Is there a windproof lighter that actually works?

Turboflame ones are terrible my first one had ignitor problems and the second bought from a chandlers and never tested until I was far away has never worked but a cheap plastic £3.50 one from my local hardware shop seems to be holding up though!
 
seaangler23 said:
Turboflame ones are terrible my first one had ignitor problems and the second bought from a chandlers and never tested until I was far away has never worked but a cheap plastic £3.50 one from my local hardware shop seems to be holding up though!
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The general opinion seems to be that Turboflame are not very good.
 
I couldn't even pretend not to have heard that the Turboflame had a doubtful reputation. I just wanted one, and for a short time it was okay, though the flame was gutless. But when the ignition stopped working - :disgust: This wasn't a prudent purchase. Nice idea, poor build quality.
 
KevO said:
IIRC Swan gas and other bog standard ones are not suitable for Turboflame lighters. The gas is not refined enough despite what it may say on the label. I tried it too and it's pants. I got the correct grade of gas from Maplins of all places and if you follow the Turboflame instructions to the letter then it works a treat. They need to be 'bled' of any residual gas before refilling.
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Veeeerry Interesting: I have two Turboflames that were briliant when new but after refilling with Swan gas (following instructions) are a bit dodgy - not as good a flame.
 
jwilson said:
Veeeerry Interesting: I have two Turboflames that were briliant when new but after refilling with Swan gas (following instructions) are a bit dodgy - not as good a flame.
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Actually, my first turbo flame quit on me when the ignition clicker packed up after about 2 months while I was on deployment. Not HP! Sent it back with a snottagram when I got home on R&R and several months later a replacement appeared in the post. So far so good but I wouldn't buy another.
 
dancrane said:
I couldn't even pretend not to have heard that the Turboflame had a doubtful reputation. I just wanted one, and for a short time it was okay, though the flame was gutless. But when the ignition stopped working - :disgust: This wasn't a prudent purchase. Nice idea, poor build quality.
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Although it didn't cost much, I'm actually going to send it back to them for a refund. I have drained and filled it with good quality gas and it still doesn't work. I am getting sick of spending precious time on poor products.
 
Sorry if I've upset anyone. My OP was "Is there a windproof lighter that actually works?" I was asking about windproof lighters, not knives, copper tubes, blowtorches.
 
I got one from the local garage which worked fine until it ran out of gas. Although it has a filler point I've been unable to get any gas into it with the standard nozzle.
 
ash2020 said:
Sorry if I've upset anyone. My OP was "Is there a windproof lighter that actually works?" I was asking about windproof lighters, not knives, copper tubes, blowtorches.
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Well, as a lighter the only good one is a Petrol Zippo, however for the task you are looking for it to perform, a lighter or flame is not the best tool. The flame will burn the rope material whereas a hot knife (hence the blowtorch or gas soldering iron/knife) melts the strands without mess or burning. It is also neater.
 
For cutting rope and sealing just heat a knife on the stove and cut with that

I got a decent flameproof lighter from a pound shop - still working well after a few months, and with Swan gas in it!
 
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