Jet 1300-C Butane Lighter
Call this post filler material, but I figured a little blurb couldn’t hurt. Read on…
Back in December of 2012, I was sent this lighter by a frequent visitor to the site. You may recognize him as JJO. I should mention, he included some cigars too.
If you do a quick Google search, you can find this for $3.00, shipping included.
Price: Around $3.00
Single Flame Torch
Obtained 12/1/2012
One thing I really like is the clear fuel reservoir. It holds a lot of butane that lasts for weeks. There is no guesswork here.
This lighter is nothing complicated or special. On the bottom is a flame height adjustment screw. It takes a little experimenting, but once dialed in, you don’t have to mess with it. There is a safety lock on the ignition button, and a lever on the side, which locks the flame in the on position. There is also an included base, should you use this torch for jewelry soldering, for example.
The single flame works quite well, and it is very focused. I can light any ring gage cigar with no issue. Sure, a 65 ring gage Oktoberfest will take some time, but it gets the job done.
Perhaps the most inconvenient feature is the little flame nozzle cover, which is attached via a chain. It really hasn’t been an issue for me though.
Conclusion:
This is my favorite lighter now. It’s simple, reliable (so far), and cheap. If it breaks, or I lose it, who cares? I intend to keep a few of these around, because I have given up on high dollar lighters. I’ve had bad luck with all of them. Seriously, I’m done!
I now use this lighter, along with this table torch. Yep, a $3.00 lighter, and a $20.00 crème brulee torch from Bed Bad and Beyond, have out done all mainstream “Premium” lighters I have ever owned.
Thanks again to JJO for the smokes, and this great little lighter!
UPDATE: You can find the lighter here (As JJO mentioned in a comment).
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jjo February 20th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
When I first got these, I figured if they lasted 3-6 months, it would be cool, so I ordered a handful of them. Well, the first one is still going strong after nearly two years, and I just use a cheap 3X refined butane in it.
Glad it’s working out well for you!