Thread: Need help with a vintage Colibri lighter

I got a nice old Colibri, and it's one that I'd really like to use as my own. The only problem is that it has a non-standard valve. I took it over to my local smoke shop, and the guy estimated that it's from the early 80's and said the only adapters he knew of for it came with Zeus butane. But it's impossible to find Zeus butane anymore (seemingly because it was the butane of choice for huffers...).

Anyway, if anyone has a suitable adapter, thinks they may have a suitable adapter, or knows how/where to get a suitable adapter, I'd really appreciate your help.

Can I see this valve? May be, I can find something.

Thanks, Manah. It's going to be tough to get a good shot, but I'll have a go tonight.

Are we talking about the Colibri I sent you?

Once upon a time when I was a smoker (80s of last century) there were lighter gas bottles with 6 adapters in the cap. There was always one that fitted.

This one here comes with 5 nipples according to the Dutch description: http://www.aanstekerwinkel.nl/zen-ca...products_id=15

The one underneath might be easier for you to order from. If you click on the image you can see a little thingy at the bottom of the zoom-in picture that shows you a red plastic ring with 5 snap off filling nipples.

http://www.unilight-international.co...ategory_id=120

Originally Posted by icedog

Are we talking about the Colibri I sent you?

Nope, Brad, the one from you is serving me totally without issue and I'm still loving her. Thanks again!

Here is a picture of the nozzle on the problem child. I have adapters that came with a Blazer bottle, and at the tobacco shop the guy tried all the ones from a Xikar (however it's spelled) bottle - nothing has worked so far.

I'm not sure how well you can see it, but there is the pin, and when the pin is depressed, the hole for butane is barely any wider than the pin itself. The top of the pin looks a bit like a flathead screw, but I'm not sure if that is useful information or not.

How about this: a specialised on line Colibri lighter store: Colibri Lighter Accessories

They should be able to help.

Originally Posted by Kees

How about this: a specialised on line Colibri lighter store: Colibri Lighter Accessories*

They should be able to help.

Thanks, I'll shoot them an email.

I actually called since they have a number - no help there. They gave me the number for Colibri direct, which is down at the moment. Guess I'll have to try back later...

Holli, what is the diameter of the small hole?
May be, the simple "Colibri Premium Butane" is good.

I have a similar can of Colibri butane with a similar red nozzle, but no go. It's an older, non-standard valve.