Butane varies in quality. How pure does it have to be for this unit?
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It should state how many times they filter the butane. I've been told that 3 x filtered is the minimum.
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I just use Ronson or similar butane refills and I have never had any problems.
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I have never had a problem using the canned butane refill cylinders. Don't worry about it. It's a great product.
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You have to use the best refined butane or it will clog. I used Vector quadruple refined butane. But there are other brands.
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Though most qualities of butane will work with this unit, I believe you will get a longer useful life from this torch by using a cleaner, refined butane. I noticed some clogging on mine from using a standard quality butane at times.
1477125
I've used the standard butane cylindars (GasOne) sold by Amazon without any issues.
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Yes. Any recovery unit will work just fine with propane or butane. Butane, propane and ethane can and are used as refrigerants. No special precautions other than the flammability need to be observed. And for what it is worth, propane is also known as R-290 and butane is also known as R-600 and ethane (used in ultra low cascade systems) is also known as R-170. If you know what you are doing, you can safely use propane in your auto A/C, it works just fine, is a lot cheaper, and if you buy into all that ozone depleting rhetoric, it is safer for the environment. But I've only been in the trade servicing HVAC/R for 30 years, so what do I know. Yes. Any recovery unit will work just fine with propane or butane. Butane, propane and ethane can and are used as refrigerants. No special precautions other than the flammability need to be observed. And for what it is worth, propane is also known as R-290 and butane is also known as R-600 and ethane (used in ultra low cascade systems) is also known as R-170. If you know what you are doing, you can safely use propane in your auto A/C, it works just fine, is a lot cheaper, and if you buy into all that ozone depleting rhetoric, it is safer for the environment. But I've only been in the trade... » Read More Yes. Any recovery unit will work just fine with propane or butane. Butane, propane and ethane can and are used as refrigerants. No special precautions other than the flammability need to be observed. And for what it is worth, propane is also known as R-290 and butane is also known as R-600 and ethane (used in ultra low cascade systems) is also known as R-170. If you know what you are doing, you can safely use propane in your auto A/C, it works just fine, is a lot cheaper, and if you buy into all that ozone depleting rhetoric, it is safer for the environment. But I've only been in the trade servicing HVAC/R for 30 years, so what do I know. « Show Less
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I filled mine up with Butane no problem. I'm not sure what you mean by lighter fluid like Zippo type stuff? If it is that then you can't use that type of fuel, butane works fine.
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I have not experience any butane leak. I have stored it for weeks, and still butane is full.
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I don't know how I would go about measuring that. What is the metrics of butane? You could buy an infrared measuring tool and head down to breakfast at the local hotel and see what the reading is for the guy making the omelets. Why not phrase the question as what it is you would like to accomplish, melt plastic, sear beef, flash oil etc. Gets pretty damn hot.
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The unit is well made. Is it safer than the less expensive unit? That is hard to tell. However, inspite of the warning from want anti, other brand butane canisters with UL listing worked probably just as safe.
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Mine arrived full, if you buy this be sure to refill it with high grade butane. The cheap lighter stuff is worthless and will permanently clog this torch. Most the bad reviews are from people who put crappy fuel in them. Also it takes weeks for it to arrive
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You can go to most tobacco shops or glass shops and they'll sell Butane there. I use Newport or Colibri, both UK manufactures and claim to sell there butane around 99.99% purity. But most places will have stuff that's 3X 5X and 9X that's all fine. You just tilt the torch upside down and find the hole at the bottom of the torch you uncap the butane and attach the male insert of the butane into the female joint of the GT Blazer torch. Hoped that helped answer your question.
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I said it would work but was talking about if the item you are using is refillable or you have to attach it to the top of butane. In that case, I really don't know. Sorry
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Yes. I have used this at home during Super Storm Sandy and during a snow storm when we lost power, (WE HAVE A TOTAL ELECTRIC HOME). It's no different than cooking on your gas range. There are no fumes from the butane fuel. These are the same burners used at restaurant buffets. We love it. Hope this helps you.JCD
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I was told it uses 'butane mixed fuel' but I'm using isobutane mixed fuel and it works fine. I use the jetboil containers and it works great!
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Bigger is better. that means there is more butane in each container. I use my torch in a industrial setting. The torch is used daily and I fill it every two days.
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Zippo Butane Fuel 5.82 OzSold by: BURN WholesaleThat's the butane fuel I used and it works perfect for all my refuel able lighters.
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I have left it without using it for over 6 months and it has worked fine , that is, it did not seem to loose any Butane. We had a power outage and needed to use the cooker for several days and the can held up for 3 to 4 hours of cooking (on varied settings - high, low, medium etc.). It is warrantied for several years of shelf-life. I realize that this is not exactly what you asked but that's the best I've got. Hope it helps. For the record, I am very satisfied with the unit and would buy it again if the need arose.
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NO. (Read my review.) The reason to get this one is the higher output. That said, there's nothing particularly dangerous about those cheap stoves. Butane is pretty kidsafe.
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I bought this unit specifically to carry on my MC! There is absolutely zero chances for butane leakage plus there is no spark source in the Tool Roll anyway. I also carry a refill tank of butane as well as propane mini-tank for the camp cooker. In more than 20 years of summer MC touring I have never had a problem with this soldering torch or those that preceded it...