[pct-l] Jetboil Igniter life

[JIM BANKS]

Most of the problems with the Jetboil igniter arise due to cracks in the 
ceramic insulating material surrounding the ignition mechanism.  This 
ceramic material tends to be brittle and easily cracked.  If it gets a crack 
in it, it will not work.  Jetboil will replace it for free.  You should 
always carry matches or a lighter, just in case.  I still think it is the 
best stove on the market.  It is a bit heavier than most of the alcohol 
stoves, but because it is so efficient in heating water quickly I think it 
is actually lighter in the long run when you factor in fuel weight, and for 
less than one additional ounce (0.8 ounce) you can add the coffee press, it 
makes a great couple of cups of coffee fast.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Harvey" <bharve at dslextreme.com>
To: <muckraker2 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Jetboil Igniter life


>
>>
>>  MendoRider/Ed Anderson wrote:
>>  I really liked that the Jetboil is so easy to light.
>>
>
> Don't expect to carry Jetboil in a backpack, but do own one.  Am
> curious what experience others have had with igniter life.  Mine quit
> after about a dozen uses.  Returned (to REI) and got replacement,
> which has been used perhaps three times.  Have a friend who also has
> igniter no longer working after perhaps fifteen-twenty uses.
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