How Do Windproof Lighters Work? | Lifestyle

by DaveSabot

Wind resistant lighters are devices of which any smoker should be aware. These lighters can help ensure that you are able to light up when and where you wish, regardless of how hard the wind might be blowing. Every smoker has suffered the inevitable snuffing out of their flame when trying to smoke in windy conditions; even a very light breeze can make lighting up difficult. Quite a few smokers have opted to make use of a wind resistant lighter to help avoid this problem. How do these lighters work?

You'll find that these lighters most certainly are windproof. Of course, if you use them in winds that are heavy enough, even the most advanced lighter will snuff out. However, if you're attempting to smoke in hurricane force winds, you have more to worry about than not being able to light that cigarette or cigar. How do windproof lighters work? What actually makes them resistant to wind?

Windproof lighters work on the principle that high pressure will beat wind almost every time. The fuel within these lighters is highly compressed and is released in a high-pressure stream. When the fuel meets oxygen (and a spark, of course), the result is a highly pressurized jet of flame. Traditional lighters do not provide this amount of pressure, thus they are easily put out by errant breezes. However, it takes a considerable amount of wind to put out a jet torch lighter.

You'll find that windproof lighters are available in a very wide array of configurations, and some of them even combine jet ports with traditional lighter ports. These dual flame lighters are ideal solutions for those who smoke a variety of different tobacco products and who need to ensure that they will be able to light their smoke in any outdoor conditions. Of course, you will also find models that have dual jet ports, triple jet ports and several other configurations that can help you ensure your smoking enjoyment anywhere at all.

Locating the right lighter model for your needs is not horribly difficult, but you will need to know what's available. You will find that numerous manufacturers offer lighters with wind resistant properties. However, you should compare several things about each lighter before making a choice. Items for consideration include the duration of the warranty, the availability of repairs or replacement parts and what other consumers thought about using that particular lighter. You can find the right lighter with minimal effort.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

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