Refilling and Lighting Procedures For Cigar Lighters

October 14th, 2009 | Author : Dave Sabot | Posted in Education

Windproof lighters are fantastic gadgets that ensure you can enjoy your preferred pastime no matter what the weather might be doing. However, you will eventually have to refill that lighter, no matter how much or how little you use it. While you might think you have a firm grasp on the refilling process, many smokers do not know whether the lighter can be lit directly after being refilled. Understanding the importance of this is vital. Here, you will find a handy guide to refilling that will answer your questions about immediate use.

First, you should not strike your lighter immediately after refilling it. This is because the lighter fluid is cold after being compressed by the propellant. Allowing the fluid to come to room temperature before you light is a very good idea. In addition, this will allow any spilled fluid (overspray) to evaporate, so that it does not catch fire and cause you injury.

How should you refill the lighter? Hold the lighter in front of you and away from your face and body. Make sure that the bottom of the lighter is facing up and insert the nozzle of your fuel canister into the fuel receptacle on your lighter. This is usually located within the band of the flame adjuster. Check the side of your canister to determine if the manufacturer recommends shaking the canister prior to use.

When the canister is fully seated on the nozzle, press it down. You will hear a hiss as the fuel begins moving from the can to the lighter. You will also notice the can grow quite cool in your hands, as will the lighter. Keep the flow of fuel intact for about five seconds before disengaging the canister. This helps to avoid overfilling the lighter.

Once the lighter is full, remove the canister and allow the lighter’s contents to warm to room temperature. Once this occurs, you can adjust the flame height to your desired setting and ignite the lighter. If the lighter does not light, then you will need to repeat the refilling process. After each refill, you should ensure that the lighter and its contents are able to reach room temperature before you attempt to light the lighter again.

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