How to Refill your Lighter

[@TheColonelKlink]

Accessories make the world go 'round. I carry my Dad's old pipe cleaning tool with me which has a handy-dandy pokey thing perfect for bleeding butane lighters. Great information as always Delicia. Have a great summer. Everyone.

[@crabtreebrad]

Cigar prop is amazing stuff. Kevin is an awesome guy and I love seeing everyone in this industry supporting each other.

[@alonzofineart2428]

Appreciate the tips. I also use a pipe too for lighter refills. I am old school and use an old zippo every now and then.

[@RedBeardedLife]

1. Great shirt!!! 2. I feel like skills like this is highly underrated in the cigar world. I've been a novice smoker for a few years, but until recently, I've only been using matches from the local shop, or using their in-house lighters. It wasn't until recently I brought my first legit lighter. It really is nice to see how to purge/refill it, and a lot of the other KZbin channels don't talk about this. So I appreciate what you're doing

[@Rssawy]

My favorite is ST Dupont Le Grand , sadly does not have window gauge for such big price, I am using xikar forte single torch as well with a handy punch tool, amazing lighter lasted for years now. Thanks Delicia for the amazing videos you’re doing.

[@bobcigarfan8368]

I love my Bugatti triple flame torch! Super dependable. Once every couple of weeks, I shine up the electrode with an emory board (lightly), clean the vents with a safety pin, then blow it all out real good with a can of compressed air...works like a champ. Keep up the good work Delicia. Love your shows!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelb2556]

Good advice, I love my zippos, I have been using the vector and t bird inserts until recently when zippo released single and double flame inserts. They wont work unless they are bled.

[@nathanmangouranen3119]

A Butane lighter has to warm up to room temp after refilling in order for the lighter to work. I do love your reviews and interviews Delicia. Keep up the good work Sincerely, Nathan W. Mangouranen Franklin, NH

[@bloop6812]

I have a Jetliner Grenade light in green, being a Former Marine it works Everytime and has a large Bowl plus you can see the level of butane. Works great!

[@yarekim5932]

Corona classic is my favorite. Usually trouble after bleeding and filling has to do with over filling in my experience.

[@jaytee206]

Thanks for this! I was just thinking about this at work. Always on time with your videos. 👌👌👌

[@howardwhite9715]

Glad to see you recommend bleeding, been around to many individuals who do not. Have 3 that I enjoy, Palio' is my go to; Spark! was my every day (has started to not light every time unless I shake or hold upside down for a few seconds. My good, special occasion lighter is visol (never had a problem).

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you for your comment. I use Palio too and it works like a charm!

[@orflanch]

I used to have the same Xikar lighter you have. Got tired of sending it back for repairs. I use Vertigo now. Never have any problems.

[@jamespfillmore1602]

You’re the best Delicia. I just love your videos

[@shawkorrrTWITCH]

this.

[@winanderson4143]

Sound suggestions and advice. Just purchased the bleed tool from cigarprop.com. ...I like the Rolling Stones concert t-shirt. Gimme Shelter has to be one of the greatest rock songs of all time, especially any version with Lisa Fischer .

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Love this comment ! Thanks so much! I love "You Can't Always Get What you Want"

[@royp2905]

Watched some of your older vids , very nice content 👍.

[@SteelRinger]

When you bled everything out, holding the valve open until there was no more gas coming out, you actually allowed air into the tank.

[@lynnkerby1757]

I've had pretty good luck with a couple of Scortch torch lighters - single and triple flame. Had them for several years and they are still working for me. Use the best butane you can find and bleed them when refilling.

[@skipcampbell239]

you are right the jet line is a great lighter,i have had mine for 8 months never let me down my xicars all broke.

[@RickJZ1973]

Very useful and informative video. Going to get one of the little tools that you referenced.

[@robgianelli]

I have that Xikar lighter and found that if you use the high performance Xikar fuel it works so much better. That’s just my experience with the newer Xikar lighters.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for the tip!

[@erniehouston8197]

I have a Colibri Oscar, $99 lighter and that I have had nothing but problems with. Have sent it back to the factory once before to get rebuilt but still never seems to work right. My advice would be to stick with the Jetline lighters, they are inexpensive and very reliable.

[@edwardshuman8920]

So crazy you did this video today, I just filled out the form this afternoon to send a lighter back to Xikar. For the other viewers, the process is super easy. I really like the lighter and has worked well up until now so I just figured it needed a little rehab. A new drinking game could be to go back and watch the early videos and see how many times Delicia has lighter trouble. Honestly, I'm laughing with you not at you Delicia...I'm sure we all have a lighter story.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Hahaha, that sounds like a game I would play! How funny!

