No matter whether you smoke cigars, delight in a pipe or prefer smoking cigarettes, you will need a good lighter. Quite a few manufactures have decided to make the move to the Internet and now offer easy access to options such as Nibo lighters and many other quality brands out there.
However, if you decide to purchase a lighter online (or through a paper catalog), you'll need to answer a few questions first. One of the most commonly asked questions is if your new lighter will come prefilled with butane.
Sadly, you will not find lighters for sale that come with butane in the fuel reservoir. Federal law does not permit manufacturers to do this for a number of reasons. First, butane is a very flammable substance. If the package were subjected to high temperatures, which is a common occurrence in the shipping industry, the fuel could ignite, catching fire to the package, other packages and even causing harm to the person handling the packages or the facility, itself.
You will find that butane is also a threat if inhaled. This gas is highly toxic, though certainly beneficial. If the lighter's casing cracked during shipment, the fuel could leak out and be inhaled by the package handler. While a very small amount of gas inhaled will not cause problems, it still makes sense not to take any chances. So, the federal government created laws governing the shipment of hazardous substances, under which heading butane falls.
Of course, there are ways to circumvent the problem. The most obvious one is to have a canister of butane on hand when the lighter arrives. This way, you are able to fill the lighter immediately, allow the fuel to come to room temperature and then begin using it almost immediately. You'll need to know a few things before you rush out and purchase any butane, though and you'll need to inspect the manufacturer's supplemental documentation for it.
You will need to determine what type of butane the manufacturer recommends. You will also need to ensure that the nozzle on the butane canister fits the corresponding fill port on the lighter. Most often, these are compatible, but do not take chances. If you are able to answer these questions, you will be able to use that lighter as soon as it arrives and enjoy all the benefits of a high quality cigar or pipe lighter, without having to wait to go to the store.
How To Use Humidification Beads In Your Cigar Humidor
What can beads do for your cigars? What is meant by the term "beads" when it comes to humidification? This type of system uses beads for moisture release, and this relatively simple process keeps these items cheap. The buffer effect that results from bead humidification is an effective alternative to costly electrical systems.
How Long Can I Keep A Cigar In A Storage Tube Or Case?
Let's say you want to store some quality cigars over a period of time. Can you store a cigar? How long does it stay good? Where do you begin? It really depends on your primary method of storage. If you have a cigar humidor that is airtight and properly humidified then your cigars can last forever. Even today, some cigars from the pre-WWII era have been smoked and enjoyed.
What Can I Use To Humidify My Humidor?
What is a humidor and how does it relate to humidification of cigars? A humidor is simply a cigar box or a room that stores cigars. The room must have high humidity at all times. Such an area can keep all types of tobacco products safe and in good condition. Wood is a common material for constructing a cigar humidor. Humidor rooms may encompass an entire room or even the first floor of a house.
