I had one of those 1300C Jet things and it failed pretty quickly…I bought this after and have had it for years…highly recommended http://dx.com/p/jet-2000-c-butane-torch-dual-flame-1319#.UwJL4PldUdo
Would a pipe lighter be a better option, they’re designed to work on their side.Pipe lighter or a creme brulee torch.
I have two the same as yours, one used mostly for melting the ends of paracord and the other in my EDC pouch.
Dremel in the U.K. sell the Versa tip heat tool but it’s not exactly budget and I can’t see one listed on Amazon.com.
I have the same lighter and it works perfectly here. I like the option to lock it, in on or off state. Never needed cleaning…
I also have some different models all from DX.
http://dx.com/p/12142
http://dx.com/p/143285
http://dx.com/p/1320
All are working good, the big black one is the one I reflow with it also can be locked in on mode.
The one you have is in my maxpedition edc bag.
The other one is the one I light up firecrackers with, this kills the butane torches normally very fast but until now it still works good.
If you want durability:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000695/1062500-large-butane-iron-melting-handheld-torch
For reference:
I have used ONE PIECE of these for over 7 years. Wait, is it 8 already?
All cigars.
All candles.
...and on top of all them, firing up a fireplace 1-2 times a day, all winter. Sometimes it needs a real long "blow".
I´m lazy to put some good fire starters since this is pretty good at it! 8)
I have run through a full refill gas tank with this, going on second one now.
For some class, this is my second most used lighter. Some cigars:
https://www.xikar.com/products/lighters/enigma/
Pair 50EUR.
Replaced already once for warranty.
Nice but not maybe your choice in terms of budget and durability.
I have one of these:
Costs more but much bigger capacity and flame. Nice controls but a little fiddly to set up because of the safety features.
Honest 503 pen from FastTech:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001862/1134600-honest-503-pen-style-butane-jet-torch-and-lighter
I’ve had a couple of these (gifted one), they don’t get quite as hot, less capacity but controllable. I often use this as it’s easier to use than the larger torch above.
Lastly, my oldest is just like this Micro Torch, though I am not sure it’s the same brand, it has the metallic attachment and internal lighter. I used to use it for heat shrink before I got the rework station. It doesn’t produce a flame though.
I bought a bunch of these about a year ago and gave them out as gifts.
http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-with-clear-tank-1455#.UwKUmmJdWSo
So far so good, all are still working fine. I like these because you don’t have to fuss with the cap. The cap lifts up when you press the trigger and closes when you release. Easy one handed operation. I think the one my fellow MMA fan pounder recommended does the same thing also.
if your lighters give one bad flame ,no prussure,ugle flame or they are dirty there is one good solution work like new again and it is very easy :bigsmile:
I got one of these as a gift a few years ago. Maybe not quite what you’re looking for but it has worked real well for me. I like that it uses cheap lighters as the fuel source.
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if your jet lightner not working properly you need the gas can where you fill them once they purge.
just a 3x hard by pressing where the flame comes out and he goes back as new.
OK, some interesting recommendations here thanks all, I inspected them all and, of course, found some things I have not paid attention at first:
- dual or triple flames: although interesting they produce too much heat for my use (reflow, hot glue melting, plastic welding…) it’s hard to control them precisely because they have two (or 3) heating points and they burn fuel much faster,
- I kind of got used to see how much fuel there’s left so transparent reservoir would be nice feature,
- also noticed that there are names or brands among lighters like HONEST that with many different models which leads me to think that they are developing them and producing, not just copyng popular designs
- I also see a pattern in basic shape of good jet burners which would be something like this:
When I was a smoker, I bought some of those jet butane lighter from DX.
http://dx.com/p/jet-1300-c-butane-lighter-1320 I have 3 of that model, 1 got a problem, I can’t have a good pressure (si the flame is not a jet).
http://dx.com/p/honest-1300-c-butane-jet-lighter-11868 this one is much much better, but lack the lock function is you need that. As a cigare or windproof lighter, it works perfectly. The head is metal unlike the first one. Not that on the first one it will melt (but maybe idk). Honest product are quite good quality, for budget price.
I’ve got one of the lighters in your first link, I carry it in my EDC pouch I’ve not used it much but it’s held a full tank of gas for 18 months or so.
I’ve had a lot more expensive lighters than that and they wouldn’t hold gas for one month never mind 18.
I’ve had several of these Jet 1300 from the first post, but they always get stolen by my friends!!!
In half times the flame locking mechanism wont work. If the flame is stangely shaped, just blow air in with your mouth, it’s probably something in there.
OK, so I saw this nice chunky lighter over at DX, big & nice reservoir and shiny flame barrel
but it’s 23.33 bucks 
well, that part of the story didn’t stick with me very well.
I decided to get this one from FT next time I place an order: HONEST Zinc Alloy Butane Jet Torch Lighter $16.12
on a first seeing it looks like a solid, trustworthy lighter!?
That $23.33 lighter, the four small pictures in the bottom left corner, one of them says baking ceramic TEETH. :Sp
“baking porcelain teeth” brings up lots of results for jet torches! Maybe it’s a cheap way of sanitising?
hallo.this thread is dead,but can anyone help me to choose any good firestarter? as edc.into the forest….hanks
I carry one of them torches that was mentioned here. Or u can use the tradional flint