Just a FYI, some claim Ronsonol butane isn't very pure as compared to
other brands. Some lighter manufacturers suggest not to use it in their
devices. I have no idea what trace substances they object to.
Reality? Who knows. Seems most butane comes out of Korea and could
simply be repackaged/branded.
Hopefully there are few smokers on the list, and if you do, don't smoke
near your instruments. I only use a lighter for camping. You guys in the
UK have the best: Turboflame. I've repaired (soldered) antennas in the
field with a turboflame.
http://www.turboflame.co.uk/
Try lighting an Esbit square with a regular lighter versus a turbo.
On 9/22/2011 10:34 AM, NeonJohn wrote:
On 09/21/2011 04:57 AM, David C. Partridge wrote:
I use several of the Tek probes in my work (and of course am too cheap
to buy the newer solid dielectric ones). When my freon ran out, I
searched around for a replacement fluid and found ordinary butane
straight from the Ronsonol can to be equal to or maybe even better than
the original freon.
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