How do you open/use this? Also, what size butane do I need for this item?
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flip the tab under the button down, then push and hold the button for fire. release to stop fire. not sure if you can get the butane at the drug store but the cans are usually have a variety of fill tips to choose from.
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I think you have the same burner I have and yes you can use any butane gas canister. Mine uses the 8 ounce that I bought from Ace Hardware. Works fine. I think there is an industry standard on the canisters so you can't go wrong.
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You buy a can of butane at a local store and inject it. I live in a small town and have no trouble obtaining it.
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You can get a can of butane pretty much anywhere. There is a valve on the bottom of the lighter that the butane nozzle fits onto.
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The stock tip that comes with the regular zippo butane worked for me. Make sure to fully discharge the lighter with a pen or other pointy tip first. Good luck
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To fill, you need butane canister. If it comes with tips for filling, try a few until the butane doesn't spray out. If it doesn't have the correct tip, you are not going to be able to fill it.
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Butane. U can get a can for $3 at the store and it will refill it several times
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It takes a standard portable bottle like you would use for camping: Propane Fuel COLEMAN 16.4OZ CAMPING FUEL CYLINDER (yes, shipped from Amazon). You can also find them locally at many stores for use camping as well as propane torches. I'd suggest local. The price for the one listed above sems high. Might be rolling some hazardous shipping charge into the cost. We still love this little grill. Does a great job!
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K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to... » Read More K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. « Show Less
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You need to purchase butane. They come unfilled but you should be able to find some rather easily
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I would recommend denatured alcohol, which you can find in most hardware stores without a problem. I took a quick look online regarding the use of propane and couldn't find much. Fortunately, the alcohol is cheap, burns clean, and is easy to carry.
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my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin rule applies. my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin... » Read More my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin rule applies. « Show Less
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I have purchased mine from walmart in the past. This walmart link may be helpful - http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_query=butane&Find=Find&search_constraint=0.
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You have to buy butane separately. Amazon will ship to you. I am a professional chef, and just one fill up last a LONG time. I have only had to fill it twice, and I use it all the time.
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Using Zippo brand butane it is quite the powerful flame. It comes out at a faster rate than off your stove. Really I usually use a regular Bic lighter. This was more of a novelty gift to myself.
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There is a small nipple on the bottom - just insert butane refill into there, and press.
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Mine came full. just get a can of butane. zippo canister on amazon. ( http://amzn.to/14xgsgY ). stick the nozzle in and refill like J Halbach described below. watch this video from youtube for more in depth step by step instruction: (http://bit.ly/clWoY4). all else fails, take it to a local cigar/tobacco shop, plead mental disability, and ask for help. good luck.