Nice, cheap petrol lighter with O-ring seals(not a peanut lighter)

[Teepee]

http://dx.com/p/jobon-stylish-oil-lighter-with-leather-strap-red-24042

Heads up on these solid water resistant lighters. $4.12 delivered (around £3)

I've been using one constantly for nearly 2 weeks and quite like it compared to my Imco's, Zippos and the like. The build quality and finish is excellent for this kind of Chinese stuff and throws a decent spark at the wick.

The aluminium collar slides up and down on rubber O-rings to reveal the striker and the collar seats onto another o-ring to stop the petrol vapours escaping.

The O-rings make this a lighter suitable for use after short immersion and so useful for the paddlers and those of us that venture onto frozen water as a main user lighter.

The little split ring is uselessly small but is easily swapped for cord or a bigger split ring.

 

[Macaroon]

Good find - about time there's something along these lines available. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Teepee]

No worries Mac.

I like the peanut lighters but for constant use, they aren't so good.

Based on the quality of the one I linked to, I've just had a punt on one of these; http://dx.com/p/lm303-military-grade-windproof-oil-lighter-black-green-141760

They have the zippo shape but with a much better seal around the lid.

 

[Macaroon]

I showed this to my gf just now, and she went very quiet and evasive; I remember a conversation a few weeks ago when she asked me if a Primus-labelled gas lighter would be any good. I'm fairly sure from her reaction that I'm gonna get the Primus in my stocking.............on top of the tangerine and just under the chocolate money!

 

[Teepee]

I like chocolate money, it doesn't melt away as quick as the real stuff.

 

[swotty]

Thanks for that Teepee....just ordered one

 

[ged]

That's neat Pete, thanks for sharing. Don't forget to show it to us in January.

Two years ago my sister bought me a peanut lighter with an O-ring seal. I think it came from Mountain Warehouse:

http://www.trueutility.com/collections/all-products/products/firestash

I filled it then. That's the only time I've filled it. The last time I tried it was a year ago, and it worked fine.

Prompted by your post I just dug it out of my bum-bag and tried it again. Once again it lit just fine! I'm thinking of going for five...

I notice that not everyone has had the same happy experience with this brand that I have had, so I suppose you take your chances.

EDIT: Today 15th June 2015 I took the little lighter out of my waistcoat (the one I use for storage when I'm camping) and it lit immediately. It's still running on the fuel I put in it on 25th December 2011.

 

[copper_head]

Thanks Pete, just ordered one.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I dont need one.....
I dont need one.....
I dont need one. ....


Hmmmmmmmm looks cool

 

[copper_head]

I dont need one.....
I dont need one.....
I dont need one. ....


Hmmmmmmmm looks cool

They're only £2.60 delivered, go on treat yourself .

 

[Teepee]

Thanks for that Teepee....just ordered one

No worries.

That's neat Pete, thanks for sharing. Don't forget to show it to us in January.

Two years ago my sister bought me a peanut lighter with an O-ring seal. I think it came from Mountain Warehouse:

http://www.trueutility.com/pocket-tools-store/lighter_waterproof.html

I filled it then. That's the only time I've filled it. The last time I tried it was a year ago, and it worked fine.

Prompted by your post I just dug it out of my bum-bag and tried it again. Once again it lit just fine! I'm thinking of going for five...

I notice that not everyone has had the same happy experience with this brand that I have had, so I suppose you take your chances.

I've got few of those dotted about my kit Ged, they last for me too. One went through the washing machine and still lit.

Thanks Pete, just ordered one.

Good man.

I dont need one.....
I dont need one.....
I dont need one. ....


Hmmmmmmmm looks cool

You know you want one....
You know you want one....
You know you want one....
You know you're going to blow a whole £2.60 on one.

 

[Man of Tanith]

£2.60.
To hades with it!!!
I'll have two

 

[Twodogs]

I don't even need a lighter ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Cheers
Pete

 

[Man of Tanith]

But you have still bought one Cliff?

 

[copper_head]

Mine came today, nice bit of kit. Bargain

 

[Teepee]

That was quick!

Solid little lighters. Mines on the 3rd fill now.

 

[dasy2k1]

Mine just arrived after about a month after ordering, seems to work ok, shame about the colour (mine is bright pink) but you didn't get to choose

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[kmac]

What variant of "oil" are these lighters fueled with? Is it traditional lighter fluid like a Zippo?

 

[Teepee]

Normal lighter fluid, yes.

 

[Macaroon]

Mine just arrived after about a month after ordering, seems to work ok, shame about the colour (mine is bright pink) but you didn't get to choose

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There's a member on this forum who'd love to have your pink lighter next chrimbo