Butane Lighter
Butane Lighter
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 US9mm M9 Pistol Shaped Butane Jet Torch Lighter Dark Grey Black  US $25.99
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Maintaining a Butane Lighter
High-end butane lighters are of a quality that enables them to provide service for many years. This is dependent, however, upon keeping the lighter in good working order. Fortunately, butane lighters are enormously simple devices and much of their reliability owes to this fact.
A Nibo lighter is a good example of a high-quality, refillable butane lighter. They produce a characteristically compact and hot flame that enables them to be used in conditions where a regular butane would stand little chance of functioning. Caring for these lighters is a combination of looking after the mechanical elements and the cosmetic parts of the lighter.
The mechanics of a butane lighter are enormously simple and, so long as they are kept clean, they should hardly ever prove subject to failure. Keep them free of debris, especially around the jet and the flint wheel. Most often, any stray lint or grit that makes its way into the lighter may be removed by simply inverting the lighter and tapping it, gently, on a hard surface. Obstructions are one of the most common causes of lighter failure but there's no reason that one cannot remedy this situation very easily. If the obstruction is particularly stubborn, a small pick or a tweezers may be used to remove it.
The filler valve on the lighter also needs to be kept free of obstructions. Make certain of this before attempting to refill the lighter and, if anything is blocking the hole, simply remove it by tapping or cleaning it out with a tool. Be careful not to depress the valve, however. Some butane lighters use flints. Make certain that the lighter has a fresh one before setting out on any adventures.
Fuel should be chosen for purity. More expensive lighters generally require impurity-free fuel to ensure that they perform up to their highest level. This fuel isn't much more expensive than the lower grades of butane and the performance is markedly better. It's worth it to spend the few extra dollars to get the best fuel. If the lighter fails to ignite after refueling, there is likely air caught in the reservoir. To discharge it and restore flow, simply depress the fuel release button without tripping the igniter mechanism. This usually needs to be done for only a second or two before proper flow is restored to the lighter and it ignites.
About the Author
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty butane lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including windproof lighterss, Dave also authors a premier cigar lighter reviews blog.