking_Kong]

I actually bought the Lotus Travel Humidor gift set from you and the lighter that came with it lit 3 cigars and no longer functions reliably. I've had good luck with my Zippo dual torch insert as well as the Vertigo Cyclone triple torch. I'm becoming more of a fan of the lighters with clear fuel tanks.

[@Mario_Ramirez]

Clear fuel tank is the way to go imho.

[@mitchellstull4479]

Really enjoy the 3 burner from Visol, but surprisingly, the free 4 burner from Rockwell is amazing

[@jeffcowles5328]

Never thought to take my framing hammer to a lighter. Good tip 😎

[@frankholmes5431]

Great video! I’ve been using a cheap golden Amazon lighter for about a year now. I have 2 of them (it was a 2 pack) and when one stops working I let it rest and use the other. I find cycling back and forth allows the lighter to reach the right temperature and pressure balance and then I can use it again without fail. I will probably be picking up a nice Xicar one soon that comes with a strong case for my EDC.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

I always use Xikar high altitude fluid! Absolute best . I have about 12 lighters. They all work perfectly with this fluid. I purge first, fill then bleed. Let them sit for five minutes and perfect! I just bought a Lotus Brawn after I saw the halfwheel review. Great tabletop lighter but I wish it had a fuel window. I did have a vertigo catch fire in my hand, like engulf my hand! I chucked it out the window of my truck and luckily I didn't get burned. Thats the only bad experience I have ever had. I usually take my cheapy lighters to work or to the store and keep my good ones at home. I do like to keep them in my truck but I noticed the opposite, they don't like the cold. Great video. Peace!

[@ericfehrman]

Zippo. Bulletproof. Ive carried the same one in my pocket EDC for years.

[@406stogie5]

Thanks Tim didn’t know you should turn down before fill up.

[@khalnayak1234]

Live in NY and I always have to warm up my lighters by clenching it in my fist for a while during the colder months otherwise my lighters never work. Fuel brands I have used are Lotus and Ronson.

[@blairburrell2620]

Good info Tim. Stay smokey my friend.

[@thos.bennett567]

Thanks for the great information

[@sharonprice588]

Hey Tim! I’m smoking cigars for the first time! Never too old to pick up new habits! How about a Cigars Daily lighter like the one I just watched you hammer to pieces?!

[@jeffesposito4218]

Awesome video I actually learned something new, thanks Tim

[@bourbonbrewque9433]

Love my DuPont fake soft flame, easy to work on, also have a cheap dual flame that has gone thru hell but always works. Purge full purge is the most important step I feel

[@Fortjul]

I used to swear by xikar. But I'm in my 3rd one that stopped lighting. Even after purging o it. I now have a super torch by visol and so far so good.

[@dashcamcalifornia5003]

Vertigo Cyclone had not failed me in two years. I use Vector 14x refined butane. Gotta use high quality butane and bleed before you fill.

[@ScaleCrawling]

If I buy a Dupont Le Grand lighter and take good care of it, is it likely to work forever (atleast being possible to repair it when needed)?

[@TheRnB69]

I have a colibri quantum and got a colibri refill can when I got started a little more than a year ago and still only what I use to this day.

[@aslancpa]

Thanks Tim. Be careful grabbing your tool around a hot flame!

[@nalgas5569]

I did that once ended up looking like I started a forest fire

[@errolburden7573]

There’s only two lighter company’s left using brass tanks and parts. St DuPont and IM Corona. If your looking for a torch lighter search for a IM Corona Flambeau. There hard to find but will last decades and conveniently east to send in at any point down the road if you need new o rings. The best soft flame is the IM Corona double corona (gold plated). Those will be the last lighters you ever buy if you can find them!

[@mojo6706]

I have a Tomolo from Amazon, it's not bad. Sticking metal things into valve to release gas, haha no man. Just hold button down!

[@garythorsell5061]

Great tips

[@collinspurgin2387]

All mine kept breaking so I told my wife to get me a nice one with a lifetime warranty for christmas. Since then my xikar has been my favorite only had to send it in once and they replaced it for me.

[@TheNlinger]

1st class cigar shop

[@kevingroulx9205]

Awesome video

[@duff8402]

piezo igniters don't like oxidization either. If you keep them in your pocket, a little bit of sweat on a hot day will kill it pretty quick. This is why I love the butane Zippo inserts. That Zippo case makes a torch last a good long time

[@puyolramirez4477]

I have a lotus Duke. Works great my only gripe about it is that it holds very little fuel.

