Is my torch faulty or is it me?!

[TeeDee]

Hi Hester
Aurarius's advice on weighing the charge is a good starting point. Are you using a butane canister with a range of nozzles?
If so and you find that you are not getting a full charge of gas, check that the filling nozzle on the canister is making a good seal and if not try another one. I have a small backup torch and recently bought a new refill canister (Swan lighter refill) and the nozzles were slightly different from my previous one. It took me about 3 attempts before I realised I wasn't charging the torch.
Hope this helps
Tim

[theresa]

I've had the same problem when filling. One canister (Clipper) was fine but the other just didn't make a good seal, consequently the gas was coming out of the can nozzle!