[@edwardshuman8920]

@@CIGARVIXEN I also just bought some Higclere Castle cigars online. I plan to pair them up with nice gin...I'll have to let you know how they are.

[@Averagezeldagameenjoyer]

I gave up on Xikar after sending them back in and breaking so fast. I use jetline now and never any issues.

[@tedwolderzak1374]

1. Try using a couple of squirts of canned air on the lighter nozzle. It sometimes dislodges any carbon build up. 2. After you empty the lighter, place it in the freezer for 10 minutes then fill it with butane. It should fill up completely almost instantly.

[@pamlongville5663]

I have that Rocky lighter, and just love it! ❤️

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Great minds think alike ;)

[@kristoffMR]

Excellent content Delicia!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks so much!

[@jeffbatchelor6156]

Pretty informative as is your norm! I like using the Xikar Turrim lighter. It lays in my Herf-a-dor travel box just like another cigar, so it makes it easy to carry and convenient as well. I have numerous other lighters laying around when I’m at the house. Have you checked in to using the Bugatti lighter? Don’t know how convenient they’d be having to buy and keep all those little disposable cans of fuel, but I hear they work great.

[@solsticewong]

Was the piezo igniter in that Xikar damaged?

[@simoneespinosa5840]

The Rolling Stones OH YES!🎸💪🤘 This women is charming no matter were you look😍😍 Greetings Delicia🙋😀

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you 😋

[@jeremylundeen9798]

Very nice ! I hate it when you go to the trouble to reboot lighters, and they fail after. I've had that happen many times.

[@ddg15205860]

I had a Dupont lighter that never failed me (and then I failed it by misplacing it) but most of the lighters I’ve purchased have been erratic and unreliable. I only buy torches and most will work for a while and then, just like your Xicar, will just fail and almost always after taking a full load of fuel which makes sending it back in for service problematic from a safety perspective.

[@brettkelly8301]

I have one of these bleeder tools...worth every penny.

[@kevinneal8508]

I have a Xikhar that is hit or miss too. Jetline and Vertigo seems to work every time and they are cheap

[@boneshakerkl1036]

Cool . A tuesday video. Thank you and Great Job . Greetings from Germany

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you very much!

[@Hurry19671]

Zippo is great!

[@skipcampbell239]

try a dupont lighter best i have found!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

I have a couple that I do like from Dupont.

[@Pegasus161]

I freeze the empty tank. Add propane. At room temp the gas has expanded and pushed excess air out, thereby pressuring the tank. Been using the same colibri for almost four years now. Not one issue.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Oh wow! I have never heard of that. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertthompsonii6657]

Very informative! Great video!

[@tonyaiello3050]

Hi...i Have few Xikar lighters. Love them, then I have inexpensive triple jet vertigo lighters which are so reliable and use a lot. Good vid.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for sharing!

[@edudanel]

Hola Deli, solo trata de acercar o alejar el palito que genera la chispa hacia los quemadores. A mi me ha funcionado, hazlo con la misma herramienta, se puede doblar fácilmente pero cuidado no lo hagas muy fuerte, se puede romper!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Gracias :)

[@Terrytheartist]

Hi Delicia I’ve just bought the Xikar flat flame lighter which is stunning, like all their lighters don’t forget they have lifetime guarantee so send yours back would be my advice 👍💨💨💨

[@johnorton1679]

My Rocky Patel laser lighter won’t work. Any ideas

[@johnwilhoite8507]

I got a Permodo USB Pocket Torch Lighter that I love. If you have arthritis or have pain in your fingers, manual torch lighters are hard to keep pressure on the igniter. On this you only have to barley press on the igniter to keep the flame going. I bought one for my mother and she loves it too. Micallfe Ambassador #5020

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joseserna2432]

Hi DeliciaI, I Wonder if you can tell me what to do, when a cigars is so dry, that you get them humidify, but the oil on them is gone, is that a cigar that is no longer good, or can you salvage them, I wonder if you'll be interested in talking about that sometime, thank you love you!

