Refilling and Lighting Procedures For Cigar Lighters

Hobbies Articles | October 14, 2009

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.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dave Sabot is the owner of specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including torch lighters, Dave also authors a highly rated blog featuring cigar lighter reviews.