Decent ‘jet’ gas lighter. Does such a thing exist?

[Robby]

I had (probably still have somewhere) several 'jet' lighters. Can't remember brand, but they were a fat bomb or bottle shaped (cylindrical with round bottom and, under the mechanism, top), and had metallic paint finish.

As lighters they were brilliant - I used to do a lot of sea-kayaking and smoked at the time, and they would light a ciggie (or a campfire) in almost any wind and with spray flying around, and survive in damp conditions.. Also good, if a bit fierce, for sealing ropes or roasting the end of your nose. They were sold as refillable, but I never succeeded in refilling one, but kept buying them because they were so good, and kept the old ones in the hope I'd one day discover the knack for refilling them.

I've got a Turboflame lighter with the double burners. The instructions suggest releasing gas before refilling which seems a bit pointless. I put mine in the fridge for an hour or two before refilling and found I can then fill it really easily leaving a very small bubble. Once it's warmed up again it burns quite fiercely.

 

[LittleSister]

I've got a Turboflame lighter with the double burners. The instructions suggest releasing gas before refilling which seems a bit pointless. I put mine in the fridge for an hour or two before refilling and found I can then fill it really easily leaving a very small bubble. Once it's warmed up again it burns quite fiercely.

Thanks. I'll try that. (I'm not aware of ever receiving any instructions.)