[@n0148813]

NO. CHEAP BUTANE!! I have learned that lesson. Might as well have just burned that money I spent on the cheap butane with the good butane. I do have cheap lighters that have not failed me for many years, however. And thanks for reminding me to listen to my rolling stones playlist.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Rock on! Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

[@paulinopaixao3672]

What is the best lighter out there in your opinion? I watched the “ Hand Rolled Documentary and saw a red one that is side pushed to ignite that looks sweet. Do you know who makes this ? Thanks

[@RaRahGully]

Thx D, this is very useful & practical

[@mattobrien975]

Jetline or firebird lighters. Not the fanciest or most expensive but very reliable. Light everytime

[@timconnolly6577]

Great post. Thanks. I’ve been using a Cigarprop.com bleeder for awhile and love it. They make some nice picks too. I have a Xikar Tactical One that is my favorite lighter. It’s been flawless since day one. I also have a Colibri that I like but I call it tha Lazarus lighter because it will quit on me then I’ll throw it in a drawer and four days later it’ll work like a champ again, for awhile. Love your cigar reviews and other video’s. Always some good info.👍🏻

[@ducatisocal1017]

Try not filling the zicar lighter all the way. I have that problem with my st DuPont extreme lighter after I dropped it. It works halfway filled and halfway flame as well

[@Axelrodz07]

I love , love, love my bleeding tool from cigar prop, I believe it should be a most. The only 2 Xikar lighters I have never had issues with are the Tactical 1 and the Verano Flat flame and definitely agree with you, Jetline are way cheaper and work great 👍

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for your comment!

[@ericbell1334]

You're a victim of "Murphy's law"! You gave me a good chuckle today, thank you for all you do. I have a 3 jet "Vertigo" but most of the time I just use a simple soft flame $2 Bic. Jet's are good when there is a little wind.

[@tdelrio]

There is a reason why they use cigar lighters a not a bic. Do some research..it might change your cigar smoking experience

[@ericbell1334]

@@tdelrio it's a matter of personal preference. I have looked into it and and have found no noticable difference smoking the same blend using each. When I really want to get traditional then I use the 3 match method. 2 to toast and 1 to light. I also use Spanish cedar sometimes. It's a matter of choices again personal preference. I would only advice people to not use petroleum based lighters or candle flames.

[@tdelrio]

Eric Bell thats cool. I taste a huge difference when i use a direct lighter flame vs the heat of a torch with cleaner fuel.

[@philliproberts5823]

I too have a triple flame, gun metal Xykar lighter. I like it, but it can be temperamental. I also have a plain, one flame lighter that I have no idea where I got it, or what brand it is. It is super reliable. Go figure. Thank you for the tips. 🌺✨

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you for sharing! :)

[@tonycosta8471]

Try the high altitude xixar butane

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thank you!

[@Masterp28-j6i]

Great video.

[@jamesamar1438]

I love my Xikar allume double jet!

[@psilocybemusashi]

i always light my lighter full blast after refilling it right next to the butane can with butane all over my lighter... never had any problem.

[@weerobot]

Cool..

[@KarlWitsman]

Sometimes my lighters will fail like that too. I will let them sit upside down for a while and often they will work the next time. Not sure why.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

I'll try it! THX

[@KarlWitsman]

@@CIGARVIXEN, please let me know if it worked for you. Some lighters do better with this trick than others.

[@JLee-bd9kj]

Friction matches are far more reliable. Lighters always let me down eventually, especially expensive ones. I leave my cigar 2 to 3 days out of the humidor to dry a little for combustibility.

[@andyd1006]

I have had good luck with Jetline lighters.

[@Orieus]

Awesome vid ! ....now don't forget ur cool lighters when u go out lol.

[@ejrussell1170]

Being a novice, this was very helpful. Thank you. Will definitely get that little tool too.

[@ericramkeesoon8037]

Xikar fail was light entertainment, I use a St Dupont ligne 1 soft flame as I respect my smokes.

[@ryanb7665]

I have only been smoking for about a year, and have always used matches until recently. Every time I refill, the butane sprays all over my hand. I have not been bleeding the lighter though. Is this the reason why? Side note: I'm using good fuel, but it's a lower end lighter.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

It could be the lighter, I've had a couple lighter do that. Sometimes the spout fro butane is a different size than a particular lighter's refill valve. Have you had this problem with any other lighters?

[@serengefur5857]

nice

[@ignitewithme3437]

Just bought a rocky Patel lighter it died after it's first use

[@bobkuhn861]

😊💖🐶🐶

[@wikked1936]

Informative as always...guess i wont bleed mine with a Bic pen anymore🤣🤣😙....no if you can show me how to keep my Xikar V cutter to stop jamming up😉

[@wikked1936]

@@anthonyamato9832 oh ok....it doesnt rust it out?

[@wikked1936]

@@anthonyamato9832 ok thanks im gonna try it 😉

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Sure thing!

[@wikked1936]

@@CIGARVIXEN thank you!!

[@noworkgetpaid]

Lol....even in a video on lighters you have lighter issues! Sorry for laughing but they do seem to plague you in most of the videos. 😂. My favorite lighter is also a Xikar; I have had the lighter for about 12 years. I find that every now and then the ignition gets dirty. Using a can of compressed air I will blow the top of the lighter, bleed and refill the lighter, and once it has warmed up to room temp usually works great. 👍👍

[@CIGARVIXEN]

So true! You can tell my videos are not staged hahaha! I had to just roll with it, while in my head I was like DAMN!! LOL

[@PeruvianBanana89]

You should watch this video, since you always forget to refill. Edit: should have watched before commenting.

[@Cigarprop]

Thank you for the shout out!

[@Cigarprop]

@@anthonyamato9832 thanks man!!

[@Videogamepro1997-f1z]

How are you

[@gogostyle33]

Does anyone know of a lighter repair man? I have a custom lighter that no longer works and I want to get it fixed.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

I don't, but maybe try to post on Facebook?

[@gogostyle33]

@@CIGARVIXEN Thank you Delicia.

[@lewishazel3919]

When I release the butane does it evaporate immediately after leaving the torch? Should I wear a mask when bleeding so I don’t inhale butane?

[@xraykid4]

Jet line 5000 (table lighter)

[@davidhansbury6247]

Cigar prop bleed tool is a must have.!! I was filling my lighters every Saturday morning, then i received a #cigarprop.com bleed tool from Kevin Shahanfor my birthday( dude rocks) now i refill at about a week and a half.!! If you ain't got one , GET ONE.!!

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Yes, total game changer!

[@adrianchavez819]

Didnt know about the bleed thing i just refill the lighter

[@TheEasyeman]

" this will be a quick video" 16:02 later!!! haha

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Always...I blame the rambling hahaha

[@TheEasyeman]

we love the rambling!

[@greghuskey7475]

I've watched a ton of your videos because I love watching you. This will be my first critique. You could have made the point in 5 minutes versus 16. I have another comment about your Zikar experience. I had the same issue with a premium lighter, and it was fixed it by manipulating the small prong that sits over the gas exhaust on top. If it is not properly positioned, it will not spark. Perhaps that is what happened here with your Zikar. Take a look at it and observe if it is sparking. I had to send mine back twice, but now it works like a charm. (It's a Vector.)

[@jeep08ltd]

Not a fan of xikar lighters nothing but problems I love their cutters to be honest the vertigo cyclone cheapest lighter and always works

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Thanks for your comment!

[@BENKYism]

S.T. Dupont and Prometheus lighters are basically cheap torch lighters with expensive materials

[@CIGARVIXEN]

Dupont has done well with me but I do not like Prometheus at all!

[@Ivan-kx8hy]

Красотка!

[@totuff78]

So, that's why you borrow lighters. 😋

[@tdelrio]

Lol..lets be honest lighting it next to a lighter fuel can isn’t going to blow it up. 🤦‍♂️ but i get the message.

[@petritibishi5559]

aa i tough it was a lube

[@harism2001]

Nice clip

[@salvadorhardin2644]

Little note here - there's no "air" in your lighter. Only air in there was from manufacturing and it was pushed out with the first fill and use. What comes out is leftover butane. Also, I have never bled a lighter in my life (some 15 years of cigar smoking). Even one cheap $3 single flame torch I have works great after about 2 years of steady use. Sorry about the Xikar, Murphy says it has to happen in a video shoot. :)

[@stephensarmento3529]

Cigar obsession must be freaking out when you shot down the Prometheus like that lmao. Great little video though. You would think it’s common sense how to fuel a lighter but I actually learned a lot from this lol

[@Thechinges18131]

I’ve given up on xikar. So cheaply made. Not inexpensive. Colibri, lotus, and im corona are the way to go.

[@MrDwillz1212]

I always just buy cheap lighters $10-$15 bc they don't last. Won't be disappointed when they stop working and I have to throw away.

[@CIGARVIXEN]

That works too.

[@michaeldalrymple9540]

Bic

[@popi870]

16 forking minutes of you just talking way too much for what should be a quick video