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Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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Posted by jeeperaz (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 05 at 15:47
| You know those cheap disposable lighters with the handle and long stem that are good for lighting grills and lanterns, candles?
I'm looking for quality one that will last more than a weekend and is obviously refillable. Any suggestions?
Paper plates and napkins should be disposable, lighters should not. |
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RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| I use those and always have them for about a month at least before they run out of fuel. All the dollar stores sell them now. I don't know of any that you can refuel. |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| I don't know if it is any good, but I've usually been pleased with Brookstone products, and they have a refillable one for $10. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.brookstone
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| The Olympian GM-10 is a pretty good lighter. They are refillable and you can replace the battery. Around $20 at large RV supply stores. |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| Thanks for the replies. Interested in hearing more if anyone has someting to add. The Olympian lighter is pretty much what I'm looking for. |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| Gosh, jeeperaz, all I use is the one you have described! Namely, the Scripto, which I think was somewhere around $4.95 - ususally one will last me AT LEAST one full season. Do believe the one I'm on now is in the second season. Use it for lighting the camper stove (inside) and the outside Coleman stove, plus the two gas lanterns. Now, I know how this sounds, like real trite, but I'm sure you've noticed the little lever on the top that adjusts how much flame comes out? Remeber when I was first using these lighters I did'nt realize there was this adjustment and was about ready to chuck the thing into the trash when I discovered that little lever - what a difference!
Dale |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| I forgot to add that not of them work real well if they get the least bit damp. Even the expensive ones. |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| Damp is not an issue here in Arizona. I've noticed that the extreme temps we have here will kill the cheapy lighters. If I leave one of the lighters in the garage or out in the sun for an extended period it seems like it almost expands the gas and they either leak completely empty or when you do light them you have a raging torch in your hands.... regardless of hi - lo setting. |
RE: Looking for quality bbq-type lighter
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| You just gave me a thought. I have a fireplace lighter, it came with the fireplace set we received as a gift about 20 years ago. It is brass plated, about 18" long and "turns on" when the cap is pulled off. There is a small chain on the end which holds an extra flint. It also has a red velour case. Anyway, we left the house that had the fireplace almost 10 years ago, so I will use for grill or camper. Funny thing is, I have not refilled this lighter - ever. Pretty freaky! |
RE:Found One
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| Tonight I found the type of lighter I was looking for. It's actually made by Coleman. See link below: http://store.camping-cooking-supplies.com/grl-200501.html Best part about it is no child proof features that make other lighters a pain in the arse to light! |
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