I used this Jet 1300 C lighter from DX and it was good for many things but it is not the best quality.
It has a filter inside of the jet that now and then needs cleaning and disassembling this thing is annoying
also after some use, after 2-3-5 minutes when it gets hot it doesn't want to light up, other quirks: have to
"click" couple of times, doesn't want to fire from the first, "Hold" button doesn't hold after some use...
Overall it's nice concept and it works nice when new but after some wear and tear it gets worse and worse
and since mine died today I have to buy new one :)
Anyone have a recommendation? preferably from ebay!
Thanks
P.S. I was using this to reflow things and it works nicely if you are careful :)
You can also find a 20‰ off coupon online. I buy these to melt cut webbing ends. If it stops working just take it back to harbor freight. I have one that I use daily that has lasted me a year.
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.
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.
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.
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!?