[@pewheretic7967]

I have 14 lighters of varying style, type and quality. The best lighter out of the bunch is a freebie from Tim when he had a sale on a batch of Perdoma sticks. It's so heavy it weighs my pocket down so I keep it by my favorite chair. It's my go-to workhorse and I abuse it as much as my in-laws. It works every time, even after the grandkids suck on it and get all that gnarly baby juice all over/in it. I have an $80 lighter that was a gift and just having it in my pocket for a few days causes it to cease working (dirt, lint, who knows). It's a crap shoot for sure. Just use a dirty stick you set on fire from a burning tire. Works every time.. :)

[@TheWhiskeyDrinker]

If you put your lighter in the freezer for 1-2 minutes before filling its easier. Also clean off the smoke residue on the nozzle with a q-tip and alcohol. You can ignore all this and just get a bunch of bics.

[@frankholmes5431]

The bic method is tempting but even with a little wind they are absolute trash and if you like a nice mountain view with your smoke that means Bic’s are a no go. Plus the environmental impact of bics are horrible they are hazardous waste with no recycling meathod. Good tip for freezing though I will try it.

[@GoatyGoatGirl]

I like merch. So, my go to lighter right now came with an Oliva order.

[@joshwaterman8029]

Jetline

[@jamesgomorra]

*hits multiple times with hammer* “This thing is incredible!” Cracked me up 😂

[@thomaswebb248]

Every time you click that thing you're stressing a little piezo electric piece and it will eventually fail. So I would think the big thing is to do minimal relights (or none) and don't be clicking it more than necessary. That could increase the life span by multiples.

[@mikebarker9187]

A can of Coleman propane and torch head. Don’t muck around.

[@ryancooper205]

Great video as always! Out of curiosity, are you and Brad still buddies despite going your own ways in the business?

[@semajniffirg230]

I find with lighters, it's kinda like ammo, but it cheap and stack em deep.

[@cavanjones748]

Tim just turned this video into the perfect ad for Cigars Daily lighters aha.. beats it with a hammer and it doesn't even scratch😂

[@peterjones8324]

I swore by Xikar lighters until the last couple years. I had one for 10 years it worked every time. My last 3 I've had were complete garbage. Didn't last 6 months.

[@Fortjul]

Tim says : you should always dial the lighter flame adjuster down when you fill the lighter but people always forget Tim fills lighter and the flame was all the way on high. This is a human moment

[@bryanarndt3197]

Does anyone know who makes this lighter

[@mackenziekerman5234]

@@bryanarndt3197 I believe it's the Jetline Mongoose

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

Tim...informative video....but... what the hell is going on that you just happen to have a jumbo sized mouse trap at arms length? 😲

[@jacobv4564]

Go catch last weeks live video and it will make sense. 🤣

[@TurtleModeFPV]

Wall Lenk LPT-200-1 is an incredibly reliable touch... It's not a pocket lighter, but it just always works...

[@chrispope2207]

I never heard of releasing a little gas after filling the lighter. I guess I learned something.

[@loyalblackman5384]

I want to be around more cigar smokers just to bum a light of a good torch..

[@nathankerr4774]

Quick question. I have an older dual flame space lighter. Was working fine until tonight. I have tried to bleed it. Nothing comes out. I tried 2 butane cans thinking one might not have the right insert. Nope. I took the lighter apart. Bone dry. I think the line from where you insert gas to tank is clogged. Any suggestions how to unclog?

[@the_greek_aficionado]

Awesome man i just fixed my dad's old torch/punch lighter!!!

[@mattwalker9029]

Prometheus is my go to lighter

[@bankerjohn9469]

Glad to see there will be some free samples in tonight’s lineup. 😂

[@philipdiaz3010]

Best torch lighter I ever found cost $8 from a True Value Hardware Store

[@chrismac4612]

I prefer to light my cigars with matches I find I has a much better flavour and I get it lit evenly first try, IV just enjoyed a Juan Lopez Habana cigar with a coffee in the lovely sun shine outside enjoyed it very much

[@Eric-dd8bk]

I stay away from lighters with electronic ignition cuz once it dies, the whole lighter dies. Where as you can just replace the flint and the striker wheel on flint lighters.

[@EricIMiami]

For my house I bought an adjustable crème brûlée torch. It has lasted 8 years and it costed me 20 bucks.

[@chrhadden]

what can be done when the igniter stops working?

[@savage8329]

Ive had a gold zitco lighter 20 bucks never had to bleed it last me 9 years

[@brionpriest6735]

Bash it open Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@kenh3015]

xikar makes quality stuff, to include their lighters.. Fires first time. . just use good quality butane

[@asifalrazi4107]

Hey Tim. I am a manufacturing engineering student (senior) I have skills in logistics, LEAN and processes. Also my focus is Quality engineering. I was hoping if I could come to any help in your business.

[@asifalrazi4107]

I would really appreciate if you take a look at my resume and I am sure I can come in handy. FastCap (Paul Aker) used 5S and Lean and his business has seen a lot of improvements.

[@MrDjjazzyjeff]

It’s overkill and expensive but I love my Prometheus Magma T

[@shawn_143]

I have a jr 50th anniversary lighter. It's been abused by a toddler that like throwing things. Still fires right up

[@IndianaSmoke]

Bought a Loutus Apollo… its getting returned today. Absolute trash. Wont light half the time. Ive purged multiple times and refilled and purged and refilled. Has spark, has fuel flow. Just wont work. Dont waste your money on that brand for sure. Ill stick with my cheap little eagle torches. Never again lol

[@secretsleepover7052]

GREAT VIDEO

[@ARCSTREAMS]

why is it necessary to lower the flame adjuster all the way down on the fill valve before filling? also if the lighter has a lever adjustment only or has both should the lever also be set on lowest or only the fill port?

[@Doc9662]

One of the absolute WORST cigar lighters I ever bought when I got into the cigar industry years ago was a xikar I was so disappointed because I had a matching set of cutter and lighter and it was horrible

[@THENATIONIBUILT]

I been having bad luck with lighters they stop working and not cheap lighters!

[@astang1072]

Covid took away my ability to smell. Cant taste my cigars anymore. Please help!!!!

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Me, personally...I stay away from any and all bundles that have the "free lighters" added into the bundle... no matter what the bundle contains....

[@darialerro519]

do you sell those golf shirts !!! ????

[@l3c6e6]

I’ve had a Bugatti lighter that just won’t quit with no maintenance at all. Maybe lucky?

[@aljustal7577]

How to fill a lighter: Two five second blasts from the butane can, put lighter in pocket for a few minutes. Done. No need to bleed/purge, any brand refill will work , mix em up if you like 👍 To keep your lighter working, treat it like you phone. Don't drop it, freeze it, bake it or take it swimming 😄

[@Year9FX]

lol i was hoping the lighter did not explode when you was bashing it

[@dblades1129]

I carry two Xikar lighters, so I have a spare. Have couple more that need to go back to the factory. My Jetline just blew the fill valve out the bottom while trying to adjust the flame. I don't think any lighters are going to last, all Chinese made junk regardless of the price.

[@mrkioscienceteacher]

Don't feel as futile... hahahaha!

[@cjdeas1528]

Did nobody else catch that!?!?!

[@lilspnce49]

My question is, did any of those lighters that got thrown off the table at the end break? L O L

[@loganironside343]

my favorite is jetline double flame lighters

[@cameronbrown9405]

I just use a zippo or matches.

[@joshuasunter1032]

I’ve always had bad luck with lighters I don’t know what it is. I’ve had 2 xikar tactical triple lighters stop working along with zippo dual tortch inserts.

[@whhitestallion]

I’ve got two single flame tactical xikars and they never misfire. Maybe it’s the triple flame thing?

[@Aaron83W]

Out of all the cigar lighters I’ve had, DuPont etc etc ect… A plain and simple BIC soft flame lighter has been the best. Your cigars will taste better. Torch lighters burn wayyyyy too hot and destroy the flavor.

[@hawghawg381]

Get 4 lighters and rotate.

[@DroolingNeoBrewery]

eagle torch, $6 CAD at my corner store current one in service for 1 year and counting. when it breaks - its not even worth worrying about.

[@ndmagic99]

The Bugatti Vulcan is the best lighter on the planet. Two months of daily use before u need to refill it (with its own mini butane canisters) and never clogs. But if it does, they send u a spare nozzle that just screw into place. Genius!

[@loyalblackman5384]

Good one thing think get a can of gas.....I never turn it down thanks for dat@Tim..air fist bump🤜🤛 #cigarlife ☮️ [ my soft flame working well tho "most times"....I nearly used the lighter @the cigar shop I go too one time!!did use the house V-cutter it's nice!!

[@Zordy21]

Directions unclear; I smashed my lighter with a hammer. How does this extend the life?

[@jbuck8338]

Tim is pretty cool for a conservative. Xikar is the only brand of lighter I want.

[@CocoboloCowboy]

Tim here is deal with Lighters, they do not last forever. I like Jetline Jetmaster, they take abuse. They seem to last like ever ready bunny. My take on lighters is they are a heat source. Keep book of matches in reserve. If you carry you will never need. Love SERINO cigars.👍

[@LollyQ.]

I need to borrow that hammer....ugh

[@dingus_g]

people in the lounge hearing loud bang bang

[@Krystal_Lynn]

just use a torch from harbor freight $15 lasts years

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Why do you have a rat trap????