XiKar Pipeline Lighter....Low Flame

[Trudo1]

I recently purchased a XiKar Pipeline Pipe lighter and I worked O.K. the first week, now I can't adjust the flame high enough ? I'm new to the pipe so this was my first pipe lighter bought along with a La Roca 'como' pipe.

I have been a Zippo Guy for about 20 years and NEVER had ANY problems....what gives ? I always discharge all the butane from the XiKar before refilling and let it sit for a few minutes. I cant get that flame to adjust nearly high enough ? Anyone with this lighter that has had the same problem ?

IMHO the La Roca pipe is great......Now I want a Peterson though...!!

Thanks Guys......

 

[TonyH]

What kind of butane are you using? I had the Pipeline and it HATED Zippo and other fuels. I had low flame and lots of sputtering until I started using the Xikar fuel, after that it worked perfectly. It seems like I had to keep the flame setting kind of high as well.

 

[Artistik]

What Tony said. It requires Xikar or other high grade butane.

 

[Argonaut]

If you can't find Xikar fuel, at least find some that is triple refined. I have a can of King butane, I've had it for years and have never had any lighting problems with it. It even works in my crappy Monarch lighters until they fall apart.

 

[Trudo1]

Only Xikar butane being used in my pipeline......I just don't get it. I wonder if the shop I purchased it at will exchange it or do I have to send her in. I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing some little nugget of knowlege.

 

[Kentos]

I read somewhere to turn the flame setting to the lowest before filling. I never do it, but worth a shot.

 

[DC_MPA]

I'm having issues with my Xikar as well. Went thru an entire round of butane in 5 bowls. Haven't had a chance to get it checked out yet. All I know at this point is that the tobacconist filled it up with Vector or Xikar fuel before handing it to me.