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How Many Lights Can You Get from An Average Cigar Lighter?

by DaveSabot

A reliable, working cigar lighter is essential to being able to light up whenever you want. Whether you choose butane torch lighters (a choice growing in popularity) a Zippo or a disposable option, youll probably want to know just how many lights youll get out of it. This is an understandable question. However, you will not find a simple answer. Why is there no easy answer to this question? It certainly makes a great deal of sense to ask it, as the answer will determine just how much you have to spend on additional fuel or new lighters.

Unfortunately for confirmed smokers, there is no simple answer to this question. The number of lights that a lighter is capable of producing does not necessarily equate to the number of cigars you can light. Why is this? It all boils down to flame configuration and the duration of your light. Whats this all about? In order to understand this conundrum, youll need to know more about the lighting process, itself.

At least one manufacturer of disposable lighters claims that their products will light a staggering 3,000 times. However, that doesnt mean that youll be able to light or relight 3,000 cigars. Why not? You can certainly light such a lighter that many times, but you wont be able to apply that to lighting cigars. Why is there such confusion surrounding the topic?

It all comes down to how long you maintain that flame, what configuration of flames you have and how long it takes you to light your cigar. For instance, a double or triple jet lighter will go through fuel far faster than a single jet lighter. A single flame butane lighter will consume even less fuel than a single jet lighter. However, the average cigar takes time to light. During this time, your lighter remains lit, burning fuel the entire time.

Therefore, the amount of time that it takes you to light your cigar is directly proportional to the total number of lights you get out of that lighter. Does this sound confusing? If so, then you are not alone. The best option for you if you simply must know how many lights youll get out of the average cigar lighter is to put one to the test. Pickup an affordable cigar lighter and track how many cigars you are able to light with it. This will give you a good benchmark for future lighter purchases.

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

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