Recommend a turbo lighter please

[Scottishwanderer]

Had two turboflame lighters in the past and both have failed plus now and then i'd get an electric shock.

Would not recommend.

 

[northumbrian]

had a turboflame and it just gave up the ghost so i bought a windproof imco petrol one for a few quid , which has easy serviceable parts even by a dumb dumb like me ! lol

 

[sandbender]

The one sold by woodlore comes with a little stand which is handy when I'm sealing the ends of bits of cord, other than that I never really use mine.

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/275-Blue-Flame-Pocket-Torch/

 

[SCOMAN]

I bought 5 or 6 from deal extreme for about a pound each with free postage. Haven't gone wrong yet and if they do not a major investment. They are like a little scuba tank with the spark bit attached to the side. Had a bit of a problem filling one but once I'd released the pressure in the tank no problem. Delivery does take a while though.

 

[marcelxl]

The Brunton ones, I have two and the are excellent and I have two by Wenger which are also worth a look

 

[British Red]

Ronson JetLites. £6 but you have to get them from the US (plenty on E-bay). Bought two a while back, one is still in the packet as the other is going strong. Metal body, reasonable price, respected make, not too expensive to lose.

Red

 

[ged]

This thread has surfaced again!

Just to note that my DealExtreme 'turbo' lighter is still doing well although I did once have to blow the dust out of it as has been mentioned here earlier. No amount of blowing (TinkyPete even tried sucking) would get my second genuine Turboflame to work, but I have to say my third is still working, at least when it's warm (pause to check that's still true....yes it is) and somewhat to my surprise.

Next time I order from DealExtreme I'll get a few more.

Incidentally I mended the tongs we use for the wood burning stove using the wife's kitchen blowtorch thing last night. It's like a Turboflame lighter on steroids. Worked a treat! Don't tell her. :yikes:

 

[Grendel]

Must admit the one I had was replaced twice since if you had it alight for more than a couple of minutes it melted the wire filament.

Now i use a Zippo windproof or matches.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

This one has been with me now for a few years, still going strong

 

[twisted firestarter]

tempted to try one of these as disposable lighters are so easy to find...

http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/i...etail&pid=C35B6A4C-FF29-08BD-485F9B38D66DE09C

 

[Grendel]

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

This one has been with me now for a few years, still going strong

Just orderd one since cant go wrong for under £3. If it dies an early death not much lost.

 

[ged]

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

This one has been with me now for a few years, still going strong

That's the one.

tempted to try one of these as disposable lighters are so easy to find...

http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/i...etail&pid=C35B6A4C-FF29-08BD-485F9B38D66DE09C

Looks a bit pricey compared to DealExtreme but if you do get one, let us know how it goes?

 

[troyka]

i have one of these http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/acatalog/Turboflame.html from a local shop, Ive not used it much as i don't need to start fires, n but i did re solder a light with it.. worked fine bit clumsy for the job but hey..
i have to say though if im sealing the cut end of para cord i go for the disposable Bic as its better at the job.

 

[SCOMAN]

I had one of these quite a few years ago

http://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.uk/i...etail&pid=C35B6A4C-FF29-08BD-485F9B38D66DE09C

pants pants pants. Great idea didn't work after the first few times, for me at least.

 

[rik_uk3]

Less than two quid delivered

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/compact-1300-c-butane-jet-lighter-4179

 

[william#]

I have used many of these turbo lighters and they all have been great for about a week or two then they fail badly.
Silva was great for about a week then started playing up so much it was a pointless piece of kit to take out.
tried many other cheap ones they all fail quickly but at least they are cheap.
had the ray mears one which again was great for a few weeks then failed (made the mistake of buying a lot from woodlore expecting unrivaled kit as ray is a great bloke right who knows the score with kit - does not seem to be true unless hi intention is to sell you something that maybe lasts for one trip).

I really wanted to have a lighter for life (that was not a zippo) but these turbo lighters fail so often and so quickly i would never take one into the woods.

i have a flint and steel pretty much always in my pack somewhere and a scattering of cheap disposable lighters - ironically the disposables are the best value and most reliable.

on a final note as another person said on the thread the presentation tin on the silva is very useful shame the lighter was so appalling(honestly i would of been happy to pay double to have a reliable one).

[h=1]UST Delta Stormproof Lighter[/h]
is meant to be great and i am tempted to buy but don't due to my experiences with this kind of lighter - i only like kit i can rely on or at least kick it enough to get it working when im out - just the way i roll lol

 

[jacko1066]

Have any of you guys that have had problems tried bleeding them?? Mine packed in Scotland but I found a website that said bleeding them now and again usually sorts them out!! It certainly has with mine!!
To do it you hold them the normal way round as if your gouge to light it and use a screw driver to remove all the gas out.
Re fill it and it should work no problem!!
Cheers
Steve

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

A twin flame cigar lighter, i'll make a vid when I get home.

 

[jimbo75]

Silva helious... Complete waste of money!

 

[Two Socks]

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320

This one has been with me now for a few years, still going strong

I have that one too! It has survived in the laundrymachine, and it always works. Great little thing.