Wind resistant lighters allow you to enjoy that pipe, cigar or even cigarettes in the windiest of conditions, ensuring that you are able to smoke when you wish. However, no matter how little you use that lighter, you'll eventually need to refill it.
When this happens, you'll probably encounter one of the most common questions to plague smokers. Can you light your lighter immediately after refilling it? It surprising the number of smokers who do not know the right answer to this simple question.
Before reading further, you should understand that using your lighter immediately after refilling it is not advised. Most experts and manufacturers recommend that you allow the fuel to come to room temperature prior to lighting your lighter once more. While this will necessitate a wait, it's much safer for you. Not only does this ensure that your lighter works properly, but it also helps to ensure that any overspray of fluid has evaporated, keeping you safe from burns.
How does the process work? First, hold the lighter upside down, so that the filler nozzle is visible. Keep it well away from your eyes. Next, insert the tip of the fuel canister into the fuel nozzle on the base of the lighter. Please note that some manufacturers recommend shaking your fuel canister prior to refueling your lighter while others do not. Read the can's label carefully to determine what you should do.
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.
When the lighter is full, set down the canister and allow the contents of the lighter to come to room temperature. Once the fuel has acclimated, you should adjust the flame height to your desired setting and then ignite the lighter, while holding it well away from your face and clothing. If the lighter does not ignite, you'll need to continue adding fuel and allowing the fuel to warm up.
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.
