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07-29-2010, 12:20 AM #1Member
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Colibri Lighter Troubles
), and followed their instructions, making sure i bled out the lighter prior to make sure no air got in.Gentleman!
Behold! My estate sale colibri!
Well, perhaps before i flaunt pictures, i should explain my dilemma. I bought this lighter off the bay, reading the description of
"Up for auction for your consideration is this estate lighter in very good condition. The
lighter will spark but will need lighter fluid. This lighter measures a little shy of 2 1/2
inches tall by 1 inch across and 1/4 inch thick. Shipping and handling will include
tracking service for delivery within the U.S. Preferred method of payment accepted
is pay pal and due within ebay's allowable time of 4 days following auction end. Thank
you for taking a look at this auction and happy bidding!"
I assumed that since i am unaware of colibri's needing lighter fluid (and the pictures made it look very similar to butane lighters i have seen before), that the description saying that it sparked but needed lighter fluid was a mistake, and they meant butane. Fast forward to today, i received the lighter, put some Zippo brand (The only 'premium' butane my corner store had) butane, and tried to give it a whirl. I, being knew to lighters, followed a lovely ebay video (YouTube - How To Fill A Butane Lighter...
So-- fast forward again to me complete with my butane filling, and i've found that i can't get it to light. I see it sparking, but no fire comes from it. I try putting more butane in, and i'm sure that i have it filled, but no spark occurs. Finally after my umpteenth time sparking, the lighter stops clicking, and i stop seeing a spark. Did i, for lack of a better word, 'eff this up? Any help from you seasoned lighter guru's would be wonderful. Also, forgive my ignorance, if this is a legitimate problem, who would i take this thing to? I'm a college student, and such lends itself to not knowing the simple "Oh, you'd take this to a _______smith" answer that one gains over the years.
Enjoy the pictures, thanks for the help gents.
-Jaxx
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