Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim
Originally Posted By: Dagny
I've used my JetBoil every morning and most evenings the last couple of years (nearly 100 nights of camping) and have never had a problem

I just turn the gas up a little, push the button and presto!

Sounds like some quality control issues at JetBoil.
Wow, wanna trade? smile I've replaced the unit, but the new ignition isn't any better. It too failed after a few weeks and is now as dead as a door nail. frown

I've read that MSR originally designed their new Reactor stove with a piezo ignition but then removed it because it was unreliable.

Apparently, Jetboil is aware that they have a problem; the new Jetboil is advertised as having an "improved" piezo ignition. I've heard mixed reports as to how good the "improved" ignition on the new Jetboil is, but on the older Jetboil, yours is the first report I've ever heard that indicates that the ignition is reliable.

HJ


Make that reports two and three.

I have two and both work well. One I carry in my work truck 24 / 7 / 365, and use often during the winter months for a cup of coffee in the field. The other is used when camping which is much less often. Both were purchased about 2004 (or so), and the PZ ignition has surprised me by continuing to work.

Now the PZ ignition on the big $$$ outdoor cook station in my back yard is associated with only one flame, a flaming piece of crap....
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