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My xikar g2 double flame not working
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Mjam Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 12:20 AM EST
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I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem I just ordered a xikar double flame torch lighter I bled it I used 11x butane I watched videos and it misfires about ten times before it gives a flame. Or I have to hold a flame to it for it to ignite im seriously bummed im ready to throw it out the window F xikar
Palama Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 1:09 AM EST
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Mjam wrote:
I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem I just ordered a xikar double flame torch lighter I bled it I used 11x butane I watched videos and it misfires about ten times before it gives a flame. Or I have to hold a flame to it for it to ignite im seriously bummed im ready to throw it out the window F xikar


Bummers! d'oh!

Try purging the nozzles. Either blow REALLY hard or use some compressed air.

But, lifetime warranty so if that doesn't work, go to their website and file for an RA.
tonygraz Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 11:43 AM EST
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I've only had one Xikar lighter and I never have been able to light a cigar with it. Remember to open the window before tossing.
Stogie1020 Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 12:53 PM EST
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My xikar trezo stopped working after about ten years. Sent it in and they sent me a brand new one. Either return the lighter to the retailer you bought it from outer do the online warranty return to Xikar. They will make it right.
Stogie1020 Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 12:56 PM EST
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Also, while I can appreciate your frustration, this is a luxury lighter for a luxury hobby, and a remedy exists. Chill out and use a match in the mean time. This isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things.
Palama Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 1:18 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
My xikar trezo stopped working after about ten years. Sent it in and they sent me a brand new one. Either return the lighter to the retailer you bought it from outer do the online warranty return to Xikar. They will make it right.


Most, if not all, retailers won’t do that anymore. In the past all postage was covered by Xikar but with the ownership change, that policy was altered. All shipping charges on returns are now the responsibility of the sender. Additionally, you need to request a Return Authorization before sending the defective item back.
Jakethesnake86 Online
#7 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 5:21 PM EST
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Get you a bic

I light with them quite a bit. That said my favorite two lighters are both xikar single flames. Mine act up once in a while. As mentioned I usually blow down into the jets hard then bleed it and it usually works well. All my lighters usually work pretty good.
Jakethesnake86 Online
#8 Posted: Sat, Jan 22 2022, 5:31 PM EST
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I had some trouble with different butane a while back. I switched to colibri brand butane and all my crapped out lighters slowly but surely started working better and better. I know other guys have good luck with other brands but colibri is reasonable and it works well
Stogie1020 Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Feb 1 2022, 9:48 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Most, if not all, retailers won’t do that anymore. In the past all postage was covered by Xikar but with the ownership change, that policy was altered. All shipping charges on returns are now the responsibility of the sender. Additionally, you need to request a Return Authorization before sending the defective item back.

All true based on my experience. Local shpo said "send it to Xikar". Xikar said, "get an authorization and pay to send it to us"...

All told, it took 30 minutes of my time and about $7.00.

Still impressive in this day and age!
tonygraz Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Feb 2 2022, 9:02 AM EST
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That's more than I paid to buy it